Bill Russell: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Legendary Centers (Basketball Biography Books)

By Clayton Geoffreys

Book Overview

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Boston Celtics' Legendary Center, Bill Russell! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys. In Bill Russell: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Legendary Centers , you'll learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's greatest players of all time, Bill Russell. In his thirteen-year career, Bill Russell accomplished what many NBA players today would dream of. He was an eleven-time champion, twelve-time All-Star, and five-time Most Valuable Player. He won the MVP award so many times that the league renamed the trophy after him in 2009! Even today, his accomplishments stand among the basketball elite in pedigree. It'd be difficult to envision another player achieving the stat sheet that Bill Russell was able to when he played the game. Discover the incredible journey of a man who revolutionized basketball and left an indelible mark on the history of sport. Get this basketball book on Bill Russell today if you're looking for an inspiring basketball biography book to read, or a gift for a basketball fan! It's perfect for reading at home or on the go. Here is a preview of what is inside this Bill Russell book: Chapter 1: Childhood and Early Life Chapter 2: High School Career Chapter 3: College Career Chapter 4: NBA Career: Getting Drafted, Rookie Season, First NBA Championship, First MVP Season, the Calm Before the Dynasty The Dawn of a Dynasty, Wilt Chamberlain's Arrival, Dominating the NBA Championship, Meeting Wilt in the Finals, Winning Eight Straight Titles, The Playing Coach, Losing to Wilt, The End of the Streak, Return to the Top of the NBA, Bill Russell's Final Seasons, and After Retirement Chapter 5: Personal Life Chapter 6: Impact on Basketball Chapter 7: Legacy An excerpt from this biography book on Bill Russell's story: In the world of basketball or any other competitive sport for that matter, winning is everything. More often than not, fans and history only remember those who have won. The world knows how to celebrate winners by putting them at the apex when it comes to the greatest achievers in the history of basketball. After all, winning a championship is the ultimate goal and the primary purpose of anyone playing the sport. In its long history, the NBA has seen its share of winners. We have immortalized Michael Jordan as arguably the single greatest player in league history primarily because of his six championships. Players such as Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant belong in that category as well. And nobody could ever discredit what Magic Johnson and Larry Bird did as individual players and winners, as their respective teams dominated the championship scene in the '80s. However, when it comes to winning, nothing in the history of the NBA is as synonymous with championships as the name Bill Russell. Bill Russell was the single most dominant player in all of basketball as far as winning championships is concerned. With 11 championships under his belt, no other all-time great player has ever come close to his accomplishments as a winner. Yes, even championship greats such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Magic Johnson were never even close to what Russell achieved concerning NBA titles. Did you enjoy this excerpt? If so, be sure to pick up a copy of this basketball biography book on Bill Russell today! This is just one of many basketball biographies by Clayton Geoffreys. Also, be sure to check out Clayton's biography on Wilt Chamberlain or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar after you finish this one.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1798595508
• ISBN13: 9781798595503
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 109 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"