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Bill Russell vs Jerry West
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Bill Russell Boston Celtics · 1934–2022 53% · #10 in the world
- Jerry West Los Angeles Lakers · 1938–2024 47% · #15 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Bill Russell over Jerry West by just 53% to 47%. Bill Russell is #10 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #2 of the 19 of the Boston Celtics. Jerry West is #15, and #5 of the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Side by side
| Bill Russell | Jerry West | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #10 | #15 |
| Team | Boston Celtics | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Born | 1934 | 1938 |