Bill Russell

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Basketball_Player
gptkb:American_football_coach
gptkb:players
gptkbp:all_star gptkb:12
12 times
gptkbp:author gptkb:Second_Wind:_The_Memoirs_of_an_Opinionated_Man
gptkbp:awarded_to gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
gptkbp:awards gptkb:5
gptkbp:biography Second Wind
gptkbp:birth_date February 12, 1934
1934-02-12
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Monroe,_Louisiana
gptkb:Monroe,_Louisiana,_USA
gptkbp:birth_year 1934
gptkbp:block 3,330
gptkbp:born_in gptkb:Monroe,_Louisiana
gptkbp:career_assists 4,100
gptkbp:career_rebounds 21,620
gptkbp:championship gptkb:11
14639
gptkbp:championships_won gptkb:11
gptkbp:charity_work Education and youth programs
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:civil_rights_activism gptkb:Yes
gptkb:true
gptkbp:coaching_career gptkb:Boston_Celtics
gptkb:Sacramento_Kings
gptkb:Seattle_Super_Sonics
1956-1969
1966-1969
13 seasons
player-coach
162-83
during his coaching career
gptkbp:college gptkb:San_Francisco
gptkb:University_of_San_Francisco
gptkbp:death_date July 31, 2022
2022-07-31
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Belmont,_Massachusetts,_USA
gptkbp:debut gptkb:San_Francisco
gptkb:commentary
gptkbp:died July 31, 2022
gptkbp:draft_pick gptkb:1956
2
gptkbp:draft_round gptkb:1
gptkbp:draft_year gptkb:1956
gptkbp:drafted_by gptkb:St._Louis_Hawks
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:leadership
gptkb:teamwork
gptkb:Philanthropy
sportsmanship
clutch performances
defensive skills
basketball IQ
winning mentality
rebounding ability
shot-blocking ability
gptkbp:famous_quote “ The man who is afraid to risk failure seldom has to face success.”
“ You can’t be afraid to fail. It’s the only way you succeed.”
“ Success is not about being the best. It’s about always getting better.”
“ I am not a role model.”
“ The most important thing is to be true to yourself and those around you.”
“ The most important thing is to be yourself.”
gptkbp:famous_rival gptkb:Kareem_Abdul-Jabbar
gptkb:Magic_Johnson
gptkb:Michael_Jordan
gptkb:Wilt_Chamberlain
gptkb:Elgin_Baylor
gptkb:Dave_Cowens
gptkb:Jerry_West
gptkb:Rick_Barry
gptkb:Nate_Thurmond
gptkb:Le_Bron_James
gptkbp:fibaworld_cup_gold_medals gptkb:1
gptkbp:first_match June 17, 1969
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:William_Felton_Russell
gptkbp:had three children
gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction gptkb:1975
inducted
gptkbp:has_role gptkb:American_football_coach
gptkbp:head_coach gptkb:Boston_Celtics
gptkb:Red_Auerbach
gptkb:Seattle_Super_Sonics
gptkbp:height 6 ft 10 in
gptkbp:hobbies gptkb:photography
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bill Russell
gptkbp:influence Modern basketball defense
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Dwight_Howard
gptkb:Kevin_Garnett
gptkb:Community_engagement
gptkb:Shaquille_O'_Neal
gptkb:Tim_Duncan
gptkb:American_football_coach
gptkb:broadcasting
Sports management
Sports commentary
Player development
basketball culture
Youth sports programs
Team dynamics
Basketball culture
future generations of players
Basketball tournaments
Basketball coaching clinics
Sports philanthropy
Basketball leagues
Basketball clinics
Basketball analytics
Basketball camps
Basketball strategy
Basketball training methods
Athlete activism
Basketball scholarships
Basketball outreach programs
Basketball charities
Basketball mentorship programs
Basketball advocacy
Basketball foundations
Basketball player associations
Basketball scholarships for minorities
Basketball unions
Future NBA players
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Red_Auerbach
gptkbp:influenced_games gptkb:Kareem_Abdul-Jabbar
gptkb:Kevin_Garnett
gptkb:Kobe_Bryant
gptkb:Shaquille_O'_Neal
gptkb:Chris_Paul
gptkb:Magic_Johnson
gptkb:Stephen_Curry
gptkb:Michael_Jordan
gptkb:Tim_Duncan
gptkb:Le_Bron_James
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Dwight_Howard
gptkb:Kareem_Abdul-Jabbar
gptkb:Kevin_Garnett
gptkb:Shaquille_O'_Neal
gptkb:Michael_Jordan
gptkb:Tim_Duncan
gptkb:Le_Bron_James
gptkbp:inspiration many athletes
Many basketball players
gptkbp:is the first African American coach in NBA history
First African American head coach in NBA
gptkbp:is_a sports icon
gptkbp:is_a_member_of the 1960 U. S. Olympic basketball team
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkbp:is_known_for his defensive skills
gptkbp:is_married_to Rosemary Russell
gptkbp:is_one_of the greatest basketball players of all time
gptkbp:is_played_by 12 NBA All-Star Games
gptkbp:jersey_number gptkb:Boston_Celtics
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:leadership
Team Success
Defensive Skills
Defensive skills
Shot Blocking
Rebounding ability
Rebounding Ability
gptkbp:legacy Pioneer for African American athletes
One of the greatest basketball players of all time
one of the greatest basketball players
Influential figure in sports and civil rights
gptkbp:location gptkb:Boston_Garden
gptkbp:medal gptkb:1956
gptkb:1
2
gptkbp:mvp gptkb:1963
gptkb:5
gptkbp:naismith_basketball_hall_of_fame_induction_year gptkb:1975
gptkbp:naismith_memorial_basketball_hall_of_fame_induction_year gptkb:1975
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:NBA_Most_Valuable_Player_(MVP)
gptkbp:nba50th_anniversary_all-time_team gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:nba75th_anniversary_team gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:nbafinals_mvps gptkb:5
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Mr._Clutch
gptkb:The_Captain
gptkb:Mr._Basketball
Russ
gptkbp:notable_achievement Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee
First African American coach in NBA history
NBA 75th Anniversary Team member
NBA All-Time Team member
First African American coach in NBA
First African American head coach in NBA
gptkbp:notable_achievements gptkb:NHL_All-Star_Game
gptkb:NBA_75th_Anniversary_Team
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkb:NBA_Finals_MVP_Award
gptkb:basketball_team
NCAA Champion
Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee
gptkbp:notable_inductees gptkb:Naismith_Memorial_Basketball_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:notable_player gptkb:5
gptkbp:notable_players gptkb:K._C._Jones
gptkb:Tom_Heinsohn
gptkb:John_Havlicek
gptkb:Bob_Cousy
gptkb:Sam_Jones
gptkbp:notable_rivalry gptkb:Wilt_Chamberlain
gptkbp:number gptkb:6
gptkbp:opponent gptkb:Los_Angeles_Lakers
gptkbp:personal_life Married four times
gptkbp:played_for gptkb:Boston_Celtics
gptkb:San_Francisco_Dons
gptkbp:position gptkb:Center
center
gptkbp:posthumous_recognition gptkb:2022_Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
gptkbp:presidential_medal_of_freedom gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:received gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
gptkbp:result Celtics won
gptkbp:retired_number gptkb:6
6 by Boston Celtics
gptkbp:retirement gptkb:Author
gptkb:commentary
gptkb:Public_speaker
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1969
gptkbp:sport gptkb:basketball
gptkbp:sports_team gptkb:3
gptkbp:sportsmanship gptkb:true
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Dorothy_Anstett
Jeannine Russell
Rosemary Russell
gptkbp:style_of_play Defensive specialist
gptkbp:team gptkb:Boston_Celtics
gptkbp:was_a gptkb:leadership
gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkb:culture
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkb:commentary
gptkb:Public_speaker
gptkb:Philanthropist
gptkb:sports_programs
cultural ambassador
center
team captain
team leader
role model
sports legend
television analyst
social justice advocate
basketball ambassador
basketball educator
basketball innovator
basketball pioneer
basketball strategist
defensive mastermind
player-coach
sports historian
mentor to young players
basketball historian
two-time NCAA champion
gptkbp:was_a_center in basketball
gptkbp:was_a_civil_rights_activist nan
gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in African American coaches in sports
gptkbp:was_known_for his leadership qualities
his rebounding ability
gptkbp:weight 220 lb
gptkbp:won gptkb:All-Star_Game_MVP_1959
gptkb:Sports_Illustrated_Sportsman_of_the_Year_1956
11 NBA Championships
gptkbp:year_became_coach gptkb:1966
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
gptkbp:bfsLayer 2