Bill Sharman vs. Russell Westbrook Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Russell Westbrook and Bill Sharman 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
Bill Sharman:
1950-51 to 1960-61
Russell Westbrook:
2008-09 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Bill Sharman4
Russell Westbrook0
Bill Sharman11
Russell Westbrook16
Bill Sharman10
Russell Westbrook12
Bill Sharman8
Russell Westbrook9

Honors and Awards

Bill Sharman0 *
Russell Westbrook1
Bill Sharman4
Russell Westbrook2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Bill Sharman7
Russell Westbrook9
Bill Sharman0
Russell Westbrook2
Bill Sharman0
Russell Westbrook3
* Notes: Season MVP is awarded since 1955-56.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Bill Sharman 17.8
Russell Westbrook 21.8

Bill Sharman 3.9
Russell Westbrook 7.2

Bill Sharman 3.0
Russell Westbrook 8.2

Bill Sharman -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 1.6

Bill Sharman -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 0.3

Totals Stats

Bill Sharman 12,665
Russell Westbrook 25,118

Bill Sharman 2,793
Russell Westbrook 8,264

Bill Sharman 2,101
Russell Westbrook 9,427

Bill Sharman -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 1,840

Bill Sharman -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 367

Bill Sharman 711
Russell Westbrook 1,154

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bill Sharman .426
Russell Westbrook .438

3-Point Percentage
Bill Sharman -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook .304

Free Throw Percentage
Bill Sharman .883
Russell Westbrook .776

Best Season (no game minimum)

Bill Sharman 22.3
(1958)
Russell Westbrook 31.6
(2017)

Bill Sharman 4.7
(1958)
Russell Westbrook 11.5
(2021)

Bill Sharman 4.7
(1956)
Russell Westbrook 11.7
(2021)

Bill Sharman -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 2.1
(2015)

Bill Sharman -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 0.5
(2023)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Bill Sharman 18.5
Russell Westbrook 24.5

Bill Sharman 3.7
Russell Westbrook 7.2

Bill Sharman 2.6
Russell Westbrook 7.9

Bill Sharman -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 1.8

Bill Sharman -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 0.3

Totals Stats

Bill Sharman 1,446
Russell Westbrook 2,845

Bill Sharman 285
Russell Westbrook 832

Bill Sharman 201
Russell Westbrook 911

Bill Sharman -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 204

Bill Sharman -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 38

Bill Sharman 78
Russell Westbrook 116

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bill Sharman .426
Russell Westbrook .408

3-Point Percentage
Bill Sharman -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook .299

Free Throw Percentage
Bill Sharman .911
Russell Westbrook .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Bill Sharman 21.1
(1957)
Russell Westbrook 37.4
(2017)

Bill Sharman 5.4
(1955)
Russell Westbrook 12.0
(2018)

Bill Sharman 7.0
(1952)
Russell Westbrook 11.8
(2021)

Bill Sharman -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 3.0
(2013)

Bill Sharman -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 1.4
(2023)

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.