Complete Stats Comparison of Bill Russell and Derrick White

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Bill Russell and Derrick White 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 Russell3
(points, rebounds, assists)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
13
seasons
Derrick White0
0
9
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Bill Russell3
(points, rebounds, assists)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
13
Playoffs
Derrick White0
0
6
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 Russell5
stats
7
stats
0
stats
Derrick White1
stat
1
stat
2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Bill Russell5
stats
7
stats
0
stats
Derrick White1
stat
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, Bill Russell has better averages in points, rebounds and assists than Derrick White.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Bill Russell has better averages in points (+2.1), field goals made (+1.4), free throws made (+1.2), total rebounds (+18.8) and assists (+0.1)
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- Bill Russell has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
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- Bill Russell has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.3) and free throws attempted (+3.3)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Bill Russell 15.1
+2.1
Derrick White 13.0
Field Goals Made
Bill Russell 5.9
+1.4
Derrick White 4.5
Field Goals Attempted
Bill Russell 13.4
+3.3
Derrick White 10.1
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 1.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 5.2
Free Throws Made
Bill Russell 3.3
+1.2
Derrick White 2.1
Free Throws Attempted
Bill Russell 5.8
+3.3
Derrick White 2.5
Offensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 3.1
Bill Russell 22.5
+18.8
Derrick White 3.7
Bill Russell 4.3
+0.1
Derrick White 4.2
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 0.8
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 1.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Bill Russell 2.7
+0.6
Derrick White 2.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Bill Russell has more total points, rebounds and assists than Derrick White.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Bill Russell played more years (+4) and games (+463), and has more points (+8,023), field goals made (+3,440), free throws made (+2,103), total rebounds (+19,789) and assists (+2,009)
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- Bill Russell has more personal fouls (+1,544)
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- Bill Russell has more field goals attempted (+7,887) and free throws attempted (+4,388)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Bill Russell 13
+4
Derrick White 9
Bill Russell 963
+463
Derrick White 500
Bill Russell 14,522
+8,023
Derrick White 6,499
Field Goals Made
Bill Russell 5,687
+3,440
Derrick White 2,247
Field Goals Attempted
Bill Russell 12,930
+7,887
Derrick White 5,043
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 960
3-Pointers Attempted
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 2,623
Free Throws Made
Bill Russell 3,148
+2,103
Derrick White 1,045
Free Throws Attempted
Bill Russell 5,614
+4,388
Derrick White 1,226
Offensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 300
Defensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 1,531
Bill Russell 21,620
+19,789
Derrick White 1,831
Bill Russell 4,100
+2,009
Derrick White 2,091
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 414
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 452
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 701
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Bill Russell 2,592
+1,544
Derrick White 1,048

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Derrick White has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Bill Russell.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bill Russell 44.0%
Derrick White 44.6%
+0.6
3-Point Percentage
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 36.6%
Free Throw Percentage
Bill Russell 56.1%
Derrick White 85.2%
+29.1

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Bill Russell has better averages in points, rebounds and assists than Derrick White.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Bill Russell has better averages in points (+2.9), field goals made (+1.5), free throws made (+2.1), total rebounds (+21.4) and assists (+1.8)
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- Bill Russell has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.3)
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- Bill Russell has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.2) and free throws attempted (+4.5)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Bill Russell 16.2
+2.9
Derrick White 13.3
Field Goals Made
Bill Russell 6.1
+1.5
Derrick White 4.6
Field Goals Attempted
Bill Russell 14.2
+4.2
Derrick White 10.0
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 2.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 5.7
Free Throws Made
Bill Russell 4.0
+2.1
Derrick White 1.9
Free Throws Attempted
Bill Russell 6.7
+4.5
Derrick White 2.2
Offensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 2.8
Bill Russell 24.9
+21.4
Derrick White 3.5
Bill Russell 4.7
+1.8
Derrick White 2.9
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 0.8
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Bill Russell 3.3
+1.3
Derrick White 2.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Bill Russell has more total points, rebounds and assists than Derrick White.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Bill Russell played more years (+7) and games (+82), and has more points (+1,572), field goals made (+625), free throws made (+509), total rebounds (+3,817) and assists (+529)
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- Bill Russell has more personal fouls (+379)
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- Bill Russell has more field goals attempted (+1,506) and free throws attempted (+921)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Bill Russell 13
+7
Derrick White 6
Bill Russell 165
+82
Derrick White 83
Bill Russell 2,673
+1,572
Derrick White 1,101
Field Goals Made
Bill Russell 1,003
+625
Derrick White 378
Field Goals Attempted
Bill Russell 2,335
+1,506
Derrick White 829
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 187
3-Pointers Attempted
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 477
Free Throws Made
Bill Russell 667
+509
Derrick White 158
Free Throws Attempted
Bill Russell 1,106
+921
Derrick White 185
Offensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 55
Defensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 232
Bill Russell 4,104
+3,817
Derrick White 287
Bill Russell 770
+529
Derrick White 241
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 64
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 75
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 91
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Bill Russell 546
+379
Derrick White 167

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Derrick White has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Bill Russell.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bill Russell 43.0%
Derrick White 45.6%
+2.6
3-Point Percentage
Bill Russell -
n/a
Derrick White 39.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Bill Russell 60.3%
Derrick White 85.4%
+25.1