[beyond the sea]

Remember when Bill Russell used to block a shot under the basket, and DID NOT swat it away with venom, but merely blocked it to one of his team mates?

Nah, you're too young (maybe).

It was a beautiful thing!!! No selfish crap with Bill Russell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bill Russell is God.

[discostu]

I remember the tail end of Russell's career, or at least have seen enough hilight footage that I think I remember him (ESPN classic kind of screws with your memory). Great player.

[mainepatsfan]

I've just seen highlights of his career. My grandfather and father speak the world of him.

[Skywalk]

Ya know, most blocks still get swatted to teammates. Not everyone has the same skill to repeat it, but the players are superior athletes, they're taller and ACTUALLY shooting percentages are UP from Bill's days. Not from the 80s maybe, but then tehy didn't play D like they do now.

And with more European players, one would think "fundamentals" would actually have increased. Sure, there are trends in sports but I don't know if it's 'fundamentals' or if it's more to do with certain skills being emphasized during certain eras.