Complete Stats Comparison of Allen Iverson and Bill Russell

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Allen Iverson and Bill Russell during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Stats / Stats Rankings

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Allen Iverson2
(points, assists)		2
(points, assists)		14
seasons
Bill Russell1
(rebounds)		1
(rebounds)		13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Allen Iverson2
(points, assists)		0
8
Playoffs
Bill Russell1
(rebounds)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		13
Playoffs

- Stats for blocks and steals were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Allen Iverson5
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Bill Russell1
stat		2
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Allen Iverson5
stats		1
stat		1
stat
Bill Russell1
stat		7
stats		1
stat

- Stats for defensive and offensive rebounds, blocks, steals, turnovers, and three-point shots were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(n/a) = the stat was not available during his career.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had better averages in points and assists while Bill Russell had better average in rebounds.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+11.6), field goals made (+3.4), free throws made (+3.7) and assists (+1.9)
- Bill Russell had better average in total rebounds (+18.8)
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- Bill Russell had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.4) and free throws attempted (+3.1)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Allen Iverson 26.7
+11.6
Bill Russell 15.1
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 9.3
+3.4
Bill Russell 5.9
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 21.8
+8.4
Bill Russell 13.4
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1.2
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 3.7
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 7.0
+3.7
Bill Russell 3.3
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8.9
+3.1
Bill Russell 5.8
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 0.8
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 2.9
Bill Russell -
n/a
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.7
Bill Russell 22.5
+18.8
Assists
Allen Iverson 6.2
+1.9
Bill Russell 4.3
Steals
Allen Iverson 2.2
Bill Russell -
n/a
Blocks
Allen Iverson 0.2
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3.6
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 1.9
Bill Russell 2.7
+0.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had more total points and assists while Bill Russell had more total rebounds.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Allen Iverson played more years (+1) and had more points (+9,846), field goals made (+2,780), free throws made (+3,227) and assists (+1,524)
- Bill Russell played more games (+49) and had more total rebounds (+18,226)
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- Bill Russell had more personal fouls (+815)
- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+6,976) and free throws attempted (+2,554)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Allen Iverson 14
+1
Bill Russell 13
Games
Allen Iverson 914
Bill Russell 963
+49
Points
Allen Iverson 24,368
+9,846
Bill Russell 14,522
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 8,467
+2,780
Bill Russell 5,687
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 19,906
+6,976
Bill Russell 12,930
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1,059
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 3,383
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 6,375
+3,227
Bill Russell 3,148
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8,168
+2,554
Bill Russell 5,614
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 745
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 2,649
Bill Russell -
n/a
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3,394
Bill Russell 21,620
+18,226
Assists
Allen Iverson 5,624
+1,524
Bill Russell 4,100
Steals
Allen Iverson 1,983
Bill Russell -
n/a
Blocks
Allen Iverson 164
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3,262
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 1,777
Bill Russell 2,592
+815

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Allen Iverson had better free throw percentage while Bill Russell had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Allen Iverson 42.5%
Bill Russell 44.0%
+1.5
3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson 31.3%
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson 78.0%
+21.9
Bill Russell 56.1%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had better averages in points and assists while Bill Russell had better average in rebounds.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+13.5), field goals made (+4.5), free throws made (+2.7) and assists (+1.3)
- Bill Russell had better average in total rebounds (+21.1)
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- Bill Russell had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+12.3) and free throws attempted (+2.1)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Allen Iverson 29.7
+13.5
Bill Russell 16.2
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 10.6
+4.5
Bill Russell 6.1
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 26.5
+12.3
Bill Russell 14.2
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1.7
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 5.3
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 6.7
+2.7
Bill Russell 4.0
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8.8
+2.1
Bill Russell 6.7
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 0.8
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.0
Bill Russell -
n/a
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.8
Bill Russell 24.9
+21.1
Assists
Allen Iverson 6.0
+1.3
Bill Russell 4.7
Steals
Allen Iverson 2.1
Bill Russell -
n/a
Blocks
Allen Iverson 0.2
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3.1
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 2.2
Bill Russell 3.3
+1.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Bill Russell had more total points, rebounds and assists than Allen Iverson.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Bill Russell played more years (+5) and games (+94), and had more points (+562), field goals made (+248), free throws made (+189), total rebounds (+3,831) and assists (+345)
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- Bill Russell had more personal fouls (+389)
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- Bill Russell had more field goals attempted (+453) and free throws attempted (+480)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Allen Iverson 8
Bill Russell 13
+5
Games
Allen Iverson 71
Bill Russell 165
+94
Points
Allen Iverson 2,111
Bill Russell 2,673
+562
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 755
Bill Russell 1,003
+248
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 1,882
Bill Russell 2,335
+453
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 123
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 376
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 478
Bill Russell 667
+189
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 626
Bill Russell 1,106
+480
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 59
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 214
Bill Russell -
n/a
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 273
Bill Russell 4,104
+3,831
Assists
Allen Iverson 425
Bill Russell 770
+345
Steals
Allen Iverson 147
Bill Russell -
n/a
Blocks
Allen Iverson 14
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 221
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 157
Bill Russell 546
+389

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Allen Iverson had better free throw percentage while Bill Russell had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Allen Iverson 40.1%
Bill Russell 43.0%
+2.9
3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson 32.7%
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson 76.4%
+16.1
Bill Russell 60.3%
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