Bill Russell Paved the Way for Black Coaches to Defy Doubters - The New York Times

When getting hired as a Black coach seemed “far-fetched,” as one coach said, Russell showed that it could be done — and that it could lead to championships.

With a lot of truly great players, it was tough for him to understand why regular players did not have the same drive, focus and commitment to winning that he did, Jerry Reynolds, an assistant for Ru… [+1112 chars]

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