Bob Cousy vs. D'Angelo Russell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars D'Angelo Russell and Bob Cousy that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Bob Cousy:
1950-51 to 1969-70
D'Angelo Russell:
2015-16 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Bob Cousy6
D'Angelo Russell0
Bob Cousy14
D'Angelo Russell9
Bob Cousy13
D'Angelo Russell3
Bob Cousy0 *
D'Angelo Russell1
*
Bob Cousy13
D'Angelo Russell1

Honors and Awards

Bob Cousy1 *
D'Angelo Russell0
Bob Cousy10
D'Angelo Russell0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Bob Cousy12
D'Angelo Russell0
Bob Cousy8
D'Angelo Russell0
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.
Season MVP is awarded since 1955-56.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Bob Cousy 18.4
D'Angelo Russell 17.8

Bob Cousy 5.2
D'Angelo Russell 3.4

Bob Cousy 7.5
D'Angelo Russell 5.8

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
D'Angelo Russell 1.1

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
D'Angelo Russell 0.3

Totals Stats

Bob Cousy 16,960
D'Angelo Russell 9,989

Bob Cousy 4,786
D'Angelo Russell 1,922

Bob Cousy 6,955
D'Angelo Russell 3,235

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
D'Angelo Russell 599

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
D'Angelo Russell 180

Bob Cousy 924
D'Angelo Russell 562

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bob Cousy .375
D'Angelo Russell .430

3-Point Percentage
Bob Cousy -
n/a **
D'Angelo Russell .370

Free Throw Percentage
Bob Cousy .803
D'Angelo Russell .792

Best Season (no game minimum)

Bob Cousy 21.7
(1952)
D'Angelo Russell 23.1
(2020)

Bob Cousy 6.9
(1951)
D'Angelo Russell 3.9
(2018)

Bob Cousy 9.5
(1960)
D'Angelo Russell 7.1
(2022)

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
D'Angelo Russell 1.4
(2017)

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
D'Angelo Russell 0.5
(2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Bob Cousy 18.5
D'Angelo Russell 14.1

Bob Cousy 5.0
D'Angelo Russell 3.0

Bob Cousy 8.6
D'Angelo Russell 4.9

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
D'Angelo Russell 1.0

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
D'Angelo Russell 0.2

Totals Stats

Bob Cousy 2,018
D'Angelo Russell 382

Bob Cousy 546
D'Angelo Russell 80

Bob Cousy 937
D'Angelo Russell 132

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
D'Angelo Russell 27

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
D'Angelo Russell 6

Bob Cousy 109
D'Angelo Russell 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bob Cousy .342
D'Angelo Russell .389

3-Point Percentage
Bob Cousy -
n/a **
D'Angelo Russell .329

Free Throw Percentage
Bob Cousy .801
D'Angelo Russell .782

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Bob Cousy 31.0
(1952)
D'Angelo Russell 19.4
(2019)

Bob Cousy 8.0
(1956)
D'Angelo Russell 3.6
(2019)

Bob Cousy 10.8
(1959)
D'Angelo Russell 6.7
(2022)

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
D'Angelo Russell 1.5
(2022)

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
D'Angelo Russell 0.3
(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.