Lakers News: LeBron James Changing Jersey Number Out Of Respect For Bill Russell

Like many other greats, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has worn two different numbers throughout his career and on the team…

Lakers Video: L.A. Pays Tribute To Bill Russell During Game Against Celtics

The NBA’s storied rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers saw another riveting regular-season edition…

Lakers News: LeBron James Plans To Honor Bill Russell’s Legacy By Wearing No. 6

When former Boston Celtics legendary center Bill Russell passed away in July, the basketball world and the Los Angeles Lakers…

Why Are The Lakers Wearing No. 6 Patches On Their Jerseys This Season?

The Los Angeles Lakers will join the rest of the NBA in celebrating the memory of Bill Russell…

Lakers News: Julius Erving Doesn’t Think NBA Should Retire Kobe Bryant’s Numbers Like Bill Russell

The NBA was shaken to its core when it was announced that Bill Russell had passed away at 88…

Lakers Star LeBron James & Alex Caruso Among Last Players To Wear Bill Russell’s No. 6

The NBA world recently mourned the loss of legendary Boston Celtics big man Bill Russell…

Bill Russell’s No. 6 To Be Retired Throughout NBA; Current Players Like Lakers’ LeBron James Will Be Grandfathered

The NBA announced that Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey will be retired throughout the league…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Calls On Adam Silver To Retire Bill Russell’s No. 6 Jersey Across NBA

Sorrow engulfed the NBA after the passing of Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell at the age of 88 on Sunday…

Lakers Video: Kobe Bryant Shared Special Relationship With Bill Russell

The NBA and its legendary players have continued to inspire others to be like them on the court while also motivating…

Lakers News: Jerry West Believes Bill Russell Is In Same Class As Jackie Robinson

The NBA world lost a true pioneer on Sunday as legendary Boston Celtics center Bill Russell passed away at the age of 88…