Red and Me Book Review

by Jeff Clark on Jun 11, 2009 9:58 AM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

Not much happening today, so I thought I'd link to this review of Bill Russell's new book "Red and Me."

If I could pick any player in history to start a franchise in the National Basketball Association, I would pick Bill Russell. He was the smartest player ever to play the game and the epitome of a team leader. But in order for him to fulfill his brilliant potential, he needed a coach flexible enough to learn from him and insightful enough to treat him with respect and candor. In Red Auerbach, Russell found his partner, and over 13 years they won 11 N.B.A. championships. During that time, from incidents on court and off, Russell slowly came to trust Auerbach the man as much as Auerbach the coach or general manager. "Red and Me," which he wrote with Alan Steinberg, is the story of their relationship.

While we're at it, if you missed Master PO's interview with Bill Russell a couple of years back, here's Part 1 and Part 2.

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Once again, that Po interview was epic...

Definitely the most memorable Celticsblog moment ever, from my perspective.

All the negativity in this town sucks. It sucks, and it stinks, and it sucks. - Rick Pitino

by Roy_Hobbs on Jun 11, 2009 10:34 AM EDT reply actions

Thanks Roy

I was grateful for the chance although so flippin nervous I sounded like even more of a Homer than usual

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Jun 11, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions

THIS IS WHY

Red is the greatest coach ever, in every aspect of the word.

Should Phil Jackson be fortunate enough to win the Championship this year, he might have the most rings…but he doesn’t have much else.

Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk

by mcpu40 on Jun 11, 2009 11:26 AM EDT reply actions

I finished reading the book last night

A touching book. Both men were private in their own way, and for Mr. Russell to write so openly about he and Red is evidence of the depth of feeling between the two men.

The insights into friendship and the way men behave with each other is sharp, and something you may want to revisit from time to time.

If you want to know why the Celtics are THE CELTICS then read the book. It stems from the way Red, Russell, and Walter Brown handled themselves.

If you aren’t sure that you want to buy it, I’m sure your local library will have it on the shelf.

by JAM on Jun 11, 2009 12:24 PM EDT reply actions

Master Po

Looks like Grasshopper finally snatched the stone.

by The Real Large James 2 on Jun 11, 2009 1:09 PM EDT reply actions

I had a friend who interviewed Bill Russell in the mid 60’s for his college newspaper. Russell was very personable and cooperative, but he conducted the entire interview naked, sitting in front of his locker with a towel wrapped around his neck. My friend remarked that Russell was one of the most well-endowed men he had every seen.

Master Po, I’m sure your experience was different.

by Brickowski on Jun 11, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions