Kevin Garnett & Bill Russell Conversation - 1 (Mar 6, 2008)

[@MuslimGladiator]

Bill Russell's laughter can cure cancer.

[@SkinsFan902]

This video brought me to tears again today. RIP Bill Russell, you will be sorely missed

[@Mrcharles.]

No doubt he is a legend and truly he has changed the sport of basketball. He will be missed and always remembered as the king of all goats.

[@justinfan6340]

Bill Russell passed away today and when I heard the news, I came straight to this conversation. 10 years ago, I came across their conversation and in 2 minutes, the concept of passion, drive, integrity, humility all clicked for me. Bill and KG saved my life.

[@primejudicator7817]

"Put your arms around a couple of guys and take them with you." The ultimate team player.

[@Cheekbeater2000]

This video never gets old...

[@Amjbmcg]

Lol if this music was playing where they are and Russell told Garnett he was as proud of him as he is of his own kids. Impossible not to cry aha

[@jamestonbellajo]

RIP Bill Russell. Immediately thought of this when I heard the news.

[@claudelown2285]

R.I.P Bill Russell we will miss you!

[@Aaron.McNair]

You can tell kg was humbled when he said your my favorite player

[@Dannymiles1987]

A tear came to my eye................most respect i will ever give a Boston team.

[@inertialdrift]

i'll share one of my with you. wow. bill russell definitely has complete trust in KG. i is very rewarding knowing someone as great as big bill to praise you like that.

[@VrgniaMailman]

WOW. That's wonderful to hear from a fan of one of Boston's biggest arch-rivals. I am a 61-year-old diehard Celtics fan, and Bill is my choice as not only my favorite player in any sport but also the greatest player in any sport. It is truly heart-warming to hear that wonderful "horse laugh" of his again. I hope to meet the guy at some point in my life, but we are both old now.

[@inanotherperspecrive6973]

Rest in peace... We will miss your lough 😢

[@SMSmith2010]

Such a huge shame that Garnett got hurt in '08-'09. I'm a Magic fan and we nearly didn't win that series without him playing, they would've straight up wrecked us if he did play. I feel as if we've been robbed of a potential 3 peat from that Celtics squad by injuries.

[@tupacmakaveli2810]

true

[@devinwilliams6030]

Tupac Makaveli True

[@Amjbmcg]

The 2 greatest teammates of all time.

[@eezus]

All respect for Russell, I would kill to sit down and talk some wisdom with him!

[@lizsha2]

I love KG he's a great player and I love the emotion he plays with.

[@MrDiscostu32]

I appreciate KG alot more for the respect he shows Bill.

[@shunda4000]

OMG...Dis made me cry, noy only is K.G my favorite player I lovee his love for da game!!!!! Gotta feel GREAT for 1 of da GREATEST to tell u dis!!!

[@juiceman1965]

I'm still amazed by Russell and how he still connects with players today. Lots of legends talkin the talk, but BR seems to have the ear of todays players like nobody else. A class act all the way.

[@DalueSigeri]

Bill Russell, you are amazing, a legend.

[@lamburger3]

i fking love his laugh

[@chrisflo5]

Even as a Lakers fan for life, I respect these two individuals. They speak from the heart.

[@dajdo]

goosebumps ... made me cry ... : ))

[@adriwithlove]

this is my favorite and always will be

[@ckywillcky]

haha man i love bill's laugh he's an great dude.

[@beastofpeace]

i just got goosebumps listen'n to this bill russel won 11 championships in 13 seasons ..... man !

[@amandalively1]

I love Garnett and mr Russell

[@cmj0ker]

Here from 2021...a few things 1. KG and Bill played the exact same role for the Celtics, tough defense and leadership. 2. KG should have gotten 2 at least with this team, and likely 4 or 5 finals appearances. His injury sealed that because he was never the same. Intensity was there, but he lost a lot of quickness. Like he said in 2010 against LA, they had that series, but the Celtics were exhausted in game 7. And Miami was just too young and hungry. 3. The leadership part, taking people with you...that's real. KG has a rep and can be very old school, but we've seen him take guys and help, and then mold them, help refine their skills. He could be a great assistant coach.

[@Spudzo]

The most humble man ever #6

[@RockapellaRendezvous]

To me, Bill Russell is an inspiring, thoughtful, and interesting human being, first. One of the greatest basketball players of all-time, second.

[@regxjin]

This is wonderful. Two great basketball players, two great individuals... I love Bill Russell. He's such a a wise and genuine man. And KG is such great guy too. I love this video. Thank you for the upload. God Bless~

[@CODkilla1009]

I fucking love this, i watch this from time to time and from this very day it still gives me goose bumps... Banner number 18 will be rose this year. GO CELTICS!

[@ΓιαννηςΚοντος-χ9γ]

goosebumps...celtics pride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrGeorgek8]

And look what happened, that same year the Celtics went on to win an NBA Championship, the Celtics again in 2010 made an appearence to the NBA Finals only to loose by 4 points in LA, and KG is 35-36 having one of his best years in the NBA in 2012. This man is a champion, has the heart of the champion, and this man is my HERO. Celtics for life man

[@kurtlives121]

I've got respect for you man for saying that.

[@geogudgood3498]

Two legends,one is greater,,

[@bewaltin]

This is coming from a big Lakers fan - When Russel said you've got to put your arms around your team mates and walk there with them, not drag them, that spoke to me. Not just applicable to basketball. That's something that everyone can listen to, learn from and appreciate, the wisdom of a guy that's been there and done that. Definitely worthy of having the Finals MVP named after him.

[@marriego]

chills man, chills...

[@GTR24]

*chills*

[@LaTiNoHeAtify]

looking at this now i can see where kg got his playstyle from, hardest player to oppose, best team mate to have.:D love the big ticket

[@Johnlikesmariahcarey]

bill russell's laugh is so contagious!

[@OneHundredPoints]

I totally agree with you, the Celtics has a tradition that the Lakers never will understand. Here you have another Boston Celtics fan for life.

[@diamondch9072]

This makes me cry

[@edknowsbest]

@BostonCelticsForLife I felt the exact same way. I cried that night. It was so sad to see Rasheed, Kevin, Paul, and everyone else play their hearts out and play together as a team yet come out the losers. One thing I will always know and remember, is that the Celtics have something that the Lakers still don't have. Teamwork and togetherness.

[@ShatafakUp]

Bill Russell has the greatest laugh of all time.

[@Srky6P]

KG just stares, he doesn't say a word. Now that's respect.

[@LaTiNoHeAtify]

this made me cry :'(

[@woody69er]

Bill Russell best player to ever play in the nba in my opinion this made me sad what he says is so true

[@NickODU2015]

When Bill Russell speaks, you fucking listen. All these spoiled street goons that think they are the shit but are silver spoon fed need to listen to this man talk.

[@frozenflame21]

This is the only time I've ever witnessed a Laker and a Celtic fan agree with one another . . . So amen to that my brotha.

[@bostonbrotherhood3763]

Two legendary big men. At least we got one championship with KG. Might be a long drought now, but the Celtics always have the playoff magic.

[@nickymateski2946]

makes me cry...

[@Tazzarinaa]

I believed it too, but have to remember back then in 2008 KG was still pretty dominant, in 09 his injury came and it changed everything

[@power12382]

THANK YOU !!!!

[@malicedixmois]

Man, I love how KG is such a loud, trash talking, matchup shouting demon on the court and seems like such a quiet, humble guy off the court.

[@maidkids1]

dude wow i almost cried watchin this

[@BTAKVE]

yeah it almost made me do it the first time I saw it hearing it from the greatest winner in basketball history with the best knowledge of the game CRAZY!!

[@VpY22]

from Minny, congrats KG!

[@MareMilojkovic]

This made my day

[@The19paul68]

i was about to cry when i saw this one.

[@channingmorrell3514]

R.I.P Bill Russell 🙏🏽☘️

[@GenevieveThornton]

Rest in Power Bill Russell 💚🍀

[@ahabthearab1288]

damn ive never seen KG seem so humbled and shy

[@Dpalm310]

Man Bill is just the greatest WINNER of all time.

[@MrTravis81]

This is real deep!

[@cashflodigitalsportsnetwork]

RIP Mr. Russell 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@zer0darkthirty-23muhfuckas5]

bill russel like "GIMME YOUR RING"

[@jacka123100]

I'm 68 years old and I saw them all. I rate the 3 best basketball players as follows: 1. Michael Jordon, 2.Bill Russell, 3.Wilt Chamberlain. There were a whole lot of players close behind, but these 3 were the best in my opinion. Most underrated and smoothest basketball player I ever saw though, was Walt "Clyde the Glide" Frazier. And the man with the eyes in the back of his head, the amazing Bob Cousy.

[@0nekhmerXViet]

he has the best laugh

[@alec9tap]

I get chills listening to Bill Russell...I'm a bulls fan and think MJ's the greatest but only Bill Russell gives me chills when he speaks...Plus he wears his pants the same way as my grandma lol

[@sumskater999]

I've heard Bill Russell say to Shaq, Tim Duncan, and KG that they were his favorite player. Does he just say it to anyone?

[@cevest_blirobo7308]

Opinions can change.

[@k2kool18]

oh man i got goosebumps

[@Villasttp]

Bill Russell is the fucking man. & I'm a die hard Knick fan. But Russell is a class act.

[@ckywillcky]

bills awesome

[@juicyjfan]

i agree with ya bro Wilt not only was an athletic freak but his game was unbelievable

[@RanticZ]

RIP Bill Russell man…..

[@cynexist]

damn this shit gets me a tear in my eye... yo..

[@redtreepython]

wow, awsome video

[@neeks1100]

bill russels the ultimate story time with grandpa guy

[@heatherhill2267]

Bill Russell still has the rebounding record

[@josephcosentino1]

Great stuff here

[@kickyerass]

Two of my all time favorite players. Bill Russell is God, and KG is Jesus. And Bill is the most decent man ever born!! I was floored by this interview. I'm chilled up. KG wills this team to do F-A-R better than where they'd get w/out him.

[@OneHundredPoints]

I'm a Celtics fan, Celtic PRIDE forever! 17 rings.

[@dilan4me]

old people always have something wise to say.

[@cnrbvzla]

Omg im cry :(

[@Tazzarinaa]

I remember watching this on TV, now the Celtics big 3 era with KG is probably done with that's sad :(. KG got his ring though so it all worked out, I wonder if Bill Russell will still share a ring with him

[@BrendanOC]

Brian Eno's "An Ending" over this video is epic

[@ihowi3]

lol this long, inspirational talk, and then "and i see you wear number 5, thats close to 6" lol Kg just looks away haha

[@SherinChibi]

bill russell is so fatherly figured

[@Leo-ir6pd]

Rip Bill Russell

[@Econ1260MetZRoberto]

@BostonCelticsForLife I am a cavs fan, while I live in Detroit, and I can empathize with your pain. The cavs have been losing ever since I can remember. Also, I DESPISE the celtics because they have beaten the cavs, yet I love every single player on that team! because each of them is aw CHAMPION Holla ROb

[@Hegone81]

@gmbdeals1 Underachiever? He was good for 21 pts, 12 reb, 2 stl, 2 blk, 50%, for at least 7-8 years in a row before leaving Minnesota. The man was there by HIMSELF. As soon as he went to Boston, and had other talented players on his team-championship. Injury prevented a 2nd or third, and remember they lost in GAME 7 in 2010, so it almost came true. Bill Russell has always loved Garnett. I'm guessing a guy who has 11 rings as a player and 1 as a coach knows great players when he sees them.

[@s2konverse]

@BostonCelticsForLife yup same here man grew up in a celtics fan live in new england myself, will always be a celtics fan. from the day i was born to the day i die. atleast i'll know one thing, i saw the celtics win the championship. :)

[@yessinho10]

thumps up if you believed bill russel when he said KG was going to win 1 or 2 rings, true genius

[@schwalbstar]

#5 thats close to 6 lol

[@1222Mercedes1222]

eyes got a little watery when he told him he'd share one of his rings

[@atitom]

"If you see the number five is so close to number six"

[@Lotforreal]

where can I find this background song

[@Lotforreal]

Found it An ending Ascent song

[@dunga__iscowdung_3692]

Goat 🐐

[@halfpup]

there's just no way you can not like bill russell. i'm a laker fan and just don't give a shit if he was a celtic. i fricken love the man