Bill Russell vs. Theron Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Theron Smith 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.

Theron Smith

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Bill Russell: 1956-57 to 1968-69
Theron Smith: 2003-04 to 2004-05

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Bill Russell 11 Theron Smith 0

NBA Seasons Bill Russell 13 Theron Smith 2

Playoffs Played Bill Russell 13 Theron Smith 0

All-Star Games Bill Russell 12 Theron Smith 0

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Bill Russell 5 Theron Smith 0

All-NBA First Team Bill Russell 3 Theron Smith 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Bill Russell 11 Theron Smith 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Bill Russell 1 * Theron Smith 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Bill Russell 1 Theron Smith 0

Rebounds Leader Bill Russell 4 Theron Smith 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 Theron Smith 2.8

Rebounds Per Game Bill Russell 22.5 Theron Smith 3.0

Assists Per Game Bill Russell 4.3 Theron Smith 0.7

Steals Per Game Bill Russell - n/a ** Theron Smith 0.2

Blocks Per Game Bill Russell - n/a ** Theron Smith 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Bill Russell 14,522 Theron Smith 149

Total Rebounds Bill Russell 21,620 Theron Smith 157

Total Assists Bill Russell 4,100 Theron Smith 35

Total Steals Bill Russell - n/a ** Theron Smith 11

Total Blocks Bill Russell - n/a ** Theron Smith 9

Total Games Bill Russell 963 Theron Smith 53

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Bill Russell .440 Theron Smith .335

3-Point Percentage Bill Russell - n/a ** Theron Smith .375

Free Throw Percentage Bill Russell .561 Theron Smith .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Bill Russell 18.9 (1962) Theron Smith 3.2 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Bill Russell 24.7 (1964) Theron Smith 3.5 (2005)

Assists Per Game Bill Russell 5.8 (1967) Theron Smith 0.8 (2005)

Steals Per Game Bill Russell - n/a ** Theron Smith 0.3 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Bill Russell - n/a ** Theron Smith 0.3 (2004)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Bill Russell 16.2 Theron Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Bill Russell 24.9 Theron Smith -

Assists Per Game Bill Russell 4.7 Theron Smith -

Steals Per Game Bill Russell - n/a ** Theron Smith -

Blocks Per Game Bill Russell - n/a ** Theron Smith -

Totals Stats

Total Points Bill Russell 2,673 Theron Smith -

Total Rebounds Bill Russell 4,104 Theron Smith -

Total Assists Bill Russell 770 Theron Smith -

Total Steals Bill Russell - n/a ** Theron Smith -

Total Blocks Bill Russell - n/a ** Theron Smith -

Total Games Bill Russell 165 Theron Smith 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Bill Russell .430 Theron Smith -

3-Point Percentage Bill Russell - n/a ** Theron Smith -

Free Throw Percentage Bill Russell .603 Theron Smith -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Bill Russell 22.4 (1962) Theron Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Bill Russell 29.9 (1961) Theron Smith -

Assists Per Game Bill Russell 6.3 (1965) Theron Smith -

Steals Per Game Bill Russell - n/a ** Theron Smith -

Blocks Per Game Bill Russell - n/a ** Theron Smith -

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.