Air Date
February 8, 2023
Episodes
2 episodes
Bill Russell: Legend
Season 1
Episodes
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.
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.
Corey Stoll
Self - Narrator (voice)
Bill Russell
Self
Oscar Robertson
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
Stephen Curry
Self - 4 Time NBA Champion
Bob Ryan
Self - Sportswriter, The Boston Globe
Larry Bird
Self - Boston Celtics 1979-92
Magic Johnson
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
Satch Sanders
Self - Boston Celtics 1960-73
William C. Rhoden
Self - Columnist, ESPN's Andscape
Isiah Thomas
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
Aram Goudsouzian
Self - Bill Russell Biographer, 'King of the Court'
Lawrence O'Donnell
Self - Host 'The Last Word' MSNBC
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
Jeannine Russell
Self - Bill Russell's Widow
Bill McSweeny
Self - Co-Author with Bill Russell, 'Go Up for Glory'
Red Auerbach
Self - Coach, Boston Celtics 1950-66 (archive footage)
Bob Cousy
Self - Boston Celtics 1950-63
Steve Springer
Self - Sportswriter, The Los Angeles Times
Bill Walton
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
Tom Heinsohn
Self - Boston Celtics 1956-65 (archive footage)