The NBA just announced Bill Russell's No. 6 will be retired throughout the league.
is getting the ultimate tribute -- the NBA just announced the Celtics legend's No. 6 will be retired throughout the league ... making him the first player to receive such an honor.explaining the decision.
"Bill Russell's unparalleled success on the court and pioneering civil rights activism deserve to be honored in a unique and historic way," Silver said."Permanently retiring his No. 6 across every NBA team ensures that Bill's transcendent career will always be recognized."
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