Anyone else happy that Bill Russell is being Appreciated more?

[mastermind]

And also being receptive?


He has a lot of knowledge and great stories but never talked to the media much. The last 10 years or so, Bill Russell has let that guard down and allowed the media in, and the media are also coming to him more for stories.

The NBA has always done a terrible job at telling their history, so I am glad that he is gaining more attention. I wish they did it for others that were star players before 1980.

 

[The War Report]

This is where Baseball shines.

 

[No_bammer_weed]

LOL...

Rick Barry insults Bill Russell

 

[M617]

Yes. I love listening to his stories about my team he played well before my time so its like a history lesson. Its cool and his attitude is always great.

He needs to shave that white and grey hair off his neck/throught though it irks me.

 

[jadillac]

I didnt realize he was almost 80.

 

[OGmittee]

Mr. Russell's House, February 18th, TNT, check it out errybody

 

[obarth]

This is where Baseball shines.

I'd agree baseball does a better job of telling its legend's stories, but I think the NBA does a great job of having it's legends present and integrated into the culture.

 

[obarth]

throught

And that's Bill' trademark. Makes him instantly recognizable.

 

[mastermind]

This is where Baseball shines.

indeed. Baseball, altho at times to a detriment, celebrates its past.

I'd agree baseball does a better job of telling its legend's stories, but I think the NBA does a great job of having it's legends present and integrated into the culture.

I disagree with this completely. The NBA barely acknowledges star players who did not star after 1980.

 

[gho3st]

if only Wilt was alive.

I dont think Wilt's greatness is being respected enough.

 

[luckyse7enz]

And that's Bill' trademark. Makes him instantly recognizable.

:notsure:

 

[Amare's Right Hook]

if only Wilt was alive.

I dont think Wilt's greatness is being respected enough.

This.

 

[The War Report]

Oscar Robertson gets no love.

 

[obarth]

indeed. Baseball, altho at times to a detriment, celebrates its past.


I disagree with this completely. The NBA barely acknowledges star players who did not star after 1980.

I'm not referring to the NBA recognizing the players, I'm talking about the players being active and visible parts of the game. Whether it be legends reaching out to young players to work with them on their game privately, legends coaching or working for the teams, calling games, taking part in All Star weekend events, or part of broadcasting they're all over the place. You could take a look up and down the 50 Greatest Players list and realize how many of them are not only visible but are still parts of the game.

Baseball has the most famous, well known and profitable hall of fames in sports. Besides being a sport centered on stats, it serves baseball financially to make sure it constantly keeps its legends at the forefront. That's part of the reason they struggle at building their stars compared to other sports.

 

[mastermind]

I'm not referring to the NBA recognizing the players, I'm talking about the players being active and visible parts of the game. Whether it be legends reaching out to young players to work with them on their game privately, legends coaching or working for the teams, calling games, taking part in All Star weekend events, or part of broadcasting they're all over the place. You could take a look up and down the 50 Greatest Players list and realize how many of them are not only visible but are still parts of the game.

what does being an assistant coach have to do with the NBA not telling its pre-1980 story properly?

Not only that, but if you go through the top 50 list of players before 1980, you will notice a lot of guys arent anywhere near the NBA game at the moment.

Baseball has the most famous, well known and profitable hall of fames in sports. Besides being a sport centered on stats, it serves baseball financially to make sure it constantly keeps its legends at the forefront. That's part of the reason they struggle at building their stars compared to other sports.

i have no idea what any of this means with my point about the NBA not telling its story properly.