Wayne Ellington vs. Bill Russell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bill Russell and Wayne Ellington 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
Wayne Ellington:
2009-10 to 2021-22
Bill Russell:
1956-57 to 1968-69

NBA Championships and Seasons

Wayne Ellington0
Bill Russell11
Wayne Ellington13
Bill Russell13
Wayne Ellington3
Bill Russell13
Wayne Ellington0
Bill Russell12

Honors and Awards

Wayne Ellington0
Bill Russell5
Wayne Ellington0
Bill Russell3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Wayne Ellington0
Bill Russell11
Wayne Ellington0
Bill Russell1
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Wayne Ellington0
Bill Russell1
Wayne Ellington0
Bill Russell4
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Wayne Ellington 8.0
Bill Russell 15.1

Wayne Ellington 2.1
Bill Russell 22.5

Wayne Ellington 1.1
Bill Russell 4.3

Wayne Ellington 0.5
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Wayne Ellington 0.1
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Wayne Ellington 6,190
Bill Russell 14,522

Wayne Ellington 1,643
Bill Russell 21,620

Wayne Ellington 852
Bill Russell 4,100

Wayne Ellington 412
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Wayne Ellington 66
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Wayne Ellington 770
Bill Russell 963

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wayne Ellington .410
Bill Russell .440

3-Point Percentage
Wayne Ellington .382
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Wayne Ellington .843
Bill Russell .561

Best Season (no game minimum)

Wayne Ellington 11.2
(2018)
Bill Russell 18.9
(1962)

Wayne Ellington 3.2
(2015)
Bill Russell 24.7
(1964)

Wayne Ellington 1.6
(2015)
Bill Russell 5.8
(1967)

Wayne Ellington 1.0
(2019)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Wayne Ellington 0.2
(2012)
Bill Russell -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Wayne Ellington 7.1
Bill Russell 16.2

Wayne Ellington 2.3
Bill Russell 24.9

Wayne Ellington 0.9
Bill Russell 4.7

Wayne Ellington 0.5
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Wayne Ellington 0.2
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Wayne Ellington 78
Bill Russell 2,673

Wayne Ellington 25
Bill Russell 4,104

Wayne Ellington 10
Bill Russell 770

Wayne Ellington 5
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Wayne Ellington 2
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Wayne Ellington 11
Bill Russell 165

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wayne Ellington .329
Bill Russell .430

3-Point Percentage
Wayne Ellington .362
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Wayne Ellington 1.000
Bill Russell .603

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Wayne Ellington 7.8
(2018)
Bill Russell 22.4
(1962)

Wayne Ellington 3.8
(2019)
Bill Russell 29.9
(1961)

Wayne Ellington 1.3
(2019)
Bill Russell 6.3
(1965)

Wayne Ellington 0.8
(2019)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Wayne Ellington 0.4
(2018)
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.