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August 31, 2004

Bill Russell: 1958 NBA Most Valuable Player


Born: February 12, 1934. Monroe Louisiana, USA.

College: San Francisco

NBA start: Drafted 7th overall in 1956 NBA draft

Size: Height:6'9" - Weight:215lbs

MVP stats: gp:69 - mpg:38.3 - ppg:16.6 - rpg:22.7 - apg:2.9 - fg%:44.2 - ft%:51.9

Team standing: Boston 49-23, 1rst in Eastern division. Lost to St Louis 4-2 in NBA finals.

Comments: An NBA title as a rookie and an MVP award in his sophomore season were the beginning of a long and fulfilling career for Bill Russell.

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