Gilbert Arenas vs. Bill Russell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bill Russell and Gilbert Arenas that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Gilbert Arenas:
2001-02 to 2011-12
Bill Russell:
1956-57 to 1968-69

NBA Championships and Seasons

Gilbert Arenas0
Bill Russell11
Gilbert Arenas11
Bill Russell13
Gilbert Arenas5
Bill Russell13
Gilbert Arenas3
Bill Russell12

Honors and Awards

Gilbert Arenas0
Bill Russell5
Gilbert Arenas0
Bill Russell3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Gilbert Arenas3
Bill Russell11
Gilbert Arenas0
Bill Russell1
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Gilbert Arenas0
Bill Russell1
Gilbert Arenas0
Bill Russell4
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Gilbert Arenas 20.7
Bill Russell 15.1

Gilbert Arenas 3.9
Bill Russell 22.5

Gilbert Arenas 5.3
Bill Russell 4.3

Gilbert Arenas 1.6
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Gilbert Arenas 0.2
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Gilbert Arenas 11,402
Bill Russell 14,522

Gilbert Arenas 2,168
Bill Russell 21,620

Gilbert Arenas 2,909
Bill Russell 4,100

Gilbert Arenas 884
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Gilbert Arenas 134
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Gilbert Arenas 552
Bill Russell 963

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .421
Bill Russell .440

3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .351
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .803
Bill Russell .561

Best Season (no game minimum)

Gilbert Arenas 29.3
(2006)
Bill Russell 18.9
(1962)

Gilbert Arenas 4.7
(2005)
Bill Russell 24.7
(1964)

Gilbert Arenas 10.0
(2009)
Bill Russell 5.8
(1967)

Gilbert Arenas 2.0
(2006)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Gilbert Arenas 0.5
(2009)
Bill Russell -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Gilbert Arenas 17.1
Bill Russell 16.2

Gilbert Arenas 3.5
Bill Russell 24.9

Gilbert Arenas 3.8
Bill Russell 4.7

Gilbert Arenas 1.2
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Gilbert Arenas 0.4
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Gilbert Arenas 530
Bill Russell 2,673

Gilbert Arenas 107
Bill Russell 4,104

Gilbert Arenas 118
Bill Russell 770

Gilbert Arenas 37
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Gilbert Arenas 11
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Gilbert Arenas 31
Bill Russell 165

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .410
Bill Russell .430

3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .305
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .769
Bill Russell .603

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Gilbert Arenas 34.0
(2006)
Bill Russell 22.4
(1962)

Gilbert Arenas 5.5
(2006)
Bill Russell 29.9
(1961)

Gilbert Arenas 6.2
(2005)
Bill Russell 6.3
(1965)

Gilbert Arenas 2.2
(2006)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Gilbert Arenas 0.7
(2006)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.