The passing of NBA legend Bill Russell will certainly call for a celebration of one of the most sortied American lives of our time.

The sports world will also take time to reflect on where his on the court legacy ranks him among the game's greats.

Considering Russell played for one of the most start-studded franchises in NBA history, his place among the franchise's greatest players also warrants discussion.

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Here is my list of the 10 greatest players to step on the parquet in Boston:

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