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NBA, NBPA announce league will permanently retire No. 6 in honor of Bill Russell

NBA, NBPA announce league will permanently retire No. 6 in honor of Bill Russell

The number “6” will forever belong to Bill Russell in the NBA. The league and the NBPA agreed to permanently retire Russell’s No. 6 across the NBA. It’s the first time a player’s number has been retired across the league. Commissioner Adam Silver said the move will ensure Russell’s “transcendent career will always be recognized.” “Bill Russell’s unparalleled success on the court and pioneering civil rights activism deserve to be honored in a unique and historic way,” said NBA… Source link

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