Bryon Russell

Bryon Demetrise Russell (sometimes incorrectly called "Byron Russell"; born December 31, 1970 in San Bernardino, California), is a basketball player in the NBA. In the 2004 NBA season, B-RU$$ (as he is known to friends) played for the Denver Nuggets; before that he played for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Washington Wizards and the Utah Jazz, where he played for nine seasons after being taken in the second round by the Jazz in the 1993 NBA Draft from Long Beach State.

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December 31 - 1970 - San Bernardino, California - Basketball - NBA - 2004 - Denver Nuggets - Los Angeles Lakers - Washington Wizards - Utah Jazz - 1993 NBA Draft - Long Beach State

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Russell, although known for hard-nosed defense, is most remembered for an unsuccessful defensive play. Near the controversial end of Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals, he was assigned the task of defending Michael Jordan on the Chicago Bulls' final possession. Jordan shoved Russell literally to the floor as Russell tried to follow him. Jordan sank the shot that would win the Bulls the game and the championship in his last NBA Finals appearance.

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1998 NBA Finals - Michael Jordan - Chicago Bulls

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Russell had his best season with the Jazz in 1999-2000, when he averaged 14.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. During 1998-2000, he played in every single regular season game.

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