How many kids did Bill Russell have? A closer look at the personal life NBAs most dynamic Center
NBA legend Bill Russell passed away at the age of 88 on Sunday. NBA and the world of basketball has lost one of its pioneers and legendary winners on and off the court. He was undoubtedly one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball and stood for his beliefs throughout. While he entertained the NBA fan base with his plays, he holds numerous records in the league, and his name will never be forgotten.
Bill Russell did a lot during his life. Despite going through numerous struggles since his childhood, he managed to stay strong and make the most out of the opportunity that was given to him. The 11-time NBA champion is survived by his wife Jeannine and two of his children. Here is a closer look at Bill Russell’s close family.
A closer look at Bill Russell and his Kids.
Russell was selected with the No. 2 overall pick of the 1956 NBA draft by the Hawks. But the Celtics got him on a draft-night trade with the St. Louis Hawks. The trade was a game-changer for the Celts, as they won 11 titles in the next 13 seasons. Asserting their dominance in the league, the team even won eight straight from 1959 to 1966, a record yet to be broken by any franchise.
He won the MVP award five times and is universally regarded as the greatest athlete ever to set foot n the hard wood and best defender ever. Bill won 2 more titles as a player coach in 1968 and 1969, asserting his command over the game.
While talking about Russell’s immediate family, Bill Russell had three kids, Karen, William Jr., and Jacob. He shared all three kids with his first wife Rose Swisher. They were together from 1956 to 1973.
Bill Russell lost his oldest son William Felton Russell Jr. in 2016. He was born on November 2, 1957, and worked for Cox Trucking for several years. He was named after the 11-time NBA champion. It is said that, from his early childhood years, Williams Jr. was fascinated by trucks, and that is why he pursued his passion of being a driver. William Felton Russell Jr., also known as “Buddha,” lost a courageous battle with cancer.
His Russell’s middle child is Jacob H. Russell. He was born on July 6, 1959. The youngest son of the NBA legend hasn’t led a very public life. There isn’t much information about him, which has any confirmations. However, it is reported that he lives with his wife Sara Marckx Russell in Washington State.
Russell’s daughter, Karen, is a legal and political analyst, as well as a blogger. She was born on January 20, 1962. Karen graduated from Harvard Law School and has dissected high-profile trials and national political issues. Karen has also provided commentary on the high-profile cases of many NBA players, including Kobe Bryant and Jayson Williams.
She is still very active and frequently appears on MSNBC and CNN, among many other media platforms. Like her father, Karen has done a lot of activist work and her articles can be found in many renowned publications like the New York Times Magazine, and HuffPost.
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