Bill Russell introduced by former President Barack Obama, basketball greats in Hall of Fame enshrinement as coach
Russell joins an illustrious 2021 Hall of Fame class, one that includes fellow Celtics Paul Pierce and Mike Gorman. Russell won two NBA titles with Boston as a coach when he was asked by legendary coach Red Auerbach to take over for him once he stepped down. He holds a coaching record of 341-290 in the NBA.
Oftentimes, a legend needs no introduction. But when he’s entering the Hall of Fame for a second time, a convoy of basketball greats is needed to honor history.
Bill Russell was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, this time as a coach. He was already inducted in 1975 as a player, but his coaching career as the first Black coach in the NBA was celebrated this time.
