Malcolm Brogdon vs. Bill Russell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bill Russell and Malcolm Brogdon 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
Malcolm Brogdon:
2016-17 to 2023-24
Bill Russell:
1956-57 to 1968-69

NBA Championships and Seasons

Malcolm Brogdon0
Bill Russell11
Malcolm Brogdon8
Bill Russell13
Malcolm Brogdon5
Bill Russell13
Malcolm Brogdon0
Bill Russell12

Honors and Awards

Malcolm Brogdon0
Bill Russell5
Malcolm Brogdon0
Bill Russell3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Malcolm Brogdon0
Bill Russell11
Malcolm Brogdon0
Bill Russell1
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Malcolm Brogdon0
Bill Russell1
Malcolm Brogdon0
Bill Russell4
Malcolm Brogdon1
Bill Russell0
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Malcolm Brogdon 15.4
Bill Russell 15.1

Malcolm Brogdon 4.2
Bill Russell 22.5

Malcolm Brogdon 4.7
Bill Russell 4.3

Malcolm Brogdon 0.8
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Malcolm Brogdon 0.2
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Malcolm Brogdon 6,772
Bill Russell 14,522

Malcolm Brogdon 1,826
Bill Russell 21,620

Malcolm Brogdon 2,058
Bill Russell 4,100

Malcolm Brogdon 357
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Malcolm Brogdon 103
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Malcolm Brogdon 439
Bill Russell 963

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Malcolm Brogdon .464
Bill Russell .440

3-Point Percentage
Malcolm Brogdon .391
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Malcolm Brogdon .873
Bill Russell .561

Best Season (no game minimum)

Malcolm Brogdon 21.2
(2021)
Bill Russell 18.9
(1962)

Malcolm Brogdon 5.3
(2021)
Bill Russell 24.7
(1964)

Malcolm Brogdon 7.1
(2020)
Bill Russell 5.8
(1967)

Malcolm Brogdon 1.1
(2017)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Malcolm Brogdon 0.4
(2022)
Bill Russell -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Malcolm Brogdon 12.0
Bill Russell 16.2

Malcolm Brogdon 3.9
Bill Russell 24.9

Malcolm Brogdon 3.7
Bill Russell 4.7

Malcolm Brogdon 0.4
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Malcolm Brogdon 0.2
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Malcolm Brogdon 518
Bill Russell 2,673

Malcolm Brogdon 167
Bill Russell 4,104

Malcolm Brogdon 157
Bill Russell 770

Malcolm Brogdon 16
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Malcolm Brogdon 8
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Malcolm Brogdon 43
Bill Russell 165

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Malcolm Brogdon .421
Bill Russell .430

3-Point Percentage
Malcolm Brogdon .378
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Malcolm Brogdon .821
Bill Russell .603

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Malcolm Brogdon 21.5
(2020)
Bill Russell 22.4
(1962)

Malcolm Brogdon 4.9
(2019)
Bill Russell 29.9
(1961)

Malcolm Brogdon 10.0
(2020)
Bill Russell 6.3
(1965)

Malcolm Brogdon 1.0
(2020)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Malcolm Brogdon 0.3
(2017)
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.