6 jersey is being retired across the NBA. Russell becomes the first player to have his number retired leaguewide. “Bill Russell’s unparalleled success on the court and pioneering civil rights activism deserve to be honored in a unique and historic way,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said. 6 across every NBA team ensures that Bill’s transcendent career will always be recognized.”Players who currently wear No. Kristaps Porzingis was the last player to wear the number for the Dallas Mavericks.

Source: thestar August 11, 2022 22:32 UTC