Bill Russell Hall of Fame · 1975 Top 75
Boston Celtics
11× NBA Champion 1968-69, 1967-68, 1965-66, 1964-65, 1963-64, 1962-63, 1961-62, 1960-61, 1959-60, 1958-59, 1956-57
Bill Russell, a seminal figure in basketball history, is renowned for revolutionizing defensive play and leading the Boston Celtics to 11 NBA championships during his illustrious 13-year career, a feat unparalleled in professional sports. Beyond his on-court dominance, Russell was a trailblazer for racial equality, using his platform to advocate for civil rights and social justice throughout his life.
Career Statistics
Career Averages
Shooting Percentages
FG%
44.0%
3P%
0%
FT%
56.1%
Career Totals
- Games Played
- 963
- Total Points
- 14522
- Total Rebounds
- 21620
- Total Assists
- 4100
- Total Steals
- 0
- Total Blocks
- 0
Advanced Metrics
Offensive & Defensive Impact
Usage & Playmaking
Rebounding & Efficiency
TS%
47.1%
True Shooting Percentage
eFG%
44.0%
Effective Field Goal Percentage
Playoff Career Statistics
Games
165
PPG
16.2
RPG
24.9
APG
4.7
FG%
42.7%
3P%
0.0%
FT%
59.9%
Career Achievements & Awards
- MVP ×5 1964-65, 1962-63, 1961-62, 1960-61, 1957-58
- All-NBA 1st Team ×3 1964-65, 1962-63, 1958-59
- All-NBA 2nd Team ×8 1967-68, 1966-67, 1965-66, 1963-64, 1961-62, 1960-61, 1959-60, 1957-58
- All-Defensive 1st Team 1968-69
- All-Star ×12 1968-69, 1967-68, 1966-67, 1965-66, 1964-65, 1963-64, 1962-63, 1961-62, 1960-61, 1959-60, 1958-59, 1957-58
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