Boston Celtics center Bill Russell defends against late Los Angeles Laker Wilt Chamberlain during a May 5, 1969, National Basketball Association championship-series game in Los Angeles. It was one of the last of the many battles the two legendary players had as Russell, by then the player-coach for the Celtics, retired after Boston claimed its 11th league titles in 13 years. Russell died at age 88 last weekend. (AP FILE PHOTO)
By Jimmy Golen AP SPORTS WRITER BOSTON (AP) — Bill Russell redefined how basketball is played, and then he changed the way sports are viewed…
