Bill Russell as a hockey player

A natural defenseman rated 90 in Legends Draft NHL, the parody game where famous people play hockey. Eleven titles in thirteen seasons. A defenseman who decides games without needing the puck, the best shot blocker and positional player in the cast.

Sports1934-2022

Natural position

D Defenseman

Rating

90OVR

Plays like: The defensive anchor every dynasty needs.

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Hockey ratings

Made up for the game, 40 to 99.

Shooting: 76
Passing: 84
Skating: 87
Physical: 96
Defense: 92
Goaltending: 89

Where Bill Russell fits

Each spot weighs the ratings its own way. Away from the natural spot a legend loses a few points; on the bench everyone plays at their natural rating.

DDefenseman, natural90
GGoalie85
LWLeft wing82
CCenter81
RWRight wing77

Scouting report

Eleven titles in thirteen seasons. A defenseman who decides games without needing the puck, the best shot blocker and positional player in the cast.

Plays like The defensive anchor every dynasty needs

In the football edition Bill Russell is a natural linebacker graded 92. Bill Russell's football scouting report

Bill Russell in real life

Real life

American basketball player (1934–2022)

Lived: 1934 to 2022
From: United States
Known as: basketball player, basketball coach, actor, high jumper
Sport: basketball, athletics
Played: center
Teams: San Francisco Dons men's basketball, Boston Celtics
Active: 1956 to 1969
Honors: NBA Most Valuable Player Award, NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award, Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year, Presidential Medal of Freedom, and 6 more