Bill Russell vs. Steve Stipanovich Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Steve Stipanovich 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Bill Russell:
1956-57 to 1968-69
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Steve Stipanovich:
1983-84 to 1987-88
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Honors and Awards |
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| Bill Russell | 1 |
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| Steve Stipanovich | 0 | |
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| Bill Russell | 1 |
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| Steve Stipanovich | 0 | |
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* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Bill Russell |
15.1 | | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
13.2 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
22.5 | | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
7.8 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
4.3 | | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
2.3 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
- | | 
n/a ** |
| Steve Stipanovich |
1.0 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Steve Stipanovich |
0.9 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Bill Russell |
14,522 | | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
5,323 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
21,620 | | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
3,131 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
4,100 | | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
938 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Steve Stipanovich |
415 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Steve Stipanovich |
380 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
963 | | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
403 | | |
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Percentages |
| Bill Russell |
.440 | | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
.484 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Steve Stipanovich |
.179 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
.561 | | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
.796 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Bill Russell |
18.9 | | (1962) | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
13.7 | | (1985) | |
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| Bill Russell |
24.7 | | (1964) | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
8.3 | | (1988) | |
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| Bill Russell |
5.8 | | (1967) | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
2.6 | | (1986) | |
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| Bill Russell |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Steve Stipanovich |
1.3 | | (1987) | |
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| Bill Russell |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Steve Stipanovich |
1.2 | | (1987) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Bill Russell |
16.2 | | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
13.8 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
24.9 | | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
7.5 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
4.7 | | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
0.8 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Steve Stipanovich |
0.8 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Steve Stipanovich |
0.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Bill Russell |
2,673 | | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
55 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
4,104 | | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
30 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
770 | | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
3 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Steve Stipanovich |
3 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Steve Stipanovich |
2 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
165 | | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
4 | | |
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Percentages |
| Bill Russell |
.430 | | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
.553 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Steve Stipanovich |
.000 | | |
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| Bill Russell |
.603 | | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
.684 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Bill Russell |
22.4 | | (1962) | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
13.8 | | (1987) | |
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| Bill Russell |
29.9 | | (1961) | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
7.5 | | (1987) | |
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| Bill Russell |
6.3 | | (1965) | |
| Steve Stipanovich |
0.8 | | (1987) | |
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| Bill Russell |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Steve Stipanovich |
0.8 | | (1987) | |
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| Bill Russell |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Steve Stipanovich |
0.5 | | (1987) | |
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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. |
