Tracy McGrady vs. Bill Russell Comparison

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

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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
Tracy McGrady:
1997-98 to 2012-13
Bill Russell:
1956-57 to 1968-69

NBA Championships and Seasons

Tracy McGrady0
Bill Russell11
Tracy McGrady16
Bill Russell13
Tracy McGrady9
Bill Russell13
Tracy McGrady7
Bill Russell12

Honors and Awards

Tracy McGrady0
Bill Russell5
Tracy McGrady2
Bill Russell3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Tracy McGrady7
Bill Russell11
Tracy McGrady0
Bill Russell1
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Tracy McGrady0
Bill Russell1
Tracy McGrady2
Bill Russell0
Tracy McGrady0
Bill Russell4
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Tracy McGrady 19.6
Bill Russell 15.1

Tracy McGrady 5.6
Bill Russell 22.5

Tracy McGrady 4.4
Bill Russell 4.3

Tracy McGrady 1.2
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Tracy McGrady 0.9
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Tracy McGrady 18,381
Bill Russell 14,522

Tracy McGrady 5,276
Bill Russell 21,620

Tracy McGrady 4,161
Bill Russell 4,100

Tracy McGrady 1,136
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Tracy McGrady 807
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Tracy McGrady 938
Bill Russell 963

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tracy McGrady .435
Bill Russell .440

3-Point Percentage
Tracy McGrady .338
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Tracy McGrady .746
Bill Russell .561

Best Season (no game minimum)

Tracy McGrady 32.1
(2003)
Bill Russell 18.9
(1962)

Tracy McGrady 7.9
(2002)
Bill Russell 24.7
(1964)

Tracy McGrady 6.5
(2007)
Bill Russell 5.8
(1967)

Tracy McGrady 1.7
(2005)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Tracy McGrady 1.9
(2000)
Bill Russell -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Tracy McGrady 22.2
Bill Russell 16.2

Tracy McGrady 5.7
Bill Russell 24.9

Tracy McGrady 5.0
Bill Russell 4.7

Tracy McGrady 1.1
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Tracy McGrady 0.9
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Tracy McGrady 1,109
Bill Russell 2,673

Tracy McGrady 286
Bill Russell 4,104

Tracy McGrady 249
Bill Russell 770

Tracy McGrady 53
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Tracy McGrady 47
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Tracy McGrady 50
Bill Russell 165

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tracy McGrady .426
Bill Russell .430

3-Point Percentage
Tracy McGrady .290
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Tracy McGrady .757
Bill Russell .603

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Tracy McGrady 33.8
(2001)
Bill Russell 22.4
(1962)

Tracy McGrady 8.2
(2008)
Bill Russell 29.9
(1961)

Tracy McGrady 8.3
(2001)
Bill Russell 6.3
(1965)

Tracy McGrady 2.0
(2003)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Tracy McGrady 1.8
(2002)
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.