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August 31, 2004

Bill Russell: 1961 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:78 - mpg:44.3 - ppg:16.9 - rpg:23.9 - apg:3.9 - fg%:42.6 - ft%:55.0

Team standing: Boston 57-22, first in Eastern division. Beat St Louis 4-1 in NBA finals.

Comments: One of his 5 eventual MVP awards, along with one of his 11 eventual rings.

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