Complete Stats Comparison of Bill Russell and Marcus Smart

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Bill Russell and Marcus Smart 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 Russell2
(points, rebounds)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
13
seasons
Marcus Smart1
(assists)
0
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
Marcus Smart1
(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 Russell4
stats
7
stats
1
stat
Marcus Smart2
stats
1
stat
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Bill Russell4
stats
7
stats
1
stat
Marcus Smart2
stats
1
stat
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, Bill Russell has better averages in points and rebounds while Marcus Smart has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Bill Russell has better averages in points (+4.5), field goals made (+2.3), free throws made (+1.4) and total rebounds (+19.1)
- Marcus Smart has better average in assists (+0.2)
- Bill Russell has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Bill Russell has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.2) and free throws attempted (+3.4)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Bill Russell 15.1
+4.5
Marcus Smart 10.6
Field Goals Made
Bill Russell 5.9
+2.3
Marcus Smart 3.6
Field Goals Attempted
Bill Russell 13.4
+4.2
Marcus Smart 9.2
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 1.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 4.9
Free Throws Made
Bill Russell 3.3
+1.4
Marcus Smart 1.9
Free Throws Attempted
Bill Russell 5.8
+3.4
Marcus Smart 2.4
Offensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 2.6
Bill Russell 22.5
+19.1
Marcus Smart 3.4
Bill Russell 4.3
Marcus Smart 4.5
+0.2
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 1.6
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Bill Russell 2.7
+0.2
Marcus Smart 2.5

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 Marcus Smart.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Bill Russell played more years (+1) and games (+324), and has more points (+7,752), field goals made (+3,407), free throws made (+1,942), total rebounds (+19,431) and assists (+1,195)
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- Bill Russell has more personal fouls (+972)
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- Bill Russell has more field goals attempted (+7,063) and free throws attempted (+4,060)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Bill Russell 13
+1
Marcus Smart 12
Bill Russell 963
+324
Marcus Smart 639
Bill Russell 14,522
+7,752
Marcus Smart 6,770
Field Goals Made
Bill Russell 5,687
+3,407
Marcus Smart 2,280
Field Goals Attempted
Bill Russell 12,930
+7,063
Marcus Smart 5,867
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 1,004
3-Pointers Attempted
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 3,105
Free Throws Made
Bill Russell 3,148
+1,942
Marcus Smart 1,206
Free Throws Attempted
Bill Russell 5,614
+4,060
Marcus Smart 1,554
Offensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 506
Defensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 1,683
Bill Russell 21,620
+19,431
Marcus Smart 2,189
Bill Russell 4,100
+1,195
Marcus Smart 2,905
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 999
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 228
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 1,207
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Bill Russell 2,592
+972
Marcus Smart 1,620

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Bill Russell has better field goal percentage while Marcus Smart has better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bill Russell 44.0%
+5.1
Marcus Smart 38.9%
3-Point Percentage
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 32.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Bill Russell 56.1%
Marcus Smart 77.6%
+21.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Bill Russell has better averages in points (+3.4), field goals made (+1.9), free throws made (+1.6) and total rebounds (+20.6)
- Marcus Smart has better average in assists (+0.2)
- Bill Russell has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Bill Russell has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.6) and free throws attempted (+3.5)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Bill Russell 16.2
+3.4
Marcus Smart 12.8
Field Goals Made
Bill Russell 6.1
+1.9
Marcus Smart 4.2
Field Goals Attempted
Bill Russell 14.2
+3.6
Marcus Smart 10.6
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 1.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 5.8
Free Throws Made
Bill Russell 4.0
+1.6
Marcus Smart 2.4
Free Throws Attempted
Bill Russell 6.7
+3.5
Marcus Smart 3.2
Offensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 3.3
Bill Russell 24.9
+20.6
Marcus Smart 4.3
Bill Russell 4.7
Marcus Smart 4.9
+0.2
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 1.3
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Bill Russell 3.3
+0.5
Marcus Smart 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Bill Russell played more years (+4) and games (+57), and has more points (+1,296), field goals made (+550), free throws made (+404), total rebounds (+3,635) and assists (+246)
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- Bill Russell has more personal fouls (+242)
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- Bill Russell has more field goals attempted (+1,192) and free throws attempted (+761)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Bill Russell 13
+4
Marcus Smart 9
Bill Russell 165
+57
Marcus Smart 108
Bill Russell 2,673
+1,296
Marcus Smart 1,377
Field Goals Made
Bill Russell 1,003
+550
Marcus Smart 453
Field Goals Attempted
Bill Russell 2,335
+1,192
Marcus Smart 1,143
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 208
3-Pointers Attempted
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 622
Free Throws Made
Bill Russell 667
+404
Marcus Smart 263
Free Throws Attempted
Bill Russell 1,106
+761
Marcus Smart 345
Offensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 109
Defensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 360
Bill Russell 4,104
+3,635
Marcus Smart 469
Bill Russell 770
+246
Marcus Smart 524
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 144
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 51
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 252
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Bill Russell 546
+242
Marcus Smart 304

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Bill Russell has better field goal percentage while Marcus Smart has better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bill Russell 43.0%
+3.4
Marcus Smart 39.6%
3-Point Percentage
Bill Russell -
n/a
Marcus Smart 33.4%
Free Throw Percentage
Bill Russell 60.3%
Marcus Smart 76.2%
+15.9