Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell talks to John King

Bill Russell reflects on being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.  A highlight of this interview aired on CNN’s John King, USA.  The full interview will premiere on True NBA, a newsmagazine show on NBA TV, the league’s 24-hour network, later this spring.

Bill Russell to CNN’s John King on Jackie Robinson: “… I had enormous respect for him. And my attitude was Jackie has gotten us from point A to point B. So I should start from point B, not go back to point A.”

Visit CNN.com for the full transcript.