bulls/celts..great series

Originally Posted by docicu3

A few truths before the 3rd OT......

1. The shot clock came into the league for the 1954-55 season...

Russell and KC Jones were winning NCAA national championships in 54 and 55

Russell had a shot clock his whole career in 1956 on.......the Celts were actually the leaders of the black player roster breakthrough....the city was and still is the most racist northern city in america which is what I remeber growing up there then

1. You are absolutely correct. I was thinking college.
The standing in the lane on D used however so it still was very difficult on offense.
Isolations, 2 man game not nearly as effective. My bad.

2. YOu just made my point. Breakthrough.
There does not need to be any breakthrough if the best players are
playing. Clearly all the talent was not being tapped.