Is Bill Russell the greatest defender of all time?

The greatest winner in NBA history, Russell won 11 titles in his 13-year career. He wasn’t the scorer that some of his rivals were, but he was the best defender of his era. The crux of Russell’s career is that blocks and steals weren’t yet an official statistic and there were no All-Defensive Teams.

Does Bill Russell have 13 rings?

He played for the Boston Celtics and won 11 championships in 13 seasons….Bill Russell’s Rings.

Player name	Bill Russell
Born	February 12, 1984
Ring count	11
Ring years	1967,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1968,1969
Won championships with	Boston Celtics

Who is the greatest defensive player of all time?

Top 10 defensive players ever

• 1 / 10. 10) Deion Sanders, cornerback.
• 2 / 10. 9) Ed Reed, safety.
• 3 / 10. 8) Rod Woodson, cornerback/safety.
• 4 / 10. 7) Mean Joe Greene, defensive tackle.
• 5 / 10. 6) Dick Butkus, middle linebacker.
• 6 / 10. 5) Deacon Jones, defensive end.
• 7 / 10. 4) Ronnie Lott, cornerback/safety.
• 8 / 10.

Who was better than Bill Russell?

Wilt Chamberlain was the most dominant player in NBA history. In head-to-head matchups vs. Russell, Chamberlain scored more points, grabbed more rebounds, passed for more assists…and lost more games. The 1961-62 season encapsulates their rivalry.

Who is the third best basketball player?

The Final List

Rank	Player	Team
1	Kevin Durant	Brooklyn Nets
2	Giannis Antetokounmpo	Milwaukee Bucks
3	LeBron James	Los Angeles Lakers
4	Stephen Curry	Golden State Warriors