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No. 6 retired for NBA teams going forward, Sports
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Celtics honor Bill Russell with new City Edition uniform for 2022-23
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Why are all NBA Players Wearing the Number 6? – SportsLogos.Net News
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The 2022 Uni Watch NBA Season Preview - by Paul Lukas
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NBA to retire Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey throughout the league as tribute to the 11-time champion
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Will LeBron James change his number on Lakers? NBA retires Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey - AS USA
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The Sports Report: Could be another angst-filled season for Lakers - Los Angeles Times
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The #6 retired by the NBA in honor of Celtics legend Bill Russell – Eastern Maine Sports
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Tag: Bill Russell – NBC Boston
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NBA and Celtics legend Bill Russell, 'most prolific winner in American sports,' dies
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Tag: Bill Russell – NECN
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