NBA, NBPA announce league will permanently retire No. 6 in honor of Bill Russell - Yahoo Canada Sports

Adam Silver said the move will ensure Bill Russell's career will always be recognized.

The number "6" will forever belong to Bill Russell in the NBA. The league and the NBPA agreed to permanently retire Russell's No. 6 across the NBA. It's the first time a player's number has been reti… [+2288 chars]

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