Paul George vs. Frank Russell Comparison

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

vs.

Frank Russell

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Paul George: 2010-11 to 2023-24
Frank Russell: 1972-73 to 1972-73

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Paul George 0 Frank Russell 0

NBA Seasons Paul George 14 Frank Russell 1

Playoffs Played Paul George 11 Frank Russell 0

All-Star Games Paul George 9 Frank Russell 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Paul George 1 Frank Russell 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Paul George 6 Frank Russell 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Paul George 2 Frank Russell 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Paul George 4 Frank Russell 0

Steals Leader Paul George 1 Frank Russell 0 *

* Notes: Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul George 20.8 Frank Russell 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 6.3 Frank Russell 0.7

Assists Per Game Paul George 3.7 Frank Russell 0.7

Steals Per Game Paul George 1.7 Frank Russell - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Paul George 0.4 Frank Russell - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul George 18,032 Frank Russell 74

Total Rebounds Paul George 5,465 Frank Russell 17

Total Assists Paul George 3,191 Frank Russell 15

Total Steals Paul George 1,464 Frank Russell - n/a **

Total Blocks Paul George 381 Frank Russell - n/a **

Total Games Paul George 867 Frank Russell 23

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul George .440 Frank Russell .377

3-Point Percentage Paul George .385 Frank Russell - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Paul George .854 Frank Russell .889

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul George 28.0 (2019) Frank Russell 3.2 (1973)

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 8.2 (2019) Frank Russell 0.7 (1973)

Assists Per Game Paul George 5.7 (2022) Frank Russell 0.7 (1973)

Steals Per Game Paul George 2.2 (2019) Frank Russell - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Paul George 0.6 (2013) Frank Russell - n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul George 21.2 Frank Russell -

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 7.5 Frank Russell -

Assists Per Game Paul George 4.1 Frank Russell -

Steals Per Game Paul George 1.5 Frank Russell - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Paul George 0.5 Frank Russell - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul George 2,416 Frank Russell -

Total Rebounds Paul George 854 Frank Russell -

Total Assists Paul George 473 Frank Russell -

Total Steals Paul George 172 Frank Russell - n/a **

Total Blocks Paul George 62 Frank Russell - n/a **

Total Games Paul George 114 Frank Russell 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul George .423 Frank Russell -

3-Point Percentage Paul George .352 Frank Russell - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Paul George .826 Frank Russell -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul George 28.6 (2019) Frank Russell -

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 9.6 (2021) Frank Russell -

Assists Per Game Paul George 7.3 (2017) Frank Russell -

Steals Per Game Paul George 2.2 (2014) Frank Russell - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Paul George 2.0 (2011) 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.