Complete Stats Comparison of Bill Russell and Victor Wembanyama

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Bill Russell and Victor Wembanyama 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
(rebounds, assists)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
13
seasons
Victor Wembanyama1
(points)
0
3
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
Victor Wembanyama0
0
0
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
7
stats
0
stats
Victor Wembanyama4
stats
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
2
stats
Victor Wembanyama1
stat
1
stat
0
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, Bill Russell has better averages in rebounds and assists while Victor Wembanyama has better average in points.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Bill Russell has better averages in total rebounds (+11.5) and assists (+0.5)
- Victor Wembanyama has better averages in points (+7.8), field goals made (+2.4) and free throws made (+0.7)
- Bill Russell has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Bill Russell has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.8)
- Victor Wembanyama has higher average in field goals attempted (+4.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Bill Russell 15.1
Victor Wembanyama 22.9
+7.8
Field Goals Made
Bill Russell 5.9
Victor Wembanyama 8.3
+2.4
Field Goals Attempted
Bill Russell 13.4
Victor Wembanyama 17.6
+4.2
Bill Russell -
n/a
Victor Wembanyama 2.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Bill Russell -
n/a
Victor Wembanyama 6.6
Free Throws Made
Bill Russell 3.3
Victor Wembanyama 4.0
+0.7
Free Throws Attempted
Bill Russell 5.8
+0.8
Victor Wembanyama 5.0
Offensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Victor Wembanyama 2.1
Defensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Victor Wembanyama 8.9
Bill Russell 22.5
+11.5
Victor Wembanyama 11.0
Bill Russell 4.3
+0.5
Victor Wembanyama 3.8
Bill Russell -
n/a
Victor Wembanyama 1.2
Bill Russell -
n/a
Victor Wembanyama 3.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Bill Russell -
n/a
Victor Wembanyama 3.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Bill Russell 2.7
+0.4
Victor Wembanyama 2.3

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 Victor Wembanyama.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Bill Russell played more years (+10) and games (+834), and has more points (+11,570), field goals made (+4,617), free throws made (+2,626), total rebounds (+20,204) and assists (+3,610)
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- Bill Russell has more personal fouls (+2,290)
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- Bill Russell has more field goals attempted (+10,666) and free throws attempted (+4,974)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Bill Russell 13
+10
Victor Wembanyama 3
Bill Russell 963
+834
Victor Wembanyama 129
Bill Russell 14,522
+11,570
Victor Wembanyama 2,952
Field Goals Made
Bill Russell 5,687
+4,617
Victor Wembanyama 1,070
Field Goals Attempted
Bill Russell 12,930
+10,666
Victor Wembanyama 2,264
Bill Russell -
n/a
Victor Wembanyama 290
3-Pointers Attempted
Bill Russell -
n/a
Victor Wembanyama 855
Free Throws Made
Bill Russell 3,148
+2,626
Victor Wembanyama 522
Free Throws Attempted
Bill Russell 5,614
+4,974
Victor Wembanyama 640
Offensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Victor Wembanyama 267
Defensive Rebounds
Bill Russell -
n/a
Victor Wembanyama 1,149
Bill Russell 21,620
+20,204
Victor Wembanyama 1,416
Bill Russell 4,100
+3,610
Victor Wembanyama 490
Bill Russell -
n/a
Victor Wembanyama 153
Bill Russell -
n/a
Victor Wembanyama 473
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Bill Russell -
n/a
Victor Wembanyama 452
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Bill Russell 2,592
+2,290
Victor Wembanyama 302

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Victor Wembanyama 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%
Victor Wembanyama 47.3%
+3.3
3-Point Percentage
Bill Russell -
n/a
Victor Wembanyama 33.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Bill Russell 56.1%
Victor Wembanyama 81.6%
+25.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightVictor Wembanyama didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Bill Russell has better averages in points (+16.2), field goals made (+6.1), free throws made (+4.0), total rebounds (+24.9) and assists (+4.7)
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- Bill Russell has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+3.3)
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- Bill Russell has higher averages in field goals attempted (+14.2) and free throws attempted (+6.7)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightVictor Wembanyama didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Bill Russell played more years (+13) and games (+165), and has more points (+2,673), field goals made (+1,003), free throws made (+667), total rebounds (+4,104) and assists (+770)
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- Bill Russell has more personal fouls (+546)
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- Bill Russell has more field goals attempted (+2,335) and free throws attempted (+1,106)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightVictor Wembanyama didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- Bill Russell has field goal percentage (+43.0) and free throw percentage (+60.3)
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