Dennis Rodman vs. Bill Russell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bill Russell and Dennis Rodman 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
Dennis Rodman:
1986-87 to 1999-00
Bill Russell:
1956-57 to 1968-69

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dennis Rodman5
Bill Russell11
Dennis Rodman14
Bill Russell13
Dennis Rodman11
Bill Russell13
Dennis Rodman2
Bill Russell12

Honors and Awards

Dennis Rodman0
Bill Russell5
Dennis Rodman0
Bill Russell3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Rodman2
Bill Russell11
Dennis Rodman7
Bill Russell1
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dennis Rodman8
Bill Russell1
Dennis Rodman2
Bill Russell0
*
Dennis Rodman7
Bill Russell4
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Rodman 7.3
Bill Russell 15.1

Dennis Rodman 13.1
Bill Russell 22.5

Dennis Rodman 1.8
Bill Russell 4.3

Dennis Rodman 0.7
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Dennis Rodman 6,683
Bill Russell 14,522

Dennis Rodman 11,954
Bill Russell 21,620

Dennis Rodman 1,600
Bill Russell 4,100

Dennis Rodman 611
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Dennis Rodman 531
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Dennis Rodman 911
Bill Russell 963

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Rodman .521
Bill Russell .440

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Rodman .231
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Rodman .584
Bill Russell .561

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dennis Rodman 11.6
(1988)
Bill Russell 18.9
(1962)

Dennis Rodman 18.7
(1992)
Bill Russell 24.7
(1964)

Dennis Rodman 3.1
(1997)
Bill Russell 5.8
(1967)

Dennis Rodman 0.9
(1988)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Dennis Rodman 0.9
(1989)
Bill Russell -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dennis Rodman 6.4
Bill Russell 16.2

Dennis Rodman 9.9
Bill Russell 24.9

Dennis Rodman 1.2
Bill Russell 4.7

Dennis Rodman 0.6
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Dennis Rodman 1,081
Bill Russell 2,673

Dennis Rodman 1,676
Bill Russell 4,104

Dennis Rodman 205
Bill Russell 770

Dennis Rodman 106
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Dennis Rodman 97
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Dennis Rodman 169
Bill Russell 165

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Rodman .490
Bill Russell .430

3-Point Percentage
Dennis Rodman .149
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Rodman .540
Bill Russell .603

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dennis Rodman 8.9
(1995)
Bill Russell 22.4
(1962)

Dennis Rodman 16.0
(1994)
Bill Russell 29.9
(1961)

Dennis Rodman 2.1
(1996)
Bill Russell 6.3
(1965)

Dennis Rodman 2.0
(1994)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Dennis Rodman 1.3
(1994)
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.