Complete Stats Comparison of Desmond Bane and Bill Russell

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Desmond Bane 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
Desmond Bane1
(points)		0
5
seasons
Bill Russell2
(rebounds, assists)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Desmond Bane1
(points)		0
4
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
Desmond Bane3
stats		1
stat		2
stats
Bill Russell3
stats		7
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Desmond Bane2
stats		1
stat		2
stats
Bill Russell4
stats		7
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 has better averages in rebounds and assists while Desmond Bane has better average in points.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Desmond Bane has better averages in points (+2.7) and field goals made (+0.6)
- Bill Russell has better averages in free throws made (+1.1), total rebounds (+17.9) and assists (+0.5)
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- Bill Russell has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Desmond Bane has higher average in field goals attempted (+0.4)
- Bill Russell has higher average in free throws attempted (+3.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Desmond Bane 17.8
+2.7
Bill Russell 15.1
Field Goals Made
Desmond Bane 6.5
+0.6
Bill Russell 5.9
Field Goals Attempted
Desmond Bane 13.8
+0.4
Bill Russell 13.4
3-Pointers Made
Desmond Bane 2.6
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Desmond Bane 6.3
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Desmond Bane 2.2
Bill Russell 3.3
+1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Desmond Bane 2.5
Bill Russell 5.8
+3.3
Offensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 0.7
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 3.9
Bill Russell -
n/a
Total Rebounds
Desmond Bane 4.6
Bill Russell 22.5
+17.9
Assists
Desmond Bane 3.8
Bill Russell 4.3
+0.5
Steals
Desmond Bane 1.0
Bill Russell -
n/a
Blocks
Desmond Bane 0.4
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 1.8
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 2.4
Bill Russell 2.7
+0.3

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 Desmond Bane.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- Bill Russell played more years (+8) and games (+650), and has more points (+8,942), field goals made (+3,642), free throws made (+2,470), total rebounds (+20,182) and assists (+2,921)
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- Bill Russell has more personal fouls (+1,837)
-
- Bill Russell has more field goals attempted (+8,597) and free throws attempted (+4,846)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Desmond Bane 5
Bill Russell 13
+8
Games
Desmond Bane 313
Bill Russell 963
+650
Points
Desmond Bane 5,580
Bill Russell 14,522
+8,942
Field Goals Made
Desmond Bane 2,045
Bill Russell 5,687
+3,642
Field Goals Attempted
Desmond Bane 4,333
Bill Russell 12,930
+8,597
3-Pointers Made
Desmond Bane 812
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Desmond Bane 1,979
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Desmond Bane 678
Bill Russell 3,148
+2,470
Free Throws Attempted
Desmond Bane 768
Bill Russell 5,614
+4,846
Offensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 218
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 1,220
Bill Russell -
n/a
Total Rebounds
Desmond Bane 1,438
Bill Russell 21,620
+20,182
Assists
Desmond Bane 1,179
Bill Russell 4,100
+2,921
Steals
Desmond Bane 312
Bill Russell -
n/a
Blocks
Desmond Bane 117
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 577
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 755
Bill Russell 2,592
+1,837

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Desmond Bane 47.2%
+3.2
Bill Russell 44.0%
3-Point Percentage
Desmond Bane 41.0%
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Desmond Bane 88.3%
+32.2
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 has better averages in rebounds and assists while Desmond Bane has better average in points.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Desmond Bane has better average in points (+0.7)
- Bill Russell has better averages in field goals made (+0.3), free throws made (+1.4), total rebounds (+20.3) and assists (+2.2)
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- Bill Russell has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.2)
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- Bill Russell has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.0) and free throws attempted (+3.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Desmond Bane 16.9
+0.7
Bill Russell 16.2
Field Goals Made
Desmond Bane 5.8
Bill Russell 6.1
+0.3
Field Goals Attempted
Desmond Bane 13.2
Bill Russell 14.2
+1.0
3-Pointers Made
Desmond Bane 2.7
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Desmond Bane 6.7
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Desmond Bane 2.6
Bill Russell 4.0
+1.4
Free Throws Attempted
Desmond Bane 2.9
Bill Russell 6.7
+3.8
Offensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 0.7
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 3.9
Bill Russell -
n/a
Total Rebounds
Desmond Bane 4.6
Bill Russell 24.9
+20.3
Assists
Desmond Bane 2.5
Bill Russell 4.7
+2.2
Steals
Desmond Bane 0.8
Bill Russell -
n/a
Blocks
Desmond Bane 0.5
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 1.9
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 2.1
Bill Russell 3.3
+1.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Bill Russell played more years (+9) and games (+138), and has more points (+2,218), field goals made (+847), free throws made (+596), total rebounds (+3,979) and assists (+702)
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- Bill Russell has more personal fouls (+489)
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- Bill Russell has more field goals attempted (+1,978) and free throws attempted (+1,027)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Desmond Bane 4
Bill Russell 13
+9
Games
Desmond Bane 27
Bill Russell 165
+138
Points
Desmond Bane 455
Bill Russell 2,673
+2,218
Field Goals Made
Desmond Bane 156
Bill Russell 1,003
+847
Field Goals Attempted
Desmond Bane 357
Bill Russell 2,335
+1,978
3-Pointers Made
Desmond Bane 72
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Desmond Bane 182
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Desmond Bane 71
Bill Russell 667
+596
Free Throws Attempted
Desmond Bane 79
Bill Russell 1,106
+1,027
Offensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 19
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 106
Bill Russell -
n/a
Total Rebounds
Desmond Bane 125
Bill Russell 4,104
+3,979
Assists
Desmond Bane 68
Bill Russell 770
+702
Steals
Desmond Bane 21
Bill Russell -
n/a
Blocks
Desmond Bane 13
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 51
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 57
Bill Russell 546
+489

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Desmond Bane 43.7%
+0.7
Bill Russell 43.0%
3-Point Percentage
Desmond Bane 39.6%
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Desmond Bane 89.9%
+29.6
Bill Russell 60.3%
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