In honor of the achievements of Bill Russell, a former American professional basketball player who died last month, it was announced that all teams will permanently retire the uniform number "6" that they wore during their active career. .
It is the first time that all teams in the NBA have retired a specific player's jersey number.
Russell has played for the Celtics of the NBA for 13 years since 1956, contributing to 11 championships with his high physical ability and overwhelming defensive power as a center, and was selected as MVP = best player five times.
During his playing career, he continued to speak out against racism and was the first black head coach of an NBA team.
Russell died on the 31st of last month at the age of 88, but on the 11th, the NBA and others announced that all teams would permanently retire the uniform number "6" that was worn during his active career in honor of his achievements.
It is the first time that all teams in the NBA have retired a specific player's jersey number.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said, "The civil rights movement's pioneering efforts to call for unparalleled on-court performance and the end of racism should be celebrated in historic fashion. By retiring the team number, his extraordinary career will always be known."