Carmelo Anthony vs. Bill Russell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bill Russell and Carmelo Anthony 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
Carmelo Anthony:
2003-04 to 2021-22
Bill Russell:
1956-57 to 1968-69

NBA Championships and Seasons

Carmelo Anthony0
Bill Russell11
Carmelo Anthony19
Bill Russell13
Carmelo Anthony13
Bill Russell13
Carmelo Anthony10
Bill Russell12

Honors and Awards

Carmelo Anthony0
Bill Russell5
Carmelo Anthony0
Bill Russell3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Carmelo Anthony6
Bill Russell11
Carmelo Anthony0
Bill Russell1
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Carmelo Anthony0
Bill Russell1
Carmelo Anthony1
Bill Russell0
Carmelo Anthony0
Bill Russell4
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 22.5
Bill Russell 15.1

Carmelo Anthony 6.2
Bill Russell 22.5

Carmelo Anthony 2.7
Bill Russell 4.3

Carmelo Anthony 1.0
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Carmelo Anthony 0.5
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 28,289
Bill Russell 14,522

Carmelo Anthony 7,808
Bill Russell 21,620

Carmelo Anthony 3,422
Bill Russell 4,100

Carmelo Anthony 1,223
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Carmelo Anthony 644
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Carmelo Anthony 1,260
Bill Russell 963

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .447
Bill Russell .440

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .355
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .814
Bill Russell .561

Best Season (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 28.9
(2007)
Bill Russell 18.9
(1962)

Carmelo Anthony 8.1
(2014)
Bill Russell 24.7
(1964)

Carmelo Anthony 4.2
(2016)
Bill Russell 5.8
(1967)

Carmelo Anthony 1.3
(2010)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2022)
Bill Russell -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 23.1
Bill Russell 16.2

Carmelo Anthony 6.7
Bill Russell 24.9

Carmelo Anthony 2.5
Bill Russell 4.7

Carmelo Anthony 1.2
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Carmelo Anthony 0.3
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 1,914
Bill Russell 2,673

Carmelo Anthony 557
Bill Russell 4,104

Carmelo Anthony 204
Bill Russell 770

Carmelo Anthony 100
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Carmelo Anthony 29
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Carmelo Anthony 83
Bill Russell 165

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .414
Bill Russell .430

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .324
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .826
Bill Russell .603

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 30.7
(2010)
Bill Russell 22.4
(1962)

Carmelo Anthony 10.3
(2011)
Bill Russell 29.9
(1961)

Carmelo Anthony 4.8
(2011)
Bill Russell 6.3
(1965)

Carmelo Anthony 2.0
(2010)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2011)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
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.