Adrian Dantley vs. Moses Malone Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Moses Malone and Adrian Dantley 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Adrian Dantley:
1976-77 to 1990-91
Moses Malone:
1976-77 to 1994-95

NBA Championships and Seasons

Adrian Dantley0
Moses Malone1
Adrian Dantley15
Moses Malone19
Adrian Dantley7
Moses Malone12
Adrian Dantley6
Moses Malone12

Honors and Awards

Adrian Dantley0
Moses Malone3
Adrian Dantley0
Moses Malone1
Adrian Dantley0
Moses Malone4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley2
Moses Malone8
Adrian Dantley0
Moses Malone1
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley0
Moses Malone2
Adrian Dantley2
Moses Malone0
Adrian Dantley0
Moses Malone6
Adrian Dantley1
Moses Malone0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 24.3
Moses Malone 20.6

Adrian Dantley 5.7
Moses Malone 12.2

Adrian Dantley 3.0
Moses Malone 1.4

Adrian Dantley 1.0
Moses Malone 0.8

Adrian Dantley 0.2
Moses Malone 1.3

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 23,177
Moses Malone 27,409

Adrian Dantley 5,455
Moses Malone 16,212

Adrian Dantley 2,830
Moses Malone 1,796

Adrian Dantley 944
Moses Malone 1,089

Adrian Dantley 150
Moses Malone 1,733

Adrian Dantley 955
Moses Malone 1,329

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .540
Moses Malone .491

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .171
*
Moses Malone .100

*
Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .818
Moses Malone .769

Best Season (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 30.7
(1983)
Moses Malone 31.1
(1982)

Adrian Dantley 7.8
(1978)
Moses Malone 17.6
(1979)

Adrian Dantley 4.8
(1983)
Moses Malone 1.8
(1980)

Adrian Dantley 1.5
(1978)
Moses Malone 1.1
(1983)

Adrian Dantley 0.3
(1978)
Moses Malone 2.2
(1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 21.3
Moses Malone 22.1

Adrian Dantley 5.4
Moses Malone 13.8

Adrian Dantley 2.3
Moses Malone 1.4

Adrian Dantley 0.9
Moses Malone 0.9

Adrian Dantley 0.1
Moses Malone 1.6

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 1,558
Moses Malone 2,077

Adrian Dantley 395
Moses Malone 1,295

Adrian Dantley 169
Moses Malone 136

Adrian Dantley 69
Moses Malone 84

Adrian Dantley 6
Moses Malone 151

Adrian Dantley 73
Moses Malone 94

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .525
Moses Malone .479

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .000
*
Moses Malone .143

*
Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .796
Moses Malone .762

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 32.2
(1984)
Moses Malone 26.8
(1981)

Adrian Dantley 8.3
(1978)
Moses Malone 20.5
(1979)

Adrian Dantley 4.2
(1984)
Moses Malone 3.3
(1982)

Adrian Dantley 1.7
(1978)
Moses Malone 1.5
(1983)

Adrian Dantley 1.0
(1978)
Moses Malone 4.0
(1979)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.