News NBA legend Bill Russell, who won 11 NBA titles with the Boston Celtics, dies at 88 July 31, 2022July 31, 2022 Kevin Spain and Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports Comments Off on NBA legend Bill Russell, who won 11 NBA titles with the Boston Celtics, dies at 88 Bill Russell, the who has been called the greatest team player in sports, leading the Celtics to 11 NBA championships in 13 seasons, died. He was 88.