During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Scolari wore only jersey No. 24 and put up 3.2 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.6 ...

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 01: Boston Celtics Legend Bill Russell attends the statue unveiling in his honor at Boston City Hall Plaza by artist Ann Hirsch on November 1, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts.

It was announced in mid-September that the Boston Celtics would be paying tribute to the late, great Bill Russell by adding the No. 6 to the parquet paint this season. On Monday, one day ahead of ...

With No. 6 retired in his honor, no one else will wear the sole number worn by him. As a Celtic, Russell put up 15.1 points, 22.5 boards, 4.3 assists per game.

The Boston Celtics will debut a new jersey this season in tribute to Bill Russell, their legendary former player who passed away last July 31. They will wear it for the first time ...

The Celtics unveiled the 2022-2023 "City Edition" uniforms honoring the life and legacy of Hall of Fame center Bill Russell. Boston will wear the uniforms in Tuesday's season opener. Skip to Main ...

The "Celtics" script on the front of the jersey is written in the same font as the historical Boston establishment, Slade's Bar & Grill, which was famously owned by Russell in the 1960s.

The Lakers were longtime rivals of the Celtics, but Boston legend Bill Russell wore a Lakers jersey Sunday, a No. 24 shirt to honor the late Kobe Bryant.

Brian is a Boston-based Forbes breaking news reporter. Eleven-time NBA champion and civil rights leader Bill Russell’s jersey No. 6 will be retired across all 30 teams in the league, the NBA ...

Celtics will wear the new City Edition jerseys on opening night. The Celtics will wear the new City Edition jerseys on opening night. Skip to content. NOWCAST News 9 Tonight. Live Now ...