Russell, who was selected by New York as the first overall pick in the 1966 NBA draft, was a star on the famous 1970 Knicks team that won an NBA championship against the Lakers.
Years later he joined his former team's nemesis, signing as a free agent with the Lakers in 1977. He averaged almost 15 points over three seasons (1974-77) with the team. He signed as a free agent with the Chicago Bulls in 1978.