George Mikan vs. Russell Westbrook Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Russell Westbrook and George Mikan 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
George Mikan:
1948-49 to 1955-56
Russell Westbrook:
2008-09 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

George Mikan5
Russell Westbrook0
George Mikan7
Russell Westbrook16
George Mikan7
Russell Westbrook12
George Mikan4
Russell Westbrook9

Honors and Awards

George Mikan0 *
Russell Westbrook1
George Mikan6
Russell Westbrook2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
George Mikan6
Russell Westbrook9
George Mikan3
Russell Westbrook2
George Mikan1 *
Russell Westbrook0
George Mikan0
Russell Westbrook3
* Notes: Season MVP is awarded since 1955-56.
Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

George Mikan 23.1
Russell Westbrook 21.8

George Mikan 13.4
*
Russell Westbrook 7.2

George Mikan 2.8
Russell Westbrook 8.2

George Mikan -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 1.6

George Mikan -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 0.3

Totals Stats

George Mikan 10,156
Russell Westbrook 25,118

George Mikan 4,167
*
Russell Westbrook 8,264

George Mikan 1,245
Russell Westbrook 9,427

George Mikan -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 1,840

George Mikan -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 367

George Mikan 439
Russell Westbrook 1,154

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Mikan .404
Russell Westbrook .438

3-Point Percentage
George Mikan -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook .304

Free Throw Percentage
George Mikan .782
Russell Westbrook .776

Best Season (no game minimum)

George Mikan 28.4
(1951)
Russell Westbrook 31.6
(2017)

George Mikan 14.4
(1953)
*
Russell Westbrook 11.5
(2021)

George Mikan 3.6
(1949)
Russell Westbrook 11.7
(2021)

George Mikan -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 2.1
(2015)

George Mikan -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 0.5
(2023)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

George Mikan 24.0
Russell Westbrook 24.5

George Mikan 13.9
*
Russell Westbrook 7.2

George Mikan 2.2
Russell Westbrook 7.9

George Mikan -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 1.8

George Mikan -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 0.3

Totals Stats

George Mikan 1,680
Russell Westbrook 2,845

George Mikan 665
*
Russell Westbrook 832

George Mikan 155
Russell Westbrook 911

George Mikan -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 204

George Mikan -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 38

George Mikan 70
Russell Westbrook 116

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Mikan .404
Russell Westbrook .408

3-Point Percentage
George Mikan -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook .299

Free Throw Percentage
George Mikan .786
Russell Westbrook .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

George Mikan 31.3
(1950)
Russell Westbrook 37.4
(2017)

George Mikan 15.9
(1952)
*
Russell Westbrook 12.0
(2018)

George Mikan 3.0
(1950)
Russell Westbrook 11.8
(2021)

George Mikan -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 3.0
(2013)

George Mikan -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 1.4
(2023)

Notes: * Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
** 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.