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Warriors retire Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey before game against Celtics
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Warriors Retire Bill Russell's #6 Jersey
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Boston Celtics honor late Bill Russell with special City Edition
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Bill Russell is third athlete to have number retired league-wide
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Bill Russell tribute: NBA to retire the No. 6 league-wide in honor
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NBA News: LeBron James Takes Bold Step To Honor Bill Russell
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NBA Retires Bill Russell's Number 6 League-Wide, Memorial Patches
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NBA Retires Bill Russell's Number 6 League-Wide, Memorial Patches
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Bill Russell's No. 6 to be retired across NBA following legend's
NBA NEWS AND VIDEOS - Tonight Warriors raised Bill Russell's No. 6
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