It was an honor call you pops," the son said. Watts had been in poor health since a stroke in 2021. Watts was signed by coach Bill Russell to play for the Sonics in 1973 as an undrafted rookie.

Ridiculous. Complex’s Angel Diaz on Russell: “You want to talk about underrated? Bill Russell is grossly disrespected when talking about the greats. Not only is he the greatest winner in all ...