Campy Russell

Michael Campanella "Campy" Russell (born January 12, 1952) is an American former professional basketball player who played small forward in the National Basketball Association. Before turning professional, Russell starred at the University of Michigan, where he played three seasons. In his junior year he averaged 23.7 points per game and was named an All-American.

Russell played nine years in the NBA, from 1975 to 1982 and again in 1985, for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks. During the 1978–79 season he averaged 21.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game for the Cavaliers and was selected to play in the 1979 NBA All-Star Game.

After his playing career, Russell joined the Cavaliers' front office as Director of Alumni Relations. He also served as a co-host of the Cavaliers' pregame and postgame show, Cavaliers Live, alongside Cayleigh Griffin on Bally Sports Ohio, through the 2023–24 season. On March 26, 2022, Russell was honored with a spot on the Cavaliers Wall of Honor, along with former players World B. Free and Lenny Wilkens and former owner Gordon Gund.