Derrick Rose vs. Bill Russell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bill Russell and Derrick Rose 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
Derrick Rose:
2008-09 to 2023-24
Bill Russell:
1956-57 to 1968-69

NBA Championships and Seasons

Derrick Rose0
Bill Russell11
Derrick Rose15
Bill Russell13
Derrick Rose8
Bill Russell13
Derrick Rose3
Bill Russell12

Honors and Awards

Derrick Rose1
Bill Russell5
Derrick Rose1
Bill Russell3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Derrick Rose1
Bill Russell11
Derrick Rose0
Bill Russell1
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Derrick Rose0
Bill Russell1
Derrick Rose0
Bill Russell4
Derrick Rose1
Bill Russell0
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Derrick Rose 17.4
Bill Russell 15.1

Derrick Rose 3.2
Bill Russell 22.5

Derrick Rose 5.2
Bill Russell 4.3

Derrick Rose 0.7
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Derrick Rose 0.3
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Derrick Rose 12,573
Bill Russell 14,522

Derrick Rose 2,324
Bill Russell 21,620

Derrick Rose 3,770
Bill Russell 4,100

Derrick Rose 536
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Derrick Rose 242
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Derrick Rose 723
Bill Russell 963

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Derrick Rose .456
Bill Russell .440

3-Point Percentage
Derrick Rose .316
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Derrick Rose .831
Bill Russell .561

Best Season (no game minimum)

Derrick Rose 25.0
(2011)
Bill Russell 18.9
(1962)

Derrick Rose 4.1
(2011)
Bill Russell 24.7
(1964)

Derrick Rose 7.9
(2012)
Bill Russell 5.8
(1967)

Derrick Rose 1.0
(2011)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Derrick Rose 0.7
(2012)
Bill Russell -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Derrick Rose 21.9
Bill Russell 16.2

Derrick Rose 4.3
Bill Russell 24.9

Derrick Rose 6.3
Bill Russell 4.7

Derrick Rose 0.9
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Derrick Rose 0.5
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Derrick Rose 1,141
Bill Russell 2,673

Derrick Rose 226
Bill Russell 4,104

Derrick Rose 330
Bill Russell 770

Derrick Rose 49
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Derrick Rose 24
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Derrick Rose 52
Bill Russell 165

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Derrick Rose .426
Bill Russell .430

3-Point Percentage
Derrick Rose .322
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Derrick Rose .845
Bill Russell .603

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Derrick Rose 27.1
(2011)
Bill Russell 22.4
(1962)

Derrick Rose 9.0
(2012)
Bill Russell 29.9
(1961)

Derrick Rose 9.0
(2012)
Bill Russell 6.3
(1965)

Derrick Rose 1.4
(2011)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Derrick Rose 1.0
(2012)
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.