Bill Russell revealed how he met George Mikan at a Lakers' exhibition game in Oakland and convinced him to play professional basketball while Russell was still in high school Russell ended up defeating the Lakers six times in the playoffs

Paul George a year on Jimmy Kimmel

Marcus Smart on keeping in touch w old Celtics teammates Actually often More than you would think Grew up with those guys went through a lot of battles blood sweat amp tears Everybody knows a few of those guys came to my mom's funeral Its a deeper bond than just basketball between us

Haynes Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham on Russell Westbrook coming off the bench tonight Its not a demotion its a realignment

Post Game Thread The Dallas Mavericks 9-6 defeat the Denver Nuggets 9-6 127 - 99 led by 33 points 12 rebounds and 11 assists from Luka Doni