Complete Stats Comparison of Lonzo Ball and Bill Russell

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Lonzo Ball 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
Lonzo Ball1
(assists)
0
6
seasons
Bill Russell2
(points, rebounds)
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
Lonzo Ball0
0
0
Playoffs
Bill Russell3
(points, 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
Lonzo Ball2
stats
1
stat
1
stat
Bill Russell4
stats
7
stats
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Lonzo Ball1
stat
1
stat
0
stats
Bill Russell5
stats
7
stats
2
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 points and rebounds while Lonzo Ball has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Lonzo Ball has better average in assists (+1.5)
- Bill Russell has better averages in points (+3.7), field goals made (+1.7), free throws made (+2.6) and total rebounds (+17.0)
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- Bill Russell has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
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- Bill Russell has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.8) and free throws attempted (+4.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Lonzo Ball 11.4
Bill Russell 15.1
+3.7
Field Goals Made
Lonzo Ball 4.2
Bill Russell 5.9
+1.7
Field Goals Attempted
Lonzo Ball 10.6
Bill Russell 13.4
+2.8
Lonzo Ball 2.3
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Lonzo Ball 6.4
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Lonzo Ball 0.7
Bill Russell 3.3
+2.6
Free Throws Attempted
Lonzo Ball 1.1
Bill Russell 5.8
+4.7
Offensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 1.0
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 4.5
Bill Russell -
n/a
Lonzo Ball 5.5
Bill Russell 22.5
+17.0
Lonzo Ball 5.8
+1.5
Bill Russell 4.3
Lonzo Ball 1.5
Bill Russell -
n/a
Lonzo Ball 0.6
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 2.4
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 2.1
Bill Russell 2.7
+0.6

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 Lonzo Ball.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- Bill Russell played more years (+7) and games (+676), and has more points (+11,260), field goals made (+4,481), free throws made (+2,960), total rebounds (+20,055) and assists (+2,422)
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- Bill Russell has more personal fouls (+1,990)
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- Bill Russell has more field goals attempted (+9,897) and free throws attempted (+5,300)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Lonzo Ball 6
Bill Russell 13
+7
Lonzo Ball 287
Bill Russell 963
+676
Lonzo Ball 3,262
Bill Russell 14,522
+11,260
Field Goals Made
Lonzo Ball 1,206
Bill Russell 5,687
+4,481
Field Goals Attempted
Lonzo Ball 3,033
Bill Russell 12,930
+9,897
Lonzo Ball 662
Bill Russell -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Lonzo Ball 1,828
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Lonzo Ball 188
Bill Russell 3,148
+2,960
Free Throws Attempted
Lonzo Ball 314
Bill Russell 5,614
+5,300
Offensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 287
Bill Russell -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 1,278
Bill Russell -
n/a
Lonzo Ball 1,565
Bill Russell 21,620
+20,055
Lonzo Ball 1,678
Bill Russell 4,100
+2,422
Lonzo Ball 438
Bill Russell -
n/a
Lonzo Ball 179
Bill Russell -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 678
Bill Russell -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 602
Bill Russell 2,592
+1,990

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Lonzo Ball has better free throw percentage while Bill Russell has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Lonzo Ball 39.8%
Bill Russell 44.0%
+4.2
3-Point Percentage
Lonzo Ball 36.2%
Bill Russell -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Lonzo Ball 59.9%
+3.8
Bill Russell 56.1%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLonzo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

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- 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)

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLonzo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- 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)

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLonzo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

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