Richard Jefferson vs. Frank Russell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Frank Russell and Richard Jefferson 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

Richard Jefferson

vs.

Frank Russell

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Richard Jefferson: 2001-02 to 2017-18
Frank Russell: 1972-73 to 1972-73

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Richard Jefferson 1 Frank Russell 0

NBA Seasons Richard Jefferson 17 Frank Russell 1

Playoffs Played Richard Jefferson 12 Frank Russell 0

All-Star Games Richard Jefferson 0 Frank Russell 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 12.6 Frank Russell 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 Frank Russell 0.7

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 2.0 Frank Russell 0.7

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 Frank Russell - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Frank Russell - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 14,904 Frank Russell 74

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 4,720 Frank Russell 17

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 2,412 Frank Russell 15

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 787 Frank Russell - n/a **

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 347 Frank Russell - n/a **

Total Games Richard Jefferson 1,181 Frank Russell 23

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .464 Frank Russell .377

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .376 Frank Russell - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .768 Frank Russell .889

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.6 (2008) Frank Russell 3.2 (1973)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 7.3 (2005) Frank Russell 0.7 (1973)

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 (2005) Frank Russell 0.7 (1973)

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.1 (2004) Frank Russell - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 (2002) Frank Russell - n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 10.8 Frank Russell -

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.3 Frank Russell -

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.7 Frank Russell -

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 Frank Russell - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Frank Russell - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 1,511 Frank Russell -

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 608 Frank Russell -

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 241 Frank Russell -

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 87 Frank Russell - n/a **

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 44 Frank Russell - n/a **

Total Games Richard Jefferson 140 Frank Russell 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .473 Frank Russell -

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .325 Frank Russell - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .731 Frank Russell -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.2 (2006) Frank Russell -

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 6.4 (2003) Frank Russell -

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.1 (2006) Frank Russell -

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.3 (2004) Frank Russell - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 (2004) 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.