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Bill Russell vs Shaquille O'Neal
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Bill Russell Boston Celtics · 1934–2022 46% · #10 in the world
- Shaquille O'Neal Los Angeles Lakers · 1972– 54% · #4 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Shaquille O'Neal over Bill Russell by just 54% to 46%. Shaquille O'Neal is #4 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #2 of the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers. Bill Russell is #10, and #2 of the 19 of the Boston Celtics.
Side by side
| Bill Russell | Shaquille O'Neal | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #10 | #4 |
| Team | Boston Celtics | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Born | 1934 | 1972 |