Bill Russell Claims Michael Jordan Played In Worse Era Than Him

Both players not only had a fantastic number of achievements, but their influence in their respective eras shaped the world around them that was not solely surrounded by basketball.

Apart from being great athletes, Jordan and Russell both had tremendous basketball IQ’s, which allowed them to always be two steps ahead of their opponent in any situation. Their competitive nature is also an important aspect of their game, and casual trash-talking is a big part of that.