Complete Stats Comparison of Bill Russell and Deron Williams

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Bill Russell and Deron Williams 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
Bill Russell1
(rebounds)		2
(points, rebounds)		13
seasons
Deron Williams2
(points, assists)		1
(assists)		12
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Bill Russell2
(points, rebounds)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		13
Playoffs
Deron Williams1
(assists)		0
9
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
Bill Russell2
stats		6
stats		0
stats
Deron Williams4
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Bill Russell4
stats		7
stats		0
stats
Deron Williams2
stats		1
stat		2
stats

- 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, Deron Williams had better averages in points and assists while Bill Russell had better average in rebounds.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Bill Russell had better averages in field goals made (+0.1) and total rebounds (+19.4)
- Deron Williams had better averages in points (+1.2), free throws made (+0.1) and assists (+3.8)
- Bill Russell had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Bill Russell had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.4) and free throws attempted (+1.7)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Bill Russell 15.1
Deron Williams 16.3
+1.2
Field Goals Made
Bill Russell 5.9
+0.1
Deron Williams 5.8
Field Goals Attempted
Bill Russell 13.4
+0.4
Deron Williams 13.0
3-Pointers Made
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 3.9
Free Throws Made
Bill Russell 3.3
Deron Williams 3.4
+0.1
Free Throws Attempted
Bill Russell 5.8
+1.7
Deron Williams 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 2.7
Total Rebounds
Bill Russell 22.5
+19.4
Deron Williams 3.1
Assists
Bill Russell 4.3
Deron Williams 8.1
+3.8
Steals
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 1.0
Blocks
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 2.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Bill Russell 2.7
+0.2
Deron Williams 2.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Bill Russell played more years (+1) and games (+118), and had more points (+718), field goals made (+813), free throws made (+270) and total rebounds (+19,001)
- Deron Williams had more assists (+2,719)
- Bill Russell had more personal fouls (+460)
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- Bill Russell had more field goals attempted (+1,966) and free throws attempted (+2,112)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Bill Russell 13
+1
Deron Williams 12
Games
Bill Russell 963
+118
Deron Williams 845
Points
Bill Russell 14,522
+718
Deron Williams 13,804
Field Goals Made
Bill Russell 5,687
+813
Deron Williams 4,874
Field Goals Attempted
Bill Russell 12,930
+1,966
Deron Williams 10,964
3-Pointers Made
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 1,178
3-Pointers Attempted
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 3,296
Free Throws Made
Bill Russell 3,148
+270
Deron Williams 2,878
Free Throws Attempted
Bill Russell 5,614
+2,112
Deron Williams 3,502
Offensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 353
Defensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 2,266
Total Rebounds
Bill Russell 21,620
+19,001
Deron Williams 2,619
Assists
Bill Russell 4,100
Deron Williams 6,819
+2,719
Steals
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 867
Blocks
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 206
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 2,402
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Bill Russell 2,592
+460
Deron Williams 2,132

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Deron Williams had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Bill Russell.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bill Russell 44.0%
Deron Williams 44.5%
+0.5
3-Point Percentage
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 35.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Bill Russell 56.1%
Deron Williams 82.2%
+26.1

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Bill Russell had better averages in points (+0.5), field goals made (+0.8), free throws made (+0.4) and total rebounds (+21.7)
- Deron Williams had better average in assists (+2.3)
- Bill Russell had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
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- Bill Russell had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.2) and free throws attempted (+2.2)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Bill Russell 16.2
+0.5
Deron Williams 15.7
Field Goals Made
Bill Russell 6.1
+0.8
Deron Williams 5.3
Field Goals Attempted
Bill Russell 14.2
+2.2
Deron Williams 12.0
3-Pointers Made
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 3.9
Free Throws Made
Bill Russell 4.0
+0.4
Deron Williams 3.6
Free Throws Attempted
Bill Russell 6.7
+2.2
Deron Williams 4.5
Offensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 2.6
Total Rebounds
Bill Russell 24.9
+21.7
Deron Williams 3.2
Assists
Bill Russell 4.7
Deron Williams 7.0
+2.3
Steals
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 1.0
Blocks
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Bill Russell 3.3
+0.6
Deron Williams 2.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Bill Russell played more years (+4) and games (+75), and had more points (+1,261), field goals made (+529), free throws made (+340), total rebounds (+3,820) and assists (+140)
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- Bill Russell had more personal fouls (+307)
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- Bill Russell had more field goals attempted (+1,254) and free throws attempted (+699)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Bill Russell 13
+4
Deron Williams 9
Games
Bill Russell 165
+75
Deron Williams 90
Points
Bill Russell 2,673
+1,261
Deron Williams 1,412
Field Goals Made
Bill Russell 1,003
+529
Deron Williams 474
Field Goals Attempted
Bill Russell 2,335
+1,254
Deron Williams 1,081
3-Pointers Made
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 137
3-Pointers Attempted
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 349
Free Throws Made
Bill Russell 667
+340
Deron Williams 327
Free Throws Attempted
Bill Russell 1,106
+699
Deron Williams 407
Offensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 47
Defensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 237
Total Rebounds
Bill Russell 4,104
+3,820
Deron Williams 284
Assists
Bill Russell 770
+140
Deron Williams 630
Steals
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 91
Blocks
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 21
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 244
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Bill Russell 546
+307
Deron Williams 239

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Deron Williams had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Bill Russell.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bill Russell 43.0%
Deron Williams 43.8%
+0.8
3-Point Percentage
Bill Russell -
n/a
Deron Williams 39.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Bill Russell 60.3%
Deron Williams 80.3%
+20.0
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