Complete Stats Comparison of Khris Middleton and Bill Russell

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Khris Middleton 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
Khris Middleton1
(points)		0
13
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
Khris Middleton2
(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
Khris Middleton3
stats		1
stat		2
stats
Bill Russell3
stats		6
stats		0
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Khris Middleton4
stats		1
stat		2
stats
Bill Russell2
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 Khris Middleton has better average in points.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Khris Middleton has better averages in points (+1.5) and field goals made (+0.1)
- Bill Russell has better averages in free throws made (+0.6), total rebounds (+17.7) and assists (+0.3)
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- Bill Russell has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Bill Russell has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.3) and free throws attempted (+2.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Khris Middleton 16.6
+1.5
Bill Russell 15.1
Field Goals Made
Khris Middleton 6.0
+0.1
Bill Russell 5.9
Field Goals Attempted
Khris Middleton 13.1
Bill Russell 13.4
+0.3
3-Pointers Made
Khris Middleton 1.8
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Khris Middleton 4.7
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Khris Middleton 2.7
Bill Russell 3.3
+0.6
Free Throws Attempted
Khris Middleton 3.1
Bill Russell 5.8
+2.7
Offensive Rebounds
Khris Middleton 0.6
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
Khris Middleton 4.1
Bill Russell -
n/a
Total Rebounds
Khris Middleton 4.8
Bill Russell 22.5
+17.7
Assists
Khris Middleton 4.0
Bill Russell 4.3
+0.3
Steals
Khris Middleton 1.2
Bill Russell -
n/a
Blocks
Khris Middleton 0.2
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Khris Middleton 2.1
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Khris Middleton 2.5
Bill Russell 2.7
+0.2

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 Khris Middleton.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- Bill Russell played more games (+187) and has more points (+1,621), field goals made (+999), free throws made (+1,032), total rebounds (+17,920) and assists (+1,034)
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- Bill Russell has more personal fouls (+642)
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- Bill Russell has more field goals attempted (+2,743) and free throws attempted (+3,205)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Khris Middleton 13
Bill Russell 13
Games
Khris Middleton 776
Bill Russell 963
+187
Points
Khris Middleton 12,901
Bill Russell 14,522
+1,621
Field Goals Made
Khris Middleton 4,688
Bill Russell 5,687
+999
Field Goals Attempted
Khris Middleton 10,187
Bill Russell 12,930
+2,743
3-Pointers Made
Khris Middleton 1,409
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Khris Middleton 3,644
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Khris Middleton 2,116
Bill Russell 3,148
+1,032
Free Throws Attempted
Khris Middleton 2,409
Bill Russell 5,614
+3,205
Offensive Rebounds
Khris Middleton 482
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
Khris Middleton 3,218
Bill Russell -
n/a
Total Rebounds
Khris Middleton 3,700
Bill Russell 21,620
+17,920
Assists
Khris Middleton 3,066
Bill Russell 4,100
+1,034
Steals
Khris Middleton 903
Bill Russell -
n/a
Blocks
Khris Middleton 151
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Khris Middleton 1,616
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Khris Middleton 1,950
Bill Russell 2,592
+642

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Khris Middleton 46.0%
+2.0
Bill Russell 44.0%
3-Point Percentage
Khris Middleton 38.7%
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Khris Middleton 87.8%
+31.7
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, Khris Middleton has better averages in points and assists while Bill Russell has better average in rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Khris Middleton has better averages in points (+4.4), field goals made (+1.3) and assists (+0.1)
- Bill Russell has better averages in free throws made (+0.6) and total rebounds (+18.4)
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- Bill Russell has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Khris Middleton has higher average in field goals attempted (+2.5)
- Bill Russell has higher average in free throws attempted (+2.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Khris Middleton 20.6
+4.4
Bill Russell 16.2
Field Goals Made
Khris Middleton 7.4
+1.3
Bill Russell 6.1
Field Goals Attempted
Khris Middleton 16.7
+2.5
Bill Russell 14.2
3-Pointers Made
Khris Middleton 2.5
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Khris Middleton 6.3
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Khris Middleton 3.4
Bill Russell 4.0
+0.6
Free Throws Attempted
Khris Middleton 3.9
Bill Russell 6.7
+2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Khris Middleton 0.8
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
Khris Middleton 5.7
Bill Russell -
n/a
Total Rebounds
Khris Middleton 6.5
Bill Russell 24.9
+18.4
Assists
Khris Middleton 4.8
+0.1
Bill Russell 4.7
Steals
Khris Middleton 1.2
Bill Russell -
n/a
Blocks
Khris Middleton 0.2
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Khris Middleton 2.7
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Khris Middleton 3.1
Bill Russell 3.3
+0.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Bill Russell played more years (+4) and games (+85), and has more points (+1,023), field goals made (+412), free throws made (+395), total rebounds (+3,583) and assists (+387)
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- Bill Russell has more personal fouls (+296)
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- Bill Russell has more field goals attempted (+996) and free throws attempted (+792)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Khris Middleton 9
Bill Russell 13
+4
Games
Khris Middleton 80
Bill Russell 165
+85
Points
Khris Middleton 1,650
Bill Russell 2,673
+1,023
Field Goals Made
Khris Middleton 591
Bill Russell 1,003
+412
Field Goals Attempted
Khris Middleton 1,339
Bill Russell 2,335
+996
3-Pointers Made
Khris Middleton 196
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Khris Middleton 503
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Khris Middleton 272
Bill Russell 667
+395
Free Throws Attempted
Khris Middleton 314
Bill Russell 1,106
+792
Offensive Rebounds
Khris Middleton 67
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
Khris Middleton 454
Bill Russell -
n/a
Total Rebounds
Khris Middleton 521
Bill Russell 4,104
+3,583
Assists
Khris Middleton 383
Bill Russell 770
+387
Steals
Khris Middleton 96
Bill Russell -
n/a
Blocks
Khris Middleton 15
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Khris Middleton 216
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Khris Middleton 250
Bill Russell 546
+296

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Khris Middleton 44.1%
+1.1
Bill Russell 43.0%
3-Point Percentage
Khris Middleton 39.0%
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Khris Middleton 86.6%
+26.3
Bill Russell 60.3%
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