Josh Giddey vs. Frank Russell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Frank Russell and Josh Giddey 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

Josh Giddey

vs.

Frank Russell

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
Frank Russell: 1972-73 to 1972-73

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Frank Russell 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 Frank Russell 1

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Frank Russell 0

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Frank Russell 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 Frank Russell 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 Frank Russell 0.7

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Frank Russell 0.7

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 Frank Russell - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Frank Russell - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 Frank Russell 74

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 Frank Russell 17

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 Frank Russell 15

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 Frank Russell - n/a **

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 Frank Russell - n/a **

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 Frank Russell 23

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Frank Russell .377

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 Frank Russell - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 Frank Russell .889

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Frank Russell 3.2 (1973)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) Frank Russell 0.7 (1973)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) Frank Russell 0.7 (1973)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) Frank Russell - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) Frank Russell - n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.0 Frank Russell -

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Frank Russell -

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 4.0 Frank Russell -

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Frank Russell - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Frank Russell - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 36 Frank Russell -

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 17 Frank Russell -

Total Assists Josh Giddey 12 Frank Russell -

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 Frank Russell - n/a **

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 1 Frank Russell - n/a **

Total Games Josh Giddey 3 Frank Russell 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Frank Russell -

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .417 Frank Russell - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 Frank Russell -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.0 (2024) Frank Russell -

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 (2024) Frank Russell -

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 4.0 (2024) Frank Russell -

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Frank Russell - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Frank 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.