Anthony Davis vs. Bill Russell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bill Russell and Anthony Davis 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
Anthony Davis:
2012-13 to 2023-24
Bill Russell:
1956-57 to 1968-69

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Davis1
Bill Russell11
Anthony Davis12
Bill Russell13
Anthony Davis5
Bill Russell13
Anthony Davis1 *
Bill Russell0
*
Anthony Davis9
Bill Russell12

Honors and Awards

Anthony Davis0
Bill Russell5
Anthony Davis4
Bill Russell3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Bill Russell11
Anthony Davis2
Bill Russell1
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Bill Russell1
Anthony Davis0
Bill Russell4
Anthony Davis3
Bill Russell0
*
Anthony Davis1 *
Bill Russell0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.
Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 24.1
Bill Russell 15.1

Anthony Davis 10.6
Bill Russell 22.5

Anthony Davis 2.5
Bill Russell 4.3

Anthony Davis 1.3
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Anthony Davis 2.3
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 17,521
Bill Russell 14,522

Anthony Davis 7,725
Bill Russell 21,620

Anthony Davis 1,808
Bill Russell 4,100

Anthony Davis 964
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Anthony Davis 1,691
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Anthony Davis 728
Bill Russell 963

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .522
Bill Russell .440

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .299
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .795
Bill Russell .561

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 28.1
(2018)
Bill Russell 18.9
(1962)

Anthony Davis 12.6
(2024)
Bill Russell 24.7
(1964)

Anthony Davis 3.9
(2019)
Bill Russell 5.8
(1967)

Anthony Davis 1.6
(2019)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Anthony Davis 2.9
(2015)
Bill Russell -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 25.9
Bill Russell 16.2

Anthony Davis 11.4
Bill Russell 24.9

Anthony Davis 2.7
Bill Russell 4.7

Anthony Davis 1.3
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Anthony Davis 2.2
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 1,427
Bill Russell 2,673

Anthony Davis 627
Bill Russell 4,104

Anthony Davis 150
Bill Russell 770

Anthony Davis 74
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Anthony Davis 121
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Anthony Davis 55
Bill Russell 165

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .533
Bill Russell .430

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .327
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .841
Bill Russell .603

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 31.5
(2015)
Bill Russell 22.4
(1962)

Anthony Davis 14.1
(2023)
Bill Russell 29.9
(1961)

Anthony Davis 3.5
(2020)
Bill Russell 6.3
(1965)

Anthony Davis 2.0
(2018)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Anthony Davis 3.1
(2023)
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.