Allen Iverson vs. Bill Russell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bill Russell and Allen Iverson that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Allen Iverson:
1996-97 to 2009-10
Bill Russell:
1956-57 to 1968-69

NBA Championships and Seasons

Allen Iverson0
Bill Russell11
Allen Iverson14
Bill Russell13
Allen Iverson8
Bill Russell13
Allen Iverson11
Bill Russell12

Honors and Awards

Allen Iverson1
Bill Russell5
Allen Iverson3
Bill Russell3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Allen Iverson7
Bill Russell11
Allen Iverson0
Bill Russell1
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Allen Iverson0
Bill Russell1
Allen Iverson4
Bill Russell0
Allen Iverson0
Bill Russell4
Allen Iverson3
Bill Russell0
*
Allen Iverson1
Bill Russell0
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Allen Iverson 26.7
Bill Russell 15.1

Allen Iverson 3.7
Bill Russell 22.5

Allen Iverson 6.2
Bill Russell 4.3

Allen Iverson 2.2
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Allen Iverson 0.2
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Allen Iverson 24,368
Bill Russell 14,522

Allen Iverson 3,394
Bill Russell 21,620

Allen Iverson 5,624
Bill Russell 4,100

Allen Iverson 1,983
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Allen Iverson 164
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Allen Iverson 914
Bill Russell 963

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Allen Iverson .425
Bill Russell .440

3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson .313
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson .780
Bill Russell .561

Best Season (no game minimum)

Allen Iverson 33.0
(2006)
Bill Russell 18.9
(1962)

Allen Iverson 4.9
(1999)
Bill Russell 24.7
(1964)

Allen Iverson 7.9
(2005)
Bill Russell 5.8
(1967)

Allen Iverson 2.8
(2002)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Allen Iverson 0.3
(1997)
Bill Russell -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Allen Iverson 29.7
Bill Russell 16.2

Allen Iverson 3.8
Bill Russell 24.9

Allen Iverson 6.0
Bill Russell 4.7

Allen Iverson 2.1
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Allen Iverson 0.2
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Allen Iverson 2,111
Bill Russell 2,673

Allen Iverson 273
Bill Russell 4,104

Allen Iverson 425
Bill Russell 770

Allen Iverson 147
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Allen Iverson 14
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Allen Iverson 71
Bill Russell 165

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Allen Iverson .401
Bill Russell .430

3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson .327
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson .764
Bill Russell .603

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Allen Iverson 32.9
(2001)
Bill Russell 22.4
(1962)

Allen Iverson 4.7
(2001)
Bill Russell 29.9
(1961)

Allen Iverson 10.0
(2005)
Bill Russell 6.3
(1965)

Allen Iverson 2.6
(2002)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Allen Iverson 0.4
(2005)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.