Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey first ever to be retired across entire NBA

The Basketball Association on Thursday announced the retirement of Bill Russell's jersey number 6.

As per the association, Russell's No. 6, which he had all through his 13-season NBA vocation.

Also, these numbers won't ever be reissued by any NBA group.

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Players who presently hold No. 6 pullovers will be absolved from the standard.

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All NBA players will wear a memorial fix on their outfits as a recognition for Russell during the 2022-23 season.

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All NBA courts will likewise show a darling molded logo with the No. 6 on the sideline close to the scorer's table, as per the association.

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While explicit groups in the association frequently resign the shirt quantities of persuasive or uncommon players.

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this will be whenever a number first is resigned across the whole NBA.

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Russell spent his whole NBA vocation with the Celtics.

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what's more, During his experience as a player, he got the Most Valuable Player grant multiple times and was a 12-time NBA All-Star.

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