KnowraBill RussellLinked fromLinked fromThe 19 pages that link to Bill Russell, each with the reason it gives.All 19Related 11Compared with 8Kareem Abdul-JabbarCompared with: Russell offers a benchmark for championship success by an earlier dominant center.Wilt ChamberlainCompared with: Their rivalry contrasted Chamberlain's individual production with Russell's team success.Tim DuncanCompared with: Russell provides a historical comparison for Duncan’s championship record and defensive leadership.George MikanCompared with: Russell represents a later era in which elite center play emphasized defense and team championships.Moses MaloneCompared with: Russell’s defense-first legacy contrasts with Malone’s defining strengths as a scorer and rebounder.Bob PettitCompared with: Russell’s Celtics repeatedly blocked Pettit’s Hawks, except in the 1958 Finals.Elgin BaylorCompared with: Russell’s Celtics repeatedly defeated Baylor’s Lakers in the NBA Finals.Michael JordanCompared with: Russell’s unmatched title total contrasts with Jordan’s blend of championships and individual scoring.