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17 de sept. de 2023 · Were Jerry West and Bill Russell’s Rivals? In ‘Winning Time,’ the rivalry between the LA Lakers and Boston Celtics is a major recurring plot point. The first two seasons highlight the rivalry between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird , arguably two of the greatest basketball players of all time.
5 de feb. de 2022 · Bill Russell and Jerry West competed feverishly on the hardwood and defined the Boston Celtics–Los Angeles Lakers rivalry of the 1960s. Both NBA legends had disdain for the opposing franchises, with West once saying he did not have anything green in his wardrobe. But the respect between the two men ran even deeper.
- Martin Fenn
- Sportscasting Writer-NBA
Prior to the series, Celtics player-coach Bill Russell decided not to double-team Lakers star guard Jerry West. West was initially complaining of exhaustion, but in the game, all was forgotten. He used this freedom to score 53 points on opposing guards Sam Jones and Larry Siegfried.
27 de abr. de 2024 · Bill Russell and Jerry West shared utmost respect for one another. Rather than basking in the glory of the 11th championship, Bill Russell gave credit to Jerry West for putting up a tough fight in the 1969 NBA Finals.
31 de jul. de 2022 · As a player Bill Russell was the 6-foot-10 stab through the Lakers heart, leading the Boston Celtics to seven NBA Finals victories over the franchise, the biggest single nemesis in their...
- bill.plaschke@latimes.com
- Columnist
26 de ago. de 2016 · Bill Russell vs Jerry West: A Tale of Two NBA Finals Game 7's: 1966 vs 1969. "Those fucking balloons are staying up there." - Bill Russell, Celtics player/coach The Bill Russell led...
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31 de jul. de 2022 · Lakers star Jerry West attempts a reverse layup against Boston Celtics great Bill Russell during a game in the 1960s. Russell died Sunday at the age of 88. (Focus On Sport / Getty Images)
