Wilt Chamberlain vs. Russell Cross Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Russell Cross and Wilt Chamberlain 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Wilt Chamberlain:
1959-60 to 1972-73
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Russell Cross:
1983-84 to 1983-84
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Honors and Awards |
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| Wilt Chamberlain | 1 |
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| Russell Cross | 0 | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain | 2 |
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| Russell Cross | 0 | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain | 2 |
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| Russell Cross | 0 | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain | 1 |
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| Russell Cross | 0 | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain | 1 |
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| Russell Cross | 0 | |
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* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Wilt Chamberlain |
30.1 | | |
| Russell Cross |
3.7 | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
22.9 | | |
| Russell Cross |
1.8 | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
4.4 | | |
| Russell Cross |
0.5 | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | | 
n/a ** |
| Russell Cross |
0.3 | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Russell Cross |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Wilt Chamberlain |
31,419 | | |
| Russell Cross |
166 | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
23,924 | | |
| Russell Cross |
82 | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
4,643 | | |
| Russell Cross |
22 | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Russell Cross |
12 | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Russell Cross |
7 | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
1,045 | | |
| Russell Cross |
45 | | |
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Percentages |
| Wilt Chamberlain |
.540 | | |
| Russell Cross |
.571 | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Russell Cross |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
.511 | | |
| Russell Cross |
.418 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Wilt Chamberlain |
50.4 | | (1962) | |
| Russell Cross |
3.7 | | (1984) | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
27.2 | | (1961) | |
| Russell Cross |
1.8 | | (1984) | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
8.6 | | (1968) | |
| Russell Cross |
0.5 | | (1984) | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Russell Cross |
0.3 | | (1984) | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Russell Cross |
0.2 | | (1984) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Wilt Chamberlain |
22.5 | | |
| Russell Cross |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
24.5 | | |
| Russell Cross |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
4.2 | | |
| Russell Cross |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Russell Cross |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Russell Cross |
- | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Wilt Chamberlain |
3,607 | | |
| Russell Cross |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
3,913 | | |
| Russell Cross |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
673 | | |
| Russell Cross |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Russell Cross |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Russell Cross |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
160 | | |
| Russell Cross |
0 | | |
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Percentages |
| Wilt Chamberlain |
.522 | | |
| Russell Cross |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Russell Cross |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
.465 | | |
| Russell Cross |
- | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Wilt Chamberlain |
37.0 | | (1961) | |
| Russell Cross |
- | | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
30.2 | | (1966) | |
| Russell Cross |
- | | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
9.0 | | (1967) | |
| Russell Cross |
- | | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Russell Cross |
- | | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Russell Cross |
- | | | |
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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. |
