... what he believed. "He would never give out an autograph because he felt a hand shake was worth more. No superstar had ever dealt with the media or fans in this way." (Limbrick, D.) Because of this many fans disliked Russell regardless of his talent, but it did not bother him the slightest. The ... media would portray him as arrogant, while the people closest to him with describe him as extremely intelligent and just simply wanted the respect to have privacy. ... the entire black race." (Limbrick, D.) He changed the game of basketball as well as the role of the superstar, and the role of...

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