Johnny McCarthy vs. Bill Russell Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bill Russell and Johnny McCarthy 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
Honors and Awards |
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| Johnny McCarthy | 0 |
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| Bill Russell | 5 | |
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| Johnny McCarthy | 0 |
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| Bill Russell | 3 | |
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| Johnny McCarthy | 0 |
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| Bill Russell | 11 | |
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| Johnny McCarthy | 0 |
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| Bill Russell | 1 | |
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| Johnny McCarthy | 0 |
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| Bill Russell | 1 | |
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| Johnny McCarthy | 0 |
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| Bill Russell | 4 | |
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* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Johnny McCarthy |
7.8 | | |
| Bill Russell |
15.1 | | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
3.6 | | |
| Bill Russell |
22.5 | | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
3.7 | | |
| Bill Russell |
4.3 | | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
- | | 
n/a ** |
| Bill Russell |
- | |  n/a **
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| Johnny McCarthy |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Bill Russell |
- | | n/a **
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Totals Stats |
| Johnny McCarthy |
2,450 | | |
| Bill Russell |
14,522 | | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
1,145 | | |
| Bill Russell |
21,620 | | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
1,184 | | |
| Bill Russell |
4,100 | | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Bill Russell |
- | | n/a **
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| Johnny McCarthy |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Bill Russell |
- | | n/a **
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| Johnny McCarthy |
316 | | |
| Bill Russell |
963 | | |
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Percentages |
| Johnny McCarthy |
.353 | | |
| Bill Russell |
.440 | | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Bill Russell |
- | | n/a **
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| Johnny McCarthy |
.622 | | |
| Bill Russell |
.561 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Johnny McCarthy |
12.9 | | (1959) | |
| Bill Russell |
18.9 | | (1962) | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
4.8 | | (1959) | |
| Bill Russell |
24.7 | | (1964) | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
5.4 | | (1961) | |
| Bill Russell |
5.8 | | (1967) | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Bill Russell |
- | | | n/a **
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| Johnny McCarthy |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Bill Russell |
- | | | n/a **
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Johnny McCarthy |
5.9 | | |
| Bill Russell |
16.2 | | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
3.6 | | |
| Bill Russell |
24.9 | | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
4.9 | | |
| Bill Russell |
4.7 | | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Bill Russell |
- | | n/a **
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| Johnny McCarthy |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Bill Russell |
- | | n/a **
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Totals Stats |
| Johnny McCarthy |
159 | | |
| Bill Russell |
2,673 | | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
96 | | |
| Bill Russell |
4,104 | | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
132 | | |
| Bill Russell |
770 | | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Bill Russell |
- | | n/a **
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| Johnny McCarthy |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Bill Russell |
- | | n/a **
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| Johnny McCarthy |
27 | | |
| Bill Russell |
165 | | |
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Percentages |
| Johnny McCarthy |
.389 | | |
| Bill Russell |
.430 | | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Bill Russell |
- | | n/a **
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| Johnny McCarthy |
.733 | | |
| Bill Russell |
.603 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Johnny McCarthy |
8.1 | | (1960) | |
| Bill Russell |
22.4 | | (1962) | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
4.6 | | (1960) | |
| Bill Russell |
29.9 | | (1961) | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
7.0 | | (1960) | |
| Bill Russell |
6.3 | | (1965) | |
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| Johnny McCarthy |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Bill Russell |
- | | | n/a **
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| Johnny McCarthy |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Bill Russell |
- | | | n/a **
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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. |
