Whether college athletes should be compensated for the millions of dollars they bring in to universities around the nation, or just be happy to receive a “free” education, has been a hot button topic for many years.

Nothing, though, has been said about the fairness of capitalizing off the professional fame of those athletes once they leave college – until now.

Celtic legend Bill Russell has plans to finally make the NCAA pay up.

It appears that the NCAA may be in violation this time. Former Boston Celtics great Bill Russell has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, alleging that the intercollegiate sports governing association has profited from featuring his likeness in commercially sold videos without seeking his permission or offering compensation. Russell filed suit in a federal court in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday.