To define true greatness in pro sports, there's no greater measuring stick than championships.
Which is why Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell remains the quintessential winner in North American pro sports. He starred on 11 NBA championship squads in 13 seasons.
In the bj-league, Jeff Newton will always have that label since this is the circuit's 11th and final season. He won six titles in nine seasons, playing his final game in May 2014 as the Ryukyu Golden Kings wrapped up their third championship in his sixth seasons with the club. For Newton, it marked the end of a magnificent career.
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