books.google.com - When Bill Russell retired in 1969, his departure signaled the end of the Boston Celtics dynasty. The Celts, with Russell in the middle, had won 11 NBA championships in 13 years, but as the 1969-70 season opened so did the door for a new champion. Some felt the L.A. Lakers, with their superstar triumvirate...http://books.google.com/books/about/Tales_from_the_1969_1970_New_York_Knicks.html?id=pW9DY-Tlfz8C&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareTales from the 1969-1970 New York Knicks