Bill Russell vs. Zion Williamson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Zion Williamson and Bill Russell 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
Bill Russell:
1956-57 to 1968-69
Zion Williamson:
2019-20 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Bill Russell11
Zion Williamson0
Bill Russell13
Zion Williamson4
Bill Russell13
Zion Williamson0
Bill Russell12
Zion Williamson2

Honors and Awards

Bill Russell5
Zion Williamson0
Bill Russell3
Zion Williamson0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Bill Russell11
Zion Williamson0
Bill Russell1 *
Zion Williamson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Bill Russell1
Zion Williamson0
Bill Russell4
Zion Williamson0
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Bill Russell 15.1
Zion Williamson 24.7

Bill Russell 22.5
Zion Williamson 6.6

Bill Russell 4.3
Zion Williamson 4.1

Bill Russell -
n/a **
Zion Williamson 0.9

Bill Russell -
n/a **
Zion Williamson 0.6

Totals Stats

Bill Russell 14,522
Zion Williamson 4,352

Bill Russell 21,620
Zion Williamson 1,154

Bill Russell 4,100
Zion Williamson 720

Bill Russell -
n/a **
Zion Williamson 165

Bill Russell -
n/a **
Zion Williamson 102

Bill Russell 963
Zion Williamson 176

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bill Russell .440
Zion Williamson .599

3-Point Percentage
Bill Russell -
n/a **
Zion Williamson .346

Free Throw Percentage
Bill Russell .561
Zion Williamson .695

Best Season (no game minimum)

Bill Russell 18.9
(1962)
Zion Williamson 27.0
(2021)

Bill Russell 24.7
(1964)
Zion Williamson 7.2
(2021)

Bill Russell 5.8
(1967)
Zion Williamson 5.0
(2024)

Bill Russell -
n/a **
Zion Williamson 1.1
(2023)

Bill Russell -
n/a **
Zion Williamson 0.6
(2021)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Bill Russell 16.2
Zion Williamson -

Bill Russell 24.9
Zion Williamson -

Bill Russell 4.7
Zion Williamson -

Bill Russell -
n/a **
Zion Williamson -

Bill Russell -
n/a **
Zion Williamson -

Totals Stats

Bill Russell 2,673
Zion Williamson -

Bill Russell 4,104
Zion Williamson -

Bill Russell 770
Zion Williamson -

Bill Russell -
n/a **
Zion Williamson -

Bill Russell -
n/a **
Zion Williamson -

Bill Russell 165
Zion Williamson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bill Russell .430
Zion Williamson -

3-Point Percentage
Bill Russell -
n/a **
Zion Williamson -

Free Throw Percentage
Bill Russell .603
Zion Williamson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Bill Russell 22.4
(1962)
Zion Williamson -

Bill Russell 29.9
(1961)
Zion Williamson -

Bill Russell 6.3
(1965)
Zion Williamson -

Bill Russell -
n/a **
Zion Williamson -

Bill Russell -
n/a **
Zion Williamson -

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.