Bill Russell makes case that he's most athletic NBA player ever
Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has a strong argument for why he should be considered the most athletic NBA player of all time.
Russell made his case Tuesday, pointing out that he excelled in the high jump and as a sprinter, after former NBA center and current analyst Kendrick Perkins said LeBron James is the most athletic player in NBA history.
In 56 I could have made the Olympics in high jump but turned it down to play basketball instead we could only play one sport then. Track and Field News ranked me #7 high jumper in the world, I was ranked #2 in the US @ the time. @celtics @NBA pic.twitter.com/6FqZjiMlhG
— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) June 17, 2020
In addition to my leaping ability, I was also an somewhat known as an outstanding sprinter. And some people may remember this : https://t.co/Am6UN7xdOT
— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) June 17, 2020
That was all Perkins needed to be convinced that Russell is more deserving of the title than James.
Well I’ve been checked by an All-Time Great so sorry @KingJames I’ve had a change of heart....@RealBillRussell is the Most Athletic Player in NBA History!!! My apologies @RealBillRussell 🤣👊🏾🙌🏾💪🏾 https://t.co/6JogEGmUgG
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) June 17, 2020
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