This is the first such case in NBA history.
Honoring the most decorated player in NBA history Bill Russell league withdraw number 6 from circulation.
This will be the first time in NBA history that a specific number will be retired by all teams.
It is noted that the innovation will be introduced gradually. All players wearing number 6 will continue to play with her.
For the 2022/23 season, basketball players will wear a special patch on the right shoulder and each arena will feature a clover-shaped logo with the number 6.
Recall that at the end of July, Bill Russell passed away at the age of 88.
Bill represented the Boston Celtics from 1956 to 1969. He has 11 NBA championship titles as a player, Russell won two titles as a coach. The NBA Finals MVP award is named after the player.
The Celtics have retired Russell’s number 6 from circulation.
Source: Sportarena
