Complete Stats Comparison of David Robinson and Bill Russell

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by David Robinson 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
David Robinson1
(points)
1
(points)
14
seasons
Bill Russell2
(rebounds, assists)
2
(rebounds, assists)
13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
David Robinson1
(points)
0
12
Playoffs
Bill Russell2
(rebounds, assists)
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
David Robinson3
stats
5
stats
2
stats
Bill Russell3
stats
3
stats
0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
David Robinson3
stats
2
stats
2
stats
Bill Russell3
stats
6
stats
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 had better averages in rebounds and assists while David Robinson had better average in points.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- David Robinson had better averages in points (+6.0), field goals made (+1.6) and free throws made (+2.8)
- Bill Russell had better averages in total rebounds (+11.9) and assists (+1.8)
- David Robinson had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
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- David Robinson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.0) and free throws attempted (+2.5)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

David Robinson 21.1
+6.0
Bill Russell 15.1
Field Goals Made
David Robinson 7.5
+1.6
Bill Russell 5.9
Field Goals Attempted
David Robinson 14.4
+1.0
Bill Russell 13.4
David Robinson 0.0
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
David Robinson 0.1
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
David Robinson 6.1
+2.8
Bill Russell 3.3
Free Throws Attempted
David Robinson 8.3
+2.5
Bill Russell 5.8
Offensive Rebounds
David Robinson 3.1
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
David Robinson 7.5
Bill Russell -
n/a
David Robinson 10.6
Bill Russell 22.5
+11.9
David Robinson 2.5
Bill Russell 4.3
+1.8
David Robinson 1.4
Bill Russell -
n/a
David Robinson 3.0
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
David Robinson 2.4
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
David Robinson 2.9
+0.2
Bill Russell 2.7

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 rebounds and assists while David Robinson had more total points.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- David Robinson played more years (+1) and games (+24), and had more points (+6,268), field goals made (+1,678) and free throws made (+2,887)
- Bill Russell had more total rebounds (+11,123) and assists (+1,659)
- David Robinson had more personal fouls (+243)
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- David Robinson had more field goals attempted (+1,291) and free throws attempted (+2,587)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

David Robinson 14
+1
Bill Russell 13
David Robinson 987
+24
Bill Russell 963
David Robinson 20,790
+6,268
Bill Russell 14,522
Field Goals Made
David Robinson 7,365
+1,678
Bill Russell 5,687
Field Goals Attempted
David Robinson 14,221
+1,291
Bill Russell 12,930
David Robinson 25
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
David Robinson 100
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
David Robinson 6,035
+2,887
Bill Russell 3,148
Free Throws Attempted
David Robinson 8,201
+2,587
Bill Russell 5,614
Offensive Rebounds
David Robinson 3,083
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
David Robinson 7,414
Bill Russell -
n/a
David Robinson 10,497
Bill Russell 21,620
+11,123
David Robinson 2,441
Bill Russell 4,100
+1,659
David Robinson 1,388
Bill Russell -
n/a
David Robinson 2,954
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
David Robinson 2,417
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
David Robinson 2,835
+243
Bill Russell 2,592

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
David Robinson 51.8%
+7.8
Bill Russell 44.0%
3-Point Percentage
David Robinson 25.0%
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
David Robinson 73.6%
+17.5
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, Bill Russell had better averages in rebounds and assists while David Robinson had better average in points.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- David Robinson had better averages in points (+1.9), field goals made (+0.1) and free throws made (+1.6)
- Bill Russell had better averages in total rebounds (+14.3) and assists (+2.4)
- David Robinson had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
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- David Robinson had higher average in free throws attempted (+1.2)
- Bill Russell had higher average in field goals attempted (+1.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

David Robinson 18.1
+1.9
Bill Russell 16.2
Field Goals Made
David Robinson 6.2
+0.1
Bill Russell 6.1
Field Goals Attempted
David Robinson 13.0
Bill Russell 14.2
+1.2
David Robinson 0.0
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
David Robinson 0.1
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
David Robinson 5.6
+1.6
Bill Russell 4.0
Free Throws Attempted
David Robinson 7.9
+1.2
Bill Russell 6.7
Offensive Rebounds
David Robinson 3.0
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
David Robinson 7.6
Bill Russell -
n/a
David Robinson 10.6
Bill Russell 24.9
+14.3
David Robinson 2.3
Bill Russell 4.7
+2.4
David Robinson 1.2
Bill Russell -
n/a
David Robinson 2.5
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
David Robinson 2.3
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
David Robinson 3.4
+0.1
Bill Russell 3.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- David Robinson had more free throws made (+17)
- Bill Russell played more years (+1) and games (+42), and had more points (+452), field goals made (+235), total rebounds (+2,803) and assists (+490)
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- Bill Russell had more personal fouls (+123)
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- Bill Russell had more field goals attempted (+731) and free throws attempted (+140)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

David Robinson 12
Bill Russell 13
+1
David Robinson 123
Bill Russell 165
+42
David Robinson 2,221
Bill Russell 2,673
+452
Field Goals Made
David Robinson 768
Bill Russell 1,003
+235
Field Goals Attempted
David Robinson 1,604
Bill Russell 2,335
+731
David Robinson 1
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
David Robinson 10
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
David Robinson 684
+17
Bill Russell 667
Free Throws Attempted
David Robinson 966
Bill Russell 1,106
+140
Offensive Rebounds
David Robinson 367
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
David Robinson 934
Bill Russell -
n/a
David Robinson 1,301
Bill Russell 4,104
+2,803
David Robinson 280
Bill Russell 770
+490
David Robinson 151
Bill Russell -
n/a
David Robinson 312
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
David Robinson 280
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
David Robinson 423
Bill Russell 546
+123

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
David Robinson 47.9%
+4.9
Bill Russell 43.0%
3-Point Percentage
David Robinson 10.0%
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
David Robinson 70.8%
+10.5
Bill Russell 60.3%