Markelle Fultz vs. Bill Russell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bill Russell and Markelle Fultz 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
Markelle Fultz:
2017-18 to 2023-24
Bill Russell:
1956-57 to 1968-69

NBA Championships and Seasons

Markelle Fultz0
Bill Russell11
Markelle Fultz7
Bill Russell13
Markelle Fultz2
Bill Russell13
Markelle Fultz0
Bill Russell12

Honors and Awards

Markelle Fultz0
Bill Russell5
Markelle Fultz0
Bill Russell3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Markelle Fultz0
Bill Russell11
Markelle Fultz0
Bill Russell1
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Markelle Fultz0
Bill Russell1
Markelle Fultz0
Bill Russell4
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Markelle Fultz 11.2
Bill Russell 15.1

Markelle Fultz 3.4
Bill Russell 22.5

Markelle Fultz 4.7
Bill Russell 4.3

Markelle Fultz 1.2
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Markelle Fultz 0.3
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Markelle Fultz 2,516
Bill Russell 14,522

Markelle Fultz 768
Bill Russell 21,620

Markelle Fultz 1,063
Bill Russell 4,100

Markelle Fultz 269
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Markelle Fultz 64
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Markelle Fultz 225
Bill Russell 963

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Markelle Fultz .472
Bill Russell .440

3-Point Percentage
Markelle Fultz .270
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Markelle Fultz .728
Bill Russell .561

Best Season (no game minimum)

Markelle Fultz 14.0
(2023)
Bill Russell 18.9
(1962)

Markelle Fultz 3.9
(2023)
Bill Russell 24.7
(1964)

Markelle Fultz 5.7
(2023)
Bill Russell 5.8
(1967)

Markelle Fultz 1.5
(2023)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Markelle Fultz 0.4
(2023)
Bill Russell -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Markelle Fultz 8.1
Bill Russell 16.2

Markelle Fultz 1.8
Bill Russell 24.9

Markelle Fultz 3.9
Bill Russell 4.7

Markelle Fultz 0.9
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Markelle Fultz 0.4
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Markelle Fultz 65
Bill Russell 2,673

Markelle Fultz 14
Bill Russell 4,104

Markelle Fultz 31
Bill Russell 770

Markelle Fultz 7
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Markelle Fultz 3
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Markelle Fultz 8
Bill Russell 165

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Markelle Fultz .373
Bill Russell .430

3-Point Percentage
Markelle Fultz .375
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Markelle Fultz .818
Bill Russell .603

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Markelle Fultz 12.0
(2020)
Bill Russell 22.4
(1962)

Markelle Fultz 2.2
(2020)
Bill Russell 29.9
(1961)

Markelle Fultz 5.2
(2020)
Bill Russell 6.3
(1965)

Markelle Fultz 1.0
(2020)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Markelle Fultz 0.6
(2020)
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.