Celebrating Bill Russell’s All-Star resume: Records, stats and game log for Celtics legend

Bill Russell was the biggest winner in NBA history, winning 11 championships in 13 seasons with the Celtics. He had the ultimate team-first mentality, focused on defense and allowing Boston’s other stars to pick up points.

While he will always be associated with the Celtics’ incredible history, Russell’s legacy as a singles player should not be overlooked.

He was a five-time MVP, 11-time All-NBA selection, and 12-time All-Star. He missed only the All-Star cut as a rookie in 1956-57 and led the league in rebounding that season.

Ahead of this year’s All-Star Game, let’s take a look back at Russell’s history in the annual event, beginning with the 1958 competition.

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1958 NBA All-Star Game: East 130, West 118

• 11 points (5-12 shooting)
• 11 setbacks
• 2 assists
• 26 minutes

1959 NBA All-Star Game: West 124, East 108

• 7 points (3-10 shooting)
• 9 setbacks
• 1 help
• 27 minutes

1960 NBA All-Star Game: East 125, West 115

• 6 points (3-7 shooting)
• 8 setbacks
• 3 assists
• 27 minutes

1961 NBA All-Star Game: West 153, East 131

• 24 points (9-15 shooting)
• 11 setbacks
• 1 help
• 28 minutes

1962 NBA All-Star Game: West 150, East 130

• 12 points (5-12 shooting)
• 12 setbacks
• 2 assists
• 27 minutes

1963 NBA All-Star Game: East 115, West 108

• 19 points (8-14 shooting)
• 24 rebounds
• 5 assists
• 37 minutes

1964 NBA All-Star Game: East 111, West 107

• 13 points (6-13 shooting)
• 21 rebounds
• 2 assists
• 42 minutes

1965 NBA All-Star Game: East 124, West 123

• 17 points (7-12 shooting)
• 13 rebounds
• 5 assists
• 33 minutes

1966 NBA All-Star Game: East 137, West 94

• 2 points (1-6 shooting)
• 10 setbacks
• 2 assists
• 23 minutes

1967 NBA All-Star Game: West 135, East 120

• 2 points (1-2 shooting)
• 5 setbacks
• 5 assists
• 22 minutes

1968 NBA All-Star Game: East 144, West 124

• 4 points (2-4 shooting)
• 9 setbacks
• 8 assists
• 23 minutes

1969 NBA All-Star Game: East 123, West 112

• 3 points (1-4 shooting)
• 6 setbacks
• 3 assists
• 28 minutes

Bill Russell’s Career NBA All-Star Stats

• 8-4 record
• 10.0 points per game (45.9 percent shooting)
• 11.6 rebounds per game
• 3.3 assists per game
• 28.6 minutes per game
• 1963 All-Star Game MVP
• Tie for most minutes played in a single All-Star game with Oscar Robertson, Nate Thurmond and Jerry West (42)
• Top four of all All-Star Game rebounds (139)
• Top 10 All-Star Game Minutes (343)