Chauncey Billups vs. Bill Russell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bill Russell and Chauncey Billups 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
Chauncey Billups:
1997-98 to 2013-14
Bill Russell:
1956-57 to 1968-69

NBA Championships and Seasons

Chauncey Billups1
Bill Russell11
Chauncey Billups17
Bill Russell13
Chauncey Billups12
Bill Russell13
Chauncey Billups5
Bill Russell12

Honors and Awards

Chauncey Billups0
Bill Russell5
Chauncey Billups1
Bill Russell0
*
Chauncey Billups0
Bill Russell3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Chauncey Billups3
Bill Russell11
Chauncey Billups0
Bill Russell1
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Chauncey Billups2
Bill Russell1
Chauncey Billups0
Bill Russell4
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Chauncey Billups 15.2
Bill Russell 15.1

Chauncey Billups 2.9
Bill Russell 22.5

Chauncey Billups 5.4
Bill Russell 4.3

Chauncey Billups 1.0
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Chauncey Billups 0.2
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Chauncey Billups 15,802
Bill Russell 14,522

Chauncey Billups 2,992
Bill Russell 21,620

Chauncey Billups 5,636
Bill Russell 4,100

Chauncey Billups 1,051
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Chauncey Billups 168
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Chauncey Billups 1,043
Bill Russell 963

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Chauncey Billups .415
Bill Russell .440

3-Point Percentage
Chauncey Billups .387
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Chauncey Billups .894
Bill Russell .561

Best Season (no game minimum)

Chauncey Billups 19.5
(2010)
Bill Russell 18.9
(1962)

Chauncey Billups 3.7
(2003)
Bill Russell 24.7
(1964)

Chauncey Billups 8.6
(2006)
Bill Russell 5.8
(1967)

Chauncey Billups 1.3
(1998)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Chauncey Billups 0.3
(1999)
Bill Russell -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Chauncey Billups 17.3
Bill Russell 16.2

Chauncey Billups 3.4
Bill Russell 24.9

Chauncey Billups 5.7
Bill Russell 4.7

Chauncey Billups 1.0
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Chauncey Billups 0.2
Bill Russell -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Chauncey Billups 2,526
Bill Russell 2,673

Chauncey Billups 492
Bill Russell 4,104

Chauncey Billups 831
Bill Russell 770

Chauncey Billups 148
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Chauncey Billups 23
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Chauncey Billups 146
Bill Russell 165

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Chauncey Billups .411
Bill Russell .430

3-Point Percentage
Chauncey Billups .366
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Chauncey Billups .880
Bill Russell .603

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Chauncey Billups 22.0
(2002)
Bill Russell 22.4
(1962)

Chauncey Billups 5.0
(2002)
Bill Russell 29.9
(1961)

Chauncey Billups 6.8
(2009)
Bill Russell 6.3
(1965)

Chauncey Billups 1.3
(2004)
Bill Russell -

n/a **
Chauncey Billups 0.5
(2010)
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.