D'Angelo Russell vs. Bill Walton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bill Walton and D'Angelo 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
D'Angelo Russell:
2015-16 to 2023-24
Bill Walton:
1974-75 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

D'Angelo Russell0
Bill Walton2
D'Angelo Russell9
Bill Walton10
D'Angelo Russell3
Bill Walton4
D'Angelo Russell1 *
Bill Walton0
*
D'Angelo Russell1
Bill Walton2

Honors and Awards

D'Angelo Russell0
Bill Walton1
D'Angelo Russell0
Bill Walton1
D'Angelo Russell0
Bill Walton1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
D'Angelo Russell0
Bill Walton2
D'Angelo Russell0
Bill Walton2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
D'Angelo Russell0
Bill Walton2
D'Angelo Russell0
Bill Walton1
D'Angelo Russell0
Bill Walton1
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

D'Angelo Russell 17.8
Bill Walton 13.3

D'Angelo Russell 3.4
Bill Walton 10.5

D'Angelo Russell 5.8
Bill Walton 3.4

D'Angelo Russell 1.1
Bill Walton 0.8

D'Angelo Russell 0.3
Bill Walton 2.2

Totals Stats

D'Angelo Russell 9,989
Bill Walton 6,215

D'Angelo Russell 1,922
Bill Walton 4,923

D'Angelo Russell 3,235
Bill Walton 1,590

D'Angelo Russell 599
Bill Walton 380

D'Angelo Russell 180
Bill Walton 1,034

D'Angelo Russell 562
Bill Walton 468

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
D'Angelo Russell .430
Bill Walton .521

3-Point Percentage
D'Angelo Russell .370
Bill Walton .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
D'Angelo Russell .792
Bill Walton .660

Best Season (no game minimum)

D'Angelo Russell 23.1
(2020)
Bill Walton 18.9
(1978)

D'Angelo Russell 3.9
(2018)
Bill Walton 14.4
(1977)

D'Angelo Russell 7.1
(2022)
Bill Walton 5.0
(1978)

D'Angelo Russell 1.4
(2017)
Bill Walton 1.0
(1978)

D'Angelo Russell 0.5
(2024)
Bill Walton 3.6
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

D'Angelo Russell 14.1
Bill Walton 10.8

D'Angelo Russell 3.0
Bill Walton 9.1

D'Angelo Russell 4.9
Bill Walton 3.0

D'Angelo Russell 1.0
Bill Walton 0.7

D'Angelo Russell 0.2
Bill Walton 1.7

Totals Stats

D'Angelo Russell 382
Bill Walton 528

D'Angelo Russell 80
Bill Walton 444

D'Angelo Russell 132
Bill Walton 145

D'Angelo Russell 27
Bill Walton 32

D'Angelo Russell 6
Bill Walton 83

D'Angelo Russell 27
Bill Walton 49

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
D'Angelo Russell .389
Bill Walton .525

3-Point Percentage
D'Angelo Russell .329
Bill Walton .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
D'Angelo Russell .782
Bill Walton .673

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

D'Angelo Russell 19.4
(2019)
Bill Walton 18.2
(1977)

D'Angelo Russell 3.6
(2019)
Bill Walton 15.2
(1977)

D'Angelo Russell 6.7
(2022)
Bill Walton 5.5
(1977)

D'Angelo Russell 1.5
(2022)
Bill Walton 1.5
(1978)

D'Angelo Russell 0.3
(2023)
Bill Walton 3.4
(1977)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.