Bill Russell vs. Michael Wilson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Wilson and Bill Russell 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

Bill Russell

vs.

Michael Wilson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Bill Russell: 1956-57 to 1968-69
Michael Wilson: 1983-84 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Bill Russell 11 Michael Wilson 0

NBA Seasons Bill Russell 13 Michael Wilson 3

Playoffs Played Bill Russell 13 Michael Wilson 0

All-Star Games Bill Russell 12 Michael Wilson 0

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Bill Russell 5 Michael Wilson 0

All-NBA First Team Bill Russell 3 Michael Wilson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Bill Russell 11 Michael Wilson 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Bill Russell 1 * Michael Wilson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Bill Russell 1 Michael Wilson 0

Rebounds Leader Bill Russell 4 Michael Wilson 0

* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Bill Russell 15.1 Michael Wilson 3.4

Rebounds Per Game Bill Russell 22.5 Michael Wilson 1.1

Assists Per Game Bill Russell 4.3 Michael Wilson 1.4

Steals Per Game Bill Russell - n/a ** Michael Wilson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Bill Russell - n/a ** Michael Wilson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Bill Russell 14,522 Michael Wilson 108

Total Rebounds Bill Russell 21,620 Michael Wilson 36

Total Assists Bill Russell 4,100 Michael Wilson 45

Total Steals Bill Russell - n/a ** Michael Wilson 15

Total Blocks Bill Russell - n/a ** Michael Wilson 5

Total Games Bill Russell 963 Michael Wilson 32

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Bill Russell .440 Michael Wilson .438

3-Point Percentage Bill Russell - n/a ** Michael Wilson .000

Free Throw Percentage Bill Russell .561 Michael Wilson .750

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Bill Russell 18.9 (1962) Michael Wilson 5.2 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Bill Russell 24.7 (1964) Michael Wilson 1.6 (1985)

Assists Per Game Bill Russell 5.8 (1967) Michael Wilson 1.8 (1985)

Steals Per Game Bill Russell - n/a ** Michael Wilson 0.7 (1985)

Blocks Per Game Bill Russell - n/a ** Michael Wilson 0.3 (1985)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Bill Russell 16.2 Michael Wilson -

Rebounds Per Game Bill Russell 24.9 Michael Wilson -

Assists Per Game Bill Russell 4.7 Michael Wilson -

Steals Per Game Bill Russell - n/a ** Michael Wilson -

Blocks Per Game Bill Russell - n/a ** Michael Wilson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Bill Russell 2,673 Michael Wilson -

Total Rebounds Bill Russell 4,104 Michael Wilson -

Total Assists Bill Russell 770 Michael Wilson -

Total Steals Bill Russell - n/a ** Michael Wilson -

Total Blocks Bill Russell - n/a ** Michael Wilson -

Total Games Bill Russell 165 Michael Wilson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Bill Russell .430 Michael Wilson -

3-Point Percentage Bill Russell - n/a ** Michael Wilson -

Free Throw Percentage Bill Russell .603 Michael Wilson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Bill Russell 22.4 (1962) Michael Wilson -

Rebounds Per Game Bill Russell 29.9 (1961) Michael Wilson -

Assists Per Game Bill Russell 6.3 (1965) Michael Wilson -

Steals Per Game Bill Russell - n/a ** Michael Wilson -

Blocks Per Game Bill Russell - n/a ** Michael Wilson -

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.