Basketball on the court during play between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals...
Boston Celtics' player Bill Russell hooks a shot during the NBA championship's final game in 1960 against the Saint Louis Hawks.
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Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is presented the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award after a 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat...
Boston Celtics center Bill Russell [#6] grabs rebound in game against the N.Y. Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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The Denver Nuggets pose for a team photo with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after a 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the...
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is presented the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award after a 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat...
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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors raises the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award after defeating the Boston Celtics 103-90 in...
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Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with the Most Valuable Player trophy following the game four and series victory against the Los Angeles...
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