Alonzo Mourning vs. Bill Russell Comparison

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

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
Alonzo Mourning:
1992-93 to 2007-08
Bill Russell:
1956-57 to 1968-69

NBA Championships and Seasons

Alonzo Mourning1
Bill Russell11
Alonzo Mourning15
Bill Russell13
Alonzo Mourning11
Bill Russell13
Alonzo Mourning7
Bill Russell12

Honors and Awards

Alonzo Mourning0
Bill Russell5
Alonzo Mourning1
Bill Russell3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Alonzo Mourning2
Bill Russell11
Alonzo Mourning2
Bill Russell1
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Alonzo Mourning2
Bill Russell1
Alonzo Mourning2
Bill Russell0
*
Alonzo Mourning0
Bill Russell4
Alonzo Mourning2
Bill Russell0
*
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Alonzo Mourning 17.1
Bill Russell 15.1

Alonzo Mourning 8.5
Bill Russell 22.5

Alonzo Mourning 1.1
Bill Russell 4.3

Alonzo Mourning 0.5
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Alonzo Mourning 2.8
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Alonzo Mourning 14,311
Bill Russell 14,522

Alonzo Mourning 7,137
Bill Russell 21,620

Alonzo Mourning 946
Bill Russell 4,100

Alonzo Mourning 414
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Alonzo Mourning 2,356
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Alonzo Mourning 838
Bill Russell 963

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Alonzo Mourning .527
Bill Russell .440

3-Point Percentage
Alonzo Mourning .247
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Alonzo Mourning .692
Bill Russell .561

Best Season (no game minimum)

Alonzo Mourning 23.2
(1996)
Bill Russell 18.9
(1962)

Alonzo Mourning 11.0
(1999)
Bill Russell 24.7
(1964)

Alonzo Mourning 2.3
(1996)
Bill Russell 5.8
(1967)

Alonzo Mourning 1.0
(1996)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Alonzo Mourning 3.9
(1999)
Bill Russell -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Alonzo Mourning 13.6
Bill Russell 16.2

Alonzo Mourning 7.0
Bill Russell 24.9

Alonzo Mourning 0.9
Bill Russell 4.7

Alonzo Mourning 0.5
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Alonzo Mourning 2.3
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Alonzo Mourning 1,291
Bill Russell 2,673

Alonzo Mourning 665
Bill Russell 4,104

Alonzo Mourning 81
Bill Russell 770

Alonzo Mourning 45
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Alonzo Mourning 215
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Alonzo Mourning 95
Bill Russell 165

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Alonzo Mourning .512
Bill Russell .430

3-Point Percentage
Alonzo Mourning .368
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Alonzo Mourning .649
Bill Russell .603

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Alonzo Mourning 23.8
(1993)
Bill Russell 22.4
(1962)

Alonzo Mourning 13.3
(1995)
Bill Russell 29.9
(1961)

Alonzo Mourning 2.8
(1995)
Bill Russell 6.3
(1965)

Alonzo Mourning 1.6
(1999)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Alonzo Mourning 3.4
(1993)
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.