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Bill Russell: Legend

7.2
2023
Documentary

Winningest NBA champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell builds a larger-than-life legacy on and off the court in this biographical documentary.

Seasons

2 Episodes • Premiered 2023

Still image for Bill Russell: Legend season 1 episode 1: Part 1

1. Part 1

As the Boston Celtics' star defender and a civil rights leader, Bill finds himself playing defense beyond the hardwood amid segregation and competition.

Still image for Bill Russell: Legend season 1 episode 2: Part 2

2. Part 2

Between fierce opponents and injustice all around, Bill helps the Celtics cement their dynasty. A historic role change puts Bill in a position of power.

Cast

Photo of Corey Stoll

Corey Stoll

Self - Narrator (voice)

Photo of Bill Russell

Bill Russell

Self

Photo of Oscar Robertson

Oscar Robertson

Self - Basketball Hall of Fame

Photo of Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry

Self - 4 Time NBA Champion

Photo of Larry Bird

Larry Bird

Self - Boston Celtics 1979-92

Photo of Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson

Self - Basketball Hall of Fame

Photo of Isiah Thomas

Isiah Thomas

Self - Basketball Hall of Fame

Photo of Lawrence O'Donnell

Lawrence O'Donnell

Self - Host 'The Last Word' MSNBC

Photo of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Self - Basketball Hall of Fame

Photo of Bob Cousy

Bob Cousy

Self - Boston Celtics 1950-63

Photo of Bill Walton

Bill Walton

Self - Basketball Hall of Fame

Photo of Nelson George

Nelson George

Self - Author & Filmmaker

Photo of Jalen Rose

Jalen Rose

Self - NBA 1994-2007

Photo of Earl Monroe

Earl Monroe

Self - Basketball Hall of Fame

Photo of Julius Erving

Julius Erving

Self - Basketball Hall of Fame

Photo of Bill Bradley

Bill Bradley

Self - Basketball Hall of Fame

Photo of Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt Chamberlain

Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage)

Photo of Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal

Self - Basketball Hall of Fame

Photo of Chris Paul

Chris Paul

Self - 12 Time NBA All-Star

Photo of Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Self (archive footage)

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