Who is the better one: Michael Jordan or Bill Russel?

In terms of all around greatness, Michael Jordan is probably the better player. However when you look back to the Michael Jordan days, you will realize something. Michael never HAD to rebound, pass, hit the big 3, or play defense. Dennis Rodman played defense and got rebounds. Steve Kerr hit 3s. Scottie Pippen played defense and passed well. Bill Russel had to rebound, play defense, and score efficiently. read more

Russell did what was necessary for the Celtics to win and that was to rebound and defend. In the history of the NBA no one has ever done those two things better. Russell's 22.5 rebounds a game is only second to Wilt Chamberlain's 22.9 and Russell did this at 6'9". read more

Michael Jordan vs. Bill Russell Comparison Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bill Russell and Michael Jordan that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side. read more