Paul Arizin vs. Frank Russell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Frank Russell and Paul Arizin 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

Paul Arizin

vs.

Frank Russell

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Paul Arizin: 1950-51 to 1961-62
Frank Russell: 1972-73 to 1972-73

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Paul Arizin 1 Frank Russell 0

NBA Seasons Paul Arizin 10 Frank Russell 1

Playoffs Played Paul Arizin 8 Frank Russell 0

All-Star Games Paul Arizin 10 Frank Russell 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Paul Arizin 3 Frank Russell 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Paul Arizin 4 Frank Russell 0

Scoring Leader Paul Arizin 2 Frank Russell 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul Arizin 22.8 Frank Russell 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Paul Arizin 8.6 Frank Russell 0.7

Assists Per Game Paul Arizin 2.3 Frank Russell 0.7

Steals Per Game Paul Arizin - n/a ** Frank Russell - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Paul Arizin - n/a ** Frank Russell - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul Arizin 16,266 Frank Russell 74

Total Rebounds Paul Arizin 6,129 Frank Russell 17

Total Assists Paul Arizin 1,665 Frank Russell 15

Total Steals Paul Arizin - n/a ** Frank Russell - n/a **

Total Blocks Paul Arizin - n/a ** Frank Russell - n/a **

Total Games Paul Arizin 713 Frank Russell 23

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul Arizin .421 Frank Russell .377

3-Point Percentage Paul Arizin - n/a ** Frank Russell - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Paul Arizin .810 Frank Russell .889

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul Arizin 26.4 (1959) Frank Russell 3.2 (1973)

Rebounds Per Game Paul Arizin 11.3 (1952) Frank Russell 0.7 (1973)

Assists Per Game Paul Arizin 2.9 (1955) Frank Russell 0.7 (1973)

Steals Per Game Paul Arizin - n/a ** Frank Russell - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Paul Arizin - n/a ** Frank Russell - n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul Arizin 24.2 Frank Russell -

Rebounds Per Game Paul Arizin 8.2 Frank Russell -

Assists Per Game Paul Arizin 2.6 Frank Russell -

Steals Per Game Paul Arizin - n/a ** Frank Russell - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Paul Arizin - n/a ** Frank Russell - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul Arizin 1,186 Frank Russell -

Total Rebounds Paul Arizin 404 Frank Russell -

Total Assists Paul Arizin 128 Frank Russell -

Total Steals Paul Arizin - n/a ** Frank Russell - n/a **

Total Blocks Paul Arizin - n/a ** Frank Russell - n/a **

Total Games Paul Arizin 49 Frank Russell 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul Arizin .411 Frank Russell -

3-Point Percentage Paul Arizin - n/a ** Frank Russell - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Paul Arizin .829 Frank Russell -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul Arizin 28.9 (1956) Frank Russell -

Rebounds Per Game Paul Arizin 12.7 (1952) Frank Russell -

Assists Per Game Paul Arizin 4.0 (1961) Frank Russell -

Steals Per Game Paul Arizin - n/a ** Frank Russell - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Paul Arizin - n/a ** Frank 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.