"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot."
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About Bill Russell
Bill Russell is a legendary American professional basketball player who dominated the sport during the 1950s and 1960s. Born in 1934 in Monroe, Louisiana, Russell rose to fame playing for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. Russell was a dominant defensive force and led the Celtics to numerous championships, earning a reputation as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
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