We hung out on the streets, played stickball, and did all of the things that other kids did.

People have been killing because of racial differences since the time of Adam and Eve, but in this country racism has been primarily aimed at African Americans.

Russell joined the team in December, 1956, following the Olympics.

Do your best when no one is looking. If you do that, then you can be successful at anything you put your mind to

The MVP award was very satisfying in terms of personal accomplishments, but the championship was the most important thing of all.

Back then every small town had a gym, and if itseated more than 2,000 then we'd be interested in playing in it.

We hung out on the streets, played stickball, and did all of the things that other kids did.