Bill Russell won a total of 11 NBA championship rings during his 13-year playing career with the Boston Celtics. These championships were won in the years 1957, 1959 through 1966, and 1968 and 1969. He also served as a player- coach for the last three seasons, winning two of those titles in that dual role. Despite his multiple roles, the total number of championships he won remains 11, which is the most by any NBA player in history