Anthony Davis vs. DeMarcus Nelson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars DeMarcus Nelson and Anthony Davis 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

Anthony Davis

vs.

DeMarcus Nelson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Anthony Davis: 2012-13 to 2023-24
DeMarcus Nelson: 2008-09 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Anthony Davis 1 DeMarcus Nelson 0

NBA Seasons Anthony Davis 12 DeMarcus Nelson 1

Playoffs Played Anthony Davis 6 DeMarcus Nelson 0

NBA Cups Won Anthony Davis 1 * DeMarcus Nelson 0 *

All-Star Games Anthony Davis 9 DeMarcus Nelson 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Anthony Davis 4 DeMarcus Nelson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Anthony Davis 4 DeMarcus Nelson 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Anthony Davis 2 DeMarcus Nelson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Anthony Davis 4 DeMarcus Nelson 0

Blocks Leader Anthony Davis 3 DeMarcus Nelson 0

In-Season Tournament 1st Team Anthony Davis 1 * DeMarcus Nelson 0 *

* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 24.1 DeMarcus Nelson 4.1

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 10.6 DeMarcus Nelson 1.8

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 2.5 DeMarcus Nelson 1.0

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 1.3 DeMarcus Nelson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 2.3 DeMarcus Nelson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Anthony Davis 17,717 DeMarcus Nelson 53

Total Rebounds Anthony Davis 7,826 DeMarcus Nelson 24

Total Assists Anthony Davis 1,828 DeMarcus Nelson 13

Total Steals Anthony Davis 974 DeMarcus Nelson 9

Total Blocks Anthony Davis 1,705 DeMarcus Nelson 2

Total Games Anthony Davis 736 DeMarcus Nelson 13

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Anthony Davis .523 DeMarcus Nelson .444

3-Point Percentage Anthony Davis .297 DeMarcus Nelson .000

Free Throw Percentage Anthony Davis .795 DeMarcus Nelson .357

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 28.1 (2018) DeMarcus Nelson 4.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 12.6 (2024) DeMarcus Nelson 1.8 (2009)

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 3.9 (2019) DeMarcus Nelson 1.0 (2009)

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 1.6 (2019) DeMarcus Nelson 0.7 (2009)

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 2.9 (2015) DeMarcus Nelson 0.2 (2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 26.3 DeMarcus Nelson -

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 11.5 DeMarcus Nelson -

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 2.8 DeMarcus Nelson -

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 1.3 DeMarcus Nelson -

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 2.2 DeMarcus Nelson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Anthony Davis 1,524 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Rebounds Anthony Davis 667 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Assists Anthony Davis 160 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Steals Anthony Davis 76 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Blocks Anthony Davis 126 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Games Anthony Davis 58 DeMarcus Nelson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Anthony Davis .538 DeMarcus Nelson -

3-Point Percentage Anthony Davis .313 DeMarcus Nelson -

Free Throw Percentage Anthony Davis .842 DeMarcus Nelson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 32.3 (2024) DeMarcus Nelson -

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 14.1 (2023) DeMarcus Nelson -

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 3.5 (2020) DeMarcus Nelson -

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 2.0 (2018) DeMarcus Nelson -

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 3.1 (2023) DeMarcus Nelson -