Coaching career
3Every stint in Bill Russell's managerial and playing career, in chronological order. Club names link through to team pages with recent form, squad, and head-to-head stats.
Boston Celtics1966–1969
Seattle SuperSonics1973–1977
Sacramento Kings1987–1988
Playing career
2San Francisco Dons men's basketball1953–1956
Boston Celtics1956–1969
Awards & honours
6Presidential Medal of Freedom2011
NBA Most Valuable Player Award1965
FIBA Hall of Fame
honorary doctor of Harvard University2007
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year1968
NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award1963