NBA Benchwarmer DISRESPECTS Bill Russell

[@doktor3196]

Welcome to the JJ Reddick era. Talking $hit about everyone who retired.

[@fenixchief7]

Did JJ start that? I don't really watch his shit much. Former players always seem to just nut ride whoever they played with or idolized growing up. Can't give unbiased criticism if your show depends on these guys liking you enough to come onto it.

[@franciscoarroyo9402]

The comment is about an “era”, does not elude to who started it, so the answer to your question is, who cares?. He does have a very popular podcast in which he engages in this kind of disrespect. Facts.

[@acrobles53]

All started with lebron

[@RLSmith-jt8qj]

​@@acrobles53no it didn't

[@oumarbalde3140]

The lebron era

[@rogermyles606]

Bill Russell paved the way for black athletes in the NBA today. As an OG himself he should know that

[@CJ-vh2hf]

Congratulations, UD, you played yourself! Total disrespect, you too old for this type of behavior! This man paved the way for you and many others not only in the game of basketball, but in society !

[@phenomenal-fitness]

Exactly

[@nstitches]

Fall for more bs drama

[@jeffcunningham0389]

Go watch the actual vid then come back here and look dumb

[@DaveTastic5000]

This is the reason nobody really cares about this generation of players and fans, their ignorance and disrespect for those who paved the way is pathetic. The common dis is calling anyone who played before Lebron as a plumber is just quite frankly the stupidest take of all time. Go look at the film guys.

[@psychedelicvault6951]

Udonis Haslem is one of those lame old heads who think their word is law. The disrespect to the great Bill Russell who put his life on the line for a bozo like Udonis is so uncalled for.

[@vineelkesavarapu5736]

Bill Russell is one of the greats who will be remembered forever. RIP Mr. Russell. Udonis Haslem will forever be remembered as a guy who stole money from the Heat for not playing the last 7 years of his career and will be forgotten by everyone except Heat fans.

[@fenixchief7]

Dude straight up played like 60 games in 7 years lmfao

[@2431-q5b]

Shit every team needs a udonis haslem

[@xLaMarquis309]

He didn’t steal money, the Heat paid him that money because he took a huge pay cut so the team could sign LeBron and Bosh.

[@MultipleChoicePod]

He was signed to play. He was signed to player coach and extend the Heat culture to the new players.

[@Lunkjohnson]

​@@MultipleChoicePod whatever he was, he has no class. So apparently they picked the wrong guy for that job.

[@Josh-sk5xd]

Russell is a Giant in this game while Haslem is a mere ant Dude should be ashamed of himself

[@DarthLetalis]

Never ever ever disrespect Mr. Russell.

[@gerarddelon3844]

He wasn't just a player . he was a man. Civil rights leader as well.

[@maxacorn]

this is what happens when you have people with no respect for the past and those built the NBA as we know it, by calling them weak and plumbers.

[@jeffcunningham0389]

Go watch the actual video and realize this shit is out of context

[@MannyMensah94]

Anybody who disrespect Bill Russell should be ashamed of him or herself. Bill Russell accomplished alot of things before Undonis Haslam came to the league.

[@freedomseedplanter5987]

How old are you? How do you not know by now that "a lot" is two words...?

[@king-ghost1027]

​@freedomseedplanter5987 why are u looking into it that much ?

[@chrilpy]

@@freedomseedplanter5987I planted my seed of freedom in your mother

[@chrilpy]

Bill Russell accomplished more in his rookie season than Udonis did in his entire career

[@freedomseedplanter5987]

@@king-ghost1027 because our society is a bunch of morons.. how do we not know this basic English

[@dextec49]

That’s disappointing to hear about this. Respect the greats. Bill Russell was also a Civil Rights activist and dealt with racism playing with the Celtics. RIH Mr. Russell and thanks for your contribution to the fight against racism and being an example for others to follow, learn from. Also a great baller too.

[@chrilpy]

Congratulations to UD on being the most accomplished cheerleader in nba history

[@jeffcunningham0389]

Hes not gonna read this clown

[@Yongui-pi3fc]

​@@jeffcunningham0389but you did

[@johnnyblaze9206]

@@jeffcunningham0389But you did and then took the time to reply. And if that’s not enough, you called him a clown??

[@jeffcunningham0389]

@@Yongui-pi3fc yea im not UD moron

[@jeffcunningham0389]

@@johnnyblaze9206 im a YTer dummy. And I subscribe to this channel. U think thats the same as him writing to Udonis Haslem?? Lmao man u guys are dumb

[@jordanjenkins1671]

I respect Bill Russell for sure. Probably more than Wilt Chamberlain because of his competitive nature, defensive hustle, leadership, and being the first I've heard to trash talk and play mind games with his opponents. At the same time i acknowledge that he played in a much shorter NBA playoff format and teams could hold their talent for nearly forever because free agency didn't exist. So he did have certain privileges to maintain dominance that later players didn't. But he also played in extreme racial tension where his own dwelling spaces would be ransacked to intimidate him. To still go out and ball on the court despite that showed his resilience and courage.

[@NuradinAlas]

Bill Russell is greatest winner in nba history 11 championships in 13 years and he was first black head coach he changed game forever RIP 🕊️

[@DonTrump-sv1si]

I remember in high school, back in 94, me and my buddy were in our car, in a parking lot, in Mercer Island Wa, and out of nowhere we see this towering tall guy get out his car. My buddy shakes my arm and says "Hay man thats Bill Russel" We got out of our car and gave him a standing ovation. LOL He smiled and waved and seemed appreciative.

[@k.b.s973]

R.I.P Bill Russell

[@fxranger326]

When did he pass?

[@c99kfm]

@@fxranger326 July 31, 2022, at age 88.

[@fxranger326]

@@c99kfm Thanks. Haven't watched sports since these overpriced divas started kneeling during the anthem and sports in general going woke.

[@jakehopper930]

Udonis wasn't a journeyman. He was a bench warmer for the same team his entire career.

[@MikeM-np4od]

He wasn't even a bench warmer on the Heat's first title team.

[@theteleisewilliamsexperience]

Exactly

[@jeffcunningham0389]

@@MikeM-np4od on any of them. He was playing meaningful minutes until the big 3 disbanded

[@Yongui-pi3fc]

He was an cheerleader

[@MikeM-np4od]

@@Yongui-pi3fc Bron, Bosh, and Wade all took less money for that cheerleader to stay in Miami.

[@andrewcook1246]

Ppl say all Russell did was defend but the Celtics were the worst defensive team in the league before him AND the worst fg% shooting team in the league. With him they were the best defensive team and rattled off 8 straight titles.

[@reignkaida]

There were like 3 teams in the league back then… no need for the history lesson.

[@BasketballHighway19]

​@@reignkaidaless teams. More talent per team. Try again

[@andrewcook1246]

@@reignkaida Here's a history Lesson: Oscar, Wilt, Russell, West, Reed, Hondo are all considered top 50 players. All from 60s and 4 are considered top 20. Less teams = less roster spots for bums and less meaningless playoff games Russell played against Wilt, Bellamy, Thurmond, Reed, etc 50x a season and every playoffs. Thats like Hakeem facing Ewing, Robinson and Shaq 50x a season instead of 12-18 every year for perspective.

[@reignkaida]

@@BasketballHighway19 You’re saying the league was more talented in the 50’s 🤣 go to sleep.

[@reignkaida]

@@andrewcook1246 But he didn’t play any of the players you named and I’m pretty sure their respective teams would’ve destroyed the Celtics from the 60s. The Celtics from the 80s would’ve demolished them cmon now !

[@troyfew2373]

Haslam wouldn't have the civil rights he has if it wasn't for players like Bill Russell doing what they did off the basketball courts.....

[@ProgressiveTruthSeekers]

Bill Russell paved the way for African American athletes in the NBA today. He also made our country and the world a better place as a civil rights activist.

[@MindoftheNorthStar]

Haslem should know better as an OG to say some clown BS like that

[@87alock]

Dude aint the OG of nothing. He's just old af

[@Ronaldothegoat0728]

@@87alocktechnically he is for the younger generation. He’s supposed to be paving a way for them.

[@kenyontucker6469]

I've never questioned whether or not Bill Russell was in the league.

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

F Udonis Haslem for saying f Bill Russell.

[@arkinsam7733]

Im a jordan era guy but also a witness to see Lebron, Kobe, spurs, warriors dynasty but nothing will diminish my respect for Bill Russell/Wilt/Magic/Bird era. Those were the greats to pave the way to revolutionize basketball GLOBALLY....I see garbage when I see these role players JJ redick, haslem, arenas who are dumba$$ but talks a lot of a$$

[@jeffcunningham0389]

Bill/wilt is nowhere near the same era as magic/bird lol wth are u smoking. Bill retired in the 60s and wilt 73. Bill/magic were 80s/90s. Also he didn’t disrespect him as a player. Go watch the actual video

[@arkinsam7733]

@@jeffcunningham0389 just vape, not a crackhead like u 😂 try to make another braindead comment and u prove my point

[@Kimeikus]

Respect: Udonis Hasnone.

[@ronniesouthern7829]

Key word is bench warmer. Russell won not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, not 6, not 7, not 8, not 9, not 10, but 11 NBA titles.

[@jeffcunningham0389]

In a league with 8 teams lol anything before the nba and aba merger has a big ass asterisk. And he never averaged more than 18ppg ever.

[@HugoSoup57]

@@jeffcunningham0389The league had only 8 teams, but they still had an 82 game schedule in the regular season. So players and teams had to match up against each more times. Any era, player’s legacy, championships, etc. can be given an asterisk, caveat, requires providing context. Also, so what if he didn’t average more than 15 PPG? Russell was the GOAT defensive player in NBA history. He had more defensive impact than any player in history, one of the most versatile defenders. He was one of the best shot blockers and rebounders in NBA history. He was a playmaker and leader, he could also jump really high in the air and run the fastbreak (actually, he basically invented the fastbreak). It doesn’t mean they should be discredited. It’s always the casuals who want to disrespect eras from the past. You’re an uneducated clown. 🤡 🗑

[@ronniesouthern7829]

@@jeffcunningham0389 Didnt have to average a bunch of points when you had John Havlichek, Sam Jones, KC Jones, and Tom Heinson with Red Aurebach coaching.

[@jeffcunningham0389]

@@ronniesouthern7829 sounds like he was carried to me

[@marsdenit2845]

Russel had a superteam, and the league only had like 5 teams

[@TheOrthodoxMoor]

The old head disrespected the OG...TF??? Bill Russell was a class act and a LEGEND 100% R.I.P. to the OG

[@johntorres5153]

Regardless of how you feel about the organization Bill Russell deserves respect

[@SonicSkychaser]

Betcha Udonis wouldn't last a day in the era Bill Russell played and endure in.

[@kurtwpg]

Maybe a guy who played a total of 500 minutes in final 7 seasons should shut his mouth about Bill Russell.

[@stevenelson3515]

Bill Russell was always my favorite player. I grew up in the SF Bay Area (still live there), but I was too young to see Bill play at USF. But the very first professional game I saw was Celtics at the Warriors at Civic Auditorium. I forget the year. My dad suggested I watch #6 on the Celtics, so I did. He didn’t score a lot, but he seemingly got every rebound that could be gotten and I lost track of blocked shots. I was hooked on him. I’ll say this about him. He is not the greatest basketball player of all time. That goes to Jordan, with Wilt a close second. But basketball-wise, I don’t think there has ever been a more intelligent player to play the game. Add in his work on civil rights issues, and he’s a legend. He, along with Arthur Ashe in tennis, were my athletic role models growing up.

[@jamespuso1627]

Honestly that's pretty downright shameful, not even just because he passed or was a great player but with all he did during the civil rights movement and the things he went through because of that like...damn, you HAVE to respect a guy like that more

[@EL_80]

You can't call someone who played for the same team a " journeyman."

[@SomeonesNeighbor]

People calling them plumbers and farmers, but they played better basketball than today's players. They followed the rules to the T, meanwhile, today's players can carry the ball, not dribble and travel 3-5 strides, make a lay up, got 'touched' on their jersey, then flop mid air, and fall down to the floor, hugging their knees. So its plumbers and farmers, versus today's divas. What an evolution. "They can not compete in today's NBA!" neither can today's players play in their era without violating all the goddamn rules in the NBA. I am happy that the greatest diva of all time will probably retire soon, I hope the NBA can recover back to its greatest state when LeDiva is gone.

[@NotGord]

UD already apologized for this. He said he just hated seeing a Celtics jersey in the Miami Heat arena because of their rivalry. It was nothing against Bill.

[@york5893]

Why would anyone listening to someone that will never be remembered as a NBA great talking about a legend

[@kennethharrison9409]

Players only criticize past players, because they never faced them. These teams scored over 100 points without a 3 point line.

[@patriclo9509]

Those who are not old enough to remember Bill Russell going silent as an NBA broadcaster on CBS with Rick Barry need to learn some history

[@azovandy14.88]

F Haslem, 6 was one of the classist winners of all time in professional sports.

[@Slyrock-1000]

For Udonis Haslem to say F Bill Russell when he paved the way for Udonis to have all those millions and be praised in that Heat arena shows a lack of awareness. He showed pure clown behavior with this one

[@steverenom.299]

Bill Russell was also the first black Head Coach (or Manager) in any of the four major sports. Udonis who??????????

[@scott783]

Udorkis Haslem, another career Mr. Triple Single, by NBA standards is a below average player at best! Consider the source

[@oppailover5439]

I like Haslem, wish he didn’t say this 🤦‍♂️

[@housepumpinpc3983]

I'd like to add...there were people who hated Bill Russell when he played. They hated a black man playing for lilly white Boston. So much so that they deficated on his bed and spray painted that word that could get you killed over his bed. So the notion he was beloved at all times isn't remotely accurate. The only reason St Louis Hawks didn't pick him was because he was black. St Louis deserve what they got...1 championship. So for an elder to say that about a man who fought for his right to exist and to be considered a human being is disappointing. And the fact that Bill is no longer with us, Udonis should know better.

[@michaelpetrovich5353]

Haslem is to experienced and to old to say something dumb like that. Very disapointing.

[@ursirius4878]

Udonis will never be the player or the man that Bill Russell was.

[@JohnnyRodgers3]

Despite the fact that wilt played against the second most HOF player at his position(only behind kareem and parish, which he played 7 years less than both) He PLAYED THE MOST TOTAL GAMES against another hof center….see list below lol (mind you these are their barefoot heights, in the modern NBA you would add 1-2 inches to their height, as players have been measured in their shoes only after 1977) C-Bill Russell: 6’10” HOF (143 games played in 9 seasons) C-Kareem Abdul Jabbar: 7'2" HOF(27 games played in 4 seasons) C-Willis Reed: 6,10” HOF(72 games played in 8 seasons) C-Walt Bellamy: 6'11" HOF(100 games played in 11 seasons) C-Artis Gilmore: 7'2" HOF C-Bob Lanier: 6'11" HOF(17 games played in 3 seasons) C-Nate Thurmond: 6'11" HOF(47 games played in 4 seasons) C-Bob McAdoo: 6’10” HOF (5 games played in 1 season) C-Elvin Hayes:6’9 “ HOF (22 games played in 4 seasons) (Wes Unseld is also a HOF center but he is 6’9) (26 times in 5 seasons) (Dave Cowens is also a HOF Center/Forward but he is 6”9)(17 games played in 3 seasons) (Connie Hawkins is also a HOF Forward/ center but he is 6”9)(31 games played in 4 seasons) (please note there are more HOF PF who guarded and were guarded by wilt chamberlain but the majority of them are 6’8 to 6’9) SO THATS 574 OUT OF 1045…WHICH TRANSLATES TO 54% OF WILTS GAMES BEING PLAYED AGAINST ANOTHER HOF CENTER…

[@sylence2012]

Welcome to JJ reddick era talking trash about people after they pass away.. first Kobe now bill

[@jeffcunningham0389]

How can UD be a journeyman if he’s only played for 1 team?

[@Flock13]

Not the point DH

[@jeffcunningham0389]

@@Flock13 um its the point of the question i asked aHole. He’s the very opposite of a journeyman… also this vid takes his quotes out of context and hes not even the one who said it. Bam was telling a story about it and in that context it isn’t that bad..

[@sugarnads]

Low production below average player too lazy to move. The ref is to the mindset

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[@MPatt2021]

Haslem is not a journeyman he's the exact opposite of that lol

[@CLYMA1.5CHAINZ]

Got his jersey retired for clapping on the bench

[@sparkyfister]

Never knew Bill Russell was so ripped!

[@IceColdKeiz]

A man that's worse than LeBron in every category doesn't have a voice for his opinion.

[@NORTH_CAROLINA]

I have Russell at #2 in my top 5 him and Jordan could be interchangeable for #1

[@fullmetal1766]

You sir have common sense

[@NORTH_CAROLINA]

@@fullmetal1766 💯

[@shazebahmed0704]

In 30 years there gonna be disrespecting Larry bird we can not let my generation ruin basketball legends because they don’t know 💩

[@PHjerome802]

Celtics fan or not, you gotta respect the man. The impact he had in and outside of the game will forever be significant. UD however, will just be the guy who had at least 5 seasons of decent playing time then nothing much else.

[@sardonicus76]

One of the strangest things about this is the fact that Haslem is in his forties. You might expect this kind of disrespectful ignorance from someone half his age but he’s been around long enough to know better. Gotta give him credit, though. If this is some bizarre, Scottie Pippen style attempt at trolling for attention, it’s definitely working.

[@evifnoskcaj]

Udonis Haslam played far less games, contributed far less, won far fewer chips, had worse stats, far fewer accolades (Bill Russell won back when the MVP actually meant something), and Bill Russel had such amazing accomplishments all while consistently winning against prime and inhuman Wilt Chaimberlain. Udonis needs to learn some respect for his elders and to not disrepect the dead. JJ Reddick set the bar low by making cowardly and false remarks about the past greats while being such a mediocre player himself with little accomplishments of his own. Larry Bird could talk shit cus Larry would back it up. You wouldn't talk shit to MJ because he would make you pay for it (and still does). But now, these clowns that act like spoiled brats with their sad media jobs do nothing all day but talk shit about the actual greats while sniffing Lebron's jock while he flops, chokes, whines, doesn't hussle, and underperforms and while they do nothing with their lives, don't give back, dishonor the history, and contribute nothing to basketball. There are good and hard working players in the current NBA that both respect their elders and the game and are trying to rise to the occassion, but the media, the shit talking losers that are overpaid and underperform and sit on the bench because of "load management", the lies on social media, the reffing that ejects players for nothing while having zero fundamentals (who even calls travels and carrys, illegal screens, etc anymore!), and players who choke and physically assault other players for nothing while they play like absolute garbage, all contribute to a tarnished reputation and alienate actual basketball fans that just want to watch fundamentally good and exciting basketball and see players that are good examples. The current NBA is a joke of what is used to be, and that's a damn shame.

[@bleedingcrystal4722]

Number 2 on my GOAT list. Number 1 on my respect list.

[@Zamppa86]

Bill Russell is the greatest winner of all time, one of the greatest defenders of all time and did a lot for the humanity and society outside of the basketball court. Udonis Haslem should definitely be ashamed of himself...And then be a bit more ashamed of himself.

[@MikeM-np4od]

Ain't that deep. We know the Heat/Celtics rivalary in recent years and Haslem was apart of it big time during the Heatles days. He said it during a pregame speech and didn't mean it as disrespect for Russell as a man or player...it was more of a F*ck the Boston Celtics (and city of Boston) organization if anything. It would be like retiring MJ's jersey in Detroit before a Bulls game and someone like 2004 Ben Wallace saying "F*ck Jordan"!

[@BostonBori92]

He could get his point across without mentioning a civil rights legend lol

[@BostonBori92]

@ScaryHoursInsideLA Imagine if a San Diego Padre or A San Francisco Giant said Fuck Jackie Robinson on Jackie Robinson day playing the Dodgers as a way to pump up their team? You can make points....without being disrespectful to civil rights activists lmaoo

[@BostonBori92]

@ScaryHoursInsideLA It's doesn't the league retired his number due to him being a pioneer for black athletes, specifically basketball players after he passed away not like he was just some guy some ppl transcend the game

[@BostonBori92]

@ScaryHoursInsideLA Who's the other?

[@MikeM-np4od]

@@BostonBori92 Man I sure Bill Russell has said "F*ck name competitive legend on a rival team before" in the locker room it ain't personal. Hell his own fans in Boston treated him worst while he was winning chips for them.

[@charlescarter6163]

They don't respect the players b4 them!

[@rickbackous1041]

I didn't hear Udonis say this and I hope he had enough class to not say it but...if he did, Bill was the best player in the world when he played. Udonis was probably the best player on his high school team when he played. Now he's just one of many. Still quite an accomplishment for him but have some respect for Bill.

[@russelturner5771]

That's the problem with this era of NBA players been disrespectful of great HOFS legends who unlike themselves actually were accomplished individuals. Today's players stand on the shoulders of those past players.

[@kdjr3062]

A lot of people are calling UD ass but earlier on he was actually a good player he good 12-9 in 07-8 a soild run. Not everyone can be a hof/legend that’s a soild role player plus it helps the soild veteran presence he’s been a fixture in the locker room for a decade

[@nerdbamarich2063]

UD is a certified clown for that

[@LilJMoore]

Bro gets his jersey retired and starts talking mess for no reason. Bro is a literal benchwarmer

[@machomusprime50]

Udonis Haslem is a pure 🤡 for disrespecting Bill Russell. No class whatsoever.

[@robertdaniels-lane7321]

Yeah, I lost respect for Haslem because of this. He better prepare himself to retaliate and defend himself cause I’m pretty sure active and definitely retired players are gonna be on his ass for what he said. 😅

[@granthill24]

What is he on? Homeboy jumped out the window on this one!

[@zstrikerlol]

Say all you want about his ball game, but his influence off the court is undeniable. His civil rights activism and him paving the way for future generations of the sport are all what made him as great as he was. His defense and court IQ also help 😉

[@software3707]

4:24 Hakeem game 6 of the 94 finals was a series saving block as well. If Sparks gets that one off, he probably sinks it at the buzzer.

[@chrilpy]

There was no guarantee that they’d win game 7 tho

[@dennisdezarn5895]

John Sparks! I dated his daughter Kelly in middle school. Nice guy.

[@ronque23]

WTF says F Bill Russell??? I’m a bulls fan and I can completely understand saying that about Jordan who is not a nice guy. But Bill Russell???

[@sandman1008]

I like UD, but he was out of pocket with this comment. Really, you can't be disrespecting all-time great players like that. He knows better than that.

[@mauriciopimentel6451]

Welcome to the NBA Media, and to some extent, fandom too, talking shit about legends that made the what it is, and some of them we will never see again

[@Jaykurosakii]

Bill Russell would have clamped and destroyed his goofy ahh. He lucky to have d wade and LeBron to carry his coattails to the rings he has

[@kalinwang1]

I can, are we going to ignore the Giannis block? Also, Giannis statistically has the greatest close out game performance in NBA finals history

[@theteleisewilliamsexperience]

What does that have 2 do with a bum disrespecting Bill Russell?

[@kalinwang1]

@@theteleisewilliamsexperience it has to do with claiming statistically having the best closeout game. Mic drop...

[@hellraiser420]

0:21 Can't really call Udonis a journeyman when he's the opposite, he stayed with the Heat for 20 years and retired there. Everything else with your video I completely agree with. Fuck Udonis Haslem (and I'm a Heat fan)

[@jareddickerson5127]

You're a Heat fan? Go to the arena and say it to that man's face. Go listen to what UD actually said and you'll realize how stupid you are for jumping to that conclusion

[@joonskrilla]

That game, Tom Heinsohn had 37 pts. Didn't mention him. He was a HoFer on his team as well

[@vlada]

Making a jersey number disappear forever isn't an honour, it's making that person irrelevant. When you see number X on any team, the number is the single connection between different era. That number should be revered and desired by players. Every kid would dream to wear the number of their hero, even more so if at the same club. When you watch soccer and the list of great players that wore the 10 (or other number) for a club, it is an honour to wear that same number. Every time you see the new 10, you remember all the players that were before. That's how you create tradition. The Montreal Canadiens have a long history of 22-24 titles and have 18 players numbers retired. Ask a younger fan now who was number 2 or number 10 and few will know.

[@NotGord]

0:21 Do you know what journeyman means? He stayed on the Heat his entire career so how can he be a journeyman?

[@StuntmanBeatz313]

I get what he saying but the delivery was wild 😂😂 Bill caught a stray

[@cnothegoat23]

Mt. Rushmore player is solidified with Jordan

[@josephkolozi9364]

He couldn’t wash Russel’s jock strap.

[@charlesclark5415]

Well you got to think THIS IS SOMETHING that was built up by the NBA Media they disrespected Bill first by saying that his 11 chips was nothing when the Goat case is on the table compared to Mj had all these dumb Jordan sneaker 👟 fans thinking 6 is greater than 11 😅😅they knew if you was willing to spend all your money on the shoes that you must couldn't count😅😅😅😅

[@lioninthesun]

I was a laker fan and had total respect for russell, he should have been more mature in what he said because I understand what he said but that’s extremely disrespectful. Without bill there might not be an nba

[@indiamckenz5228]

😂😂😂 UD got them talking..he say he repented

[@gabrielmurray929]

Bill Russell is top 5.

[@BlimpCityFeeder]

I remember UD on those Coach Donovan Gator teams with J. Noah that went back 2 back. I remember his titles with MIA. They pale in comparison to the Player-Coach Civil Right Leader who balled out with 11 titles. I lost respect for UD.

[@Kamylamy]

bro his basketball career wasn't the reason why he got his jersey retired

[@gregshirley-jeffersonboule6258]

And this year's Craig Hodges Award goes to ...

[@Peakfreud]

Miami Fan and Miam resident, the Narrative around U.D gets more respect than the actual U.D go listen to anyone of his interviews and see if they reality lines up with myth.

[@Nonukes2024]

Damn.... considering 1969... Russell was the Player*Coach.... San Fran U.... US Olympics 1960 ?

[@robocop581]

How can someone lead from the bench? The only thing bench warmers are useful for is keeping the seat warm and cheerleading

[@RwandaBob]

i understand saying “fuck bill russell” given the context as a way to motivate your team and get your head in the competitive mindset. if he had said that was it and that he has respect for bill russell it was just a way to get into the game that’s one thing. but to double down with the disrespect makes it a lot worse especially considering his age

[@marsdenit2845]

Bill Russel disrespected others himself

[@HeathOverledger]

Haslem couldn’t keep up with Bill Russell in Chuck Taylors. Hopefully someone close to him gets in his ear about disrespecting someone in their very line of work who paved the way for a bozos like Udonis Haslem to attain his wealth. Sad to see a late great be egregiously disrespected in such a fashion. RIP to the greatest winner of all time, Bill Russell! 💍💍💍💍💍💍💍💍💍💍💍

[@APOCALYPSE2385_]

Haslem was only with the Heat for so long cause they forgot he was there then they felt sorry for him so let him choose when to retire he needs to not talk above his status he didn't even sniff the air the greats did he was just there as DWade and others played and actually did something with he Heat

[@vittiriowashington5211]

UD outta pocket if this is true

[@luisc5323]

Yall really acting like Yall care about fucking Bill Russell lmao

[@phenomenal-fitness]

Bill Russell not only paved the way for the NBA, but “black” Americans. He endured more than the so-called social justice “black” athletes of today. I respect what UD did for Heat Nation, but he’s are totally out of bounds for this BS 😡

[@nikofanene8317]

Wtf did UD do for the heat? Clap his hands real loud?

[@phenomenal-fitness]

@@nikofanene8317 😂😂😂😂