Bill Russell: 12 quotes about basketball

3. Strategy against Wilt Chamberlain

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Wilt Chamberlain of the Los Angeles Lakers tries to shoot over Bill Russel, but is blocked, during the first period of the NBA Playoffs in Los Angeles May 5, 1969.

"Because I knew Wilt as I did, I was always seeking to take advantage of his good nature. I did whatever I could to make sure I would never get him angry or fired up. My battle plan with him was always to keep him feeling as comfortable as possible with his own game. If he ever felt pressured or shown up, he would take notice and try that much harder. I was determined to make sure that never happened.”

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