Bill Russell
Person
Bill Russell (1934–2022) was an American basketball center who led the Boston Celtics to 11 NBA championships and became one of the sport’s defining defenders and leaders.
3 episodes featuring Bill Russell
The Bill Simmons Podcast
Quarterback chaos meets Buffalo’s championship curse
The episode connects NFL quarterback uncertainty, ownership pressure, and Buffalo’s enduring heartbreak to the bets shaping Week 3.
Sep 25, 2026 · 2h 8m
The Bill Simmons Podcast
Allen’s résumé meets Mahomes’ comeback test
The quarterback debate turns on whether playoff results should outweigh regular-season dominance, while Kansas City’s recovery could reshape the NFL hierarchy.
Sep 8, 2026 · 1h 49m
The Bill Simmons Podcast
Chesney bets on culture as college football churns
The episode connects sports fandom’s enduring appeal with a college football system increasingly shaped by transfer-market volatility and NIL economics.
Aug 24, 2026 · 2h 21m