One of the NBA's best players of all time stole the show at the NBA Awards Monday. Bill Russell, the game's greatest champion, flipped the bird to another league legend, Charles Barkley, after Barkley paid homage to him.
Bill Russell flipped off Charles Barkley on live TV..LEGEND 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/aCxVG09i4a
As for Russell's explanation of why he gave Barkley the finger? It was incredible.
Sorry everyone, I forgot it was live TV & I can’t help myself whenever I see Charles it just is pure instinct. @NBAonTNT @NBA #birdman #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/0zQLvWhuKi
It was a joke, of course—there's no real bad blood between the two. Viewers got a kick out of the interaction.
and bill russell just gave chuck the bird on tv.
Bill Russell has no chill 😂 pic.twitter.com/8H3ppyH8PO
Bill Russell just flipped off Charles Barkley on live TV. Don’t ever call MJ the GOAT again
BILL RUSSELL GIVING THE BIRD TO CHARLES BARKLEY THE GREATEST pic.twitter.com/zGq2ZvFcgu
Bill Russell trends.
I click, fearing the worst.
Then, I see why.
And it's the best.
Whew.
I think Bill Russell just collected his 12th ring with this power move pic.twitter.com/bl1yVRytsA
The awards show featured James Harden winning MVP and Ben Simmons winning Rookie of the Year, among other honors. Check out a recap of the event here.
