It was an honor call you pops," the son said. Watts had been in poor health since a stroke in 2021. Watts was signed by coach Bill Russell to play for the Sonics in 1973 as an undrafted rookie.

Still, few duels can match the intellectual and physical chess match between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. These two legends, with a combined 13 NBA championships between them, were pioneers ...

But it would be nice to hear what his definition of NBA greatness is, and why Bird fits that mold better than Bill Russell. If winning is the measuring stick, Russell is unmatched. He’s the only ...