Complete Stats Comparison of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bill Russell

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Giannis Antetokounmpo 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
Giannis Antetokounmpo2
(points, assists)		2
(points, assists)		12
seasons
Bill Russell1
(rebounds)		1
(rebounds)		13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Giannis Antetokounmpo2
(points, assists)		0
9
Playoffs
Bill Russell1
(rebounds)		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
Giannis Antetokounmpo4
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Bill Russell2
stats		3
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Giannis Antetokounmpo5
stats		1
stat		2
stats
Bill Russell1
stat		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, Giannis Antetokounmpo has better averages in points and assists while Bill Russell has better average in rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Giannis Antetokounmpo has better averages in points (+8.8), field goals made (+2.9), free throws made (+2.5) and assists (+0.7)
- Bill Russell has better average in total rebounds (+12.6)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Giannis Antetokounmpo has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.5) and free throws attempted (+2.5)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
G. Antetokounmpo 23.9
+8.8
Bill Russell 15.1
Field Goals Made
G. Antetokounmpo 8.8
+2.9
Bill Russell 5.9
Field Goals Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 15.9
+2.5
Bill Russell 13.4
3-Pointers Made
G. Antetokounmpo 0.6
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 2.2
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
G. Antetokounmpo 5.8
+2.5
Bill Russell 3.3
Free Throws Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 8.3
+2.5
Bill Russell 5.8
Offensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 1.9
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 8.1
Bill Russell -
n/a
Total Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 9.9
Bill Russell 22.5
+12.6
Assists
G. Antetokounmpo 5.0
+0.7
Bill Russell 4.3
Steals
G. Antetokounmpo 1.1
Bill Russell -
n/a
Blocks
G. Antetokounmpo 1.2
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 3.0
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 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, Giannis Antetokounmpo has more total points and assists while Bill Russell has more total rebounds.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Giannis Antetokounmpo has more points (+6,016), field goals made (+1,838), free throws made (+1,798) and assists (+188)
- Bill Russell played more years (+1) and games (+104), and has more total rebounds (+13,090)
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- Bill Russell has more personal fouls (+61)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo has more field goals attempted (+738) and free throws attempted (+1,520)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
G. Antetokounmpo 12
Bill Russell 13
+1
Games
G. Antetokounmpo 859
Bill Russell 963
+104
Points
G. Antetokounmpo 20,538
+6,016
Bill Russell 14,522
Field Goals Made
G. Antetokounmpo 7,525
+1,838
Bill Russell 5,687
Field Goals Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 13,668
+738
Bill Russell 12,930
3-Pointers Made
G. Antetokounmpo 542
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 1,908
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
G. Antetokounmpo 4,946
+1,798
Bill Russell 3,148
Free Throws Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 7,134
+1,520
Bill Russell 5,614
Offensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 1,599
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 6,931
Bill Russell -
n/a
Total Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 8,530
Bill Russell 21,620
+13,090
Assists
G. Antetokounmpo 4,288
+188
Bill Russell 4,100
Steals
G. Antetokounmpo 961
Bill Russell -
n/a
Blocks
G. Antetokounmpo 1,064
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 2,586
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 2,531
Bill Russell 2,592
+61

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo 55.1%
+11.1
Bill Russell 44.0%
3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo 28.4%
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo 69.3%
+13.2
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, Giannis Antetokounmpo has better averages in points and assists while Bill Russell has better average in rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Giannis Antetokounmpo has better averages in points (+10.8), field goals made (+4.0), free throws made (+2.0) and assists (+0.6)
- Bill Russell has better average in total rebounds (+12.7)
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- Bill Russell has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.9) and free throws attempted (+2.9)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
G. Antetokounmpo 27.0
+10.8
Bill Russell 16.2
Field Goals Made
G. Antetokounmpo 10.1
+4.0
Bill Russell 6.1
Field Goals Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 19.1
+4.9
Bill Russell 14.2
3-Pointers Made
G. Antetokounmpo 0.7
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 2.8
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
G. Antetokounmpo 6.0
+2.0
Bill Russell 4.0
Free Throws Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 9.6
+2.9
Bill Russell 6.7
Offensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 2.4
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 9.7
Bill Russell -
n/a
Total Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 12.2
Bill Russell 24.9
+12.7
Assists
G. Antetokounmpo 5.3
+0.6
Bill Russell 4.7
Steals
G. Antetokounmpo 1.0
Bill Russell -
n/a
Blocks
G. Antetokounmpo 1.3
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 3.4
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 3.2
Bill Russell 3.3
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Bill Russell played more years (+4) and games (+81), and has more points (+403), field goals made (+151), free throws made (+163), total rebounds (+3,082) and assists (+324)
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- Bill Russell has more personal fouls (+275)
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- Bill Russell has more field goals attempted (+733) and free throws attempted (+299)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
G. Antetokounmpo 9
Bill Russell 13
+4
Games
G. Antetokounmpo 84
Bill Russell 165
+81
Points
G. Antetokounmpo 2,270
Bill Russell 2,673
+403
Field Goals Made
G. Antetokounmpo 852
Bill Russell 1,003
+151
Field Goals Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 1,602
Bill Russell 2,335
+733
3-Pointers Made
G. Antetokounmpo 62
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 239
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
G. Antetokounmpo 504
Bill Russell 667
+163
Free Throws Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 807
Bill Russell 1,106
+299
Offensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 205
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 817
Bill Russell -
n/a
Total Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 1,022
Bill Russell 4,104
+3,082
Assists
G. Antetokounmpo 446
Bill Russell 770
+324
Steals
G. Antetokounmpo 85
Bill Russell -
n/a
Blocks
G. Antetokounmpo 110
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 283
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 271
Bill Russell 546
+275

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo 53.2%
+10.2
Bill Russell 43.0%
3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo 25.9%
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo 62.5%
+2.2
Bill Russell 60.3%
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