02/08/202223:00
Lakers legend directly pitched the idea to commissioner Adam Silver on Twitter
Lakers legend Magic Johnson tweeted that in his opinion NBA should retire, league-wide, Bill Russell’s #6 jersey number in order to honor the 11-time NBA champion legacy
Commissioner Adam Silver should retire number 6 across the @NBA in honor of Bill Russell’s legacy!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 2, 2022
The former Gonzaga star has agreed to a deal with Minnesota and will compete for a roster spot during training camp.
The four-time NBA champion has agreed to a contract extension with Golden State, continuing a historic 17-year career with the franchise.
Charlotte will be without two players during the preseason after both suffered hamstring injuries during offseason on-court activity.
Unless his camp changes its position soon, the Detroit center could play next season on the qualifying offer before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2027.
Memphis has waived the veteran guard as the franchise looks to trim its roster, giving Russell an opportunity to find a new team before the start of the season.
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