Anthony Davis vs. Ralph Sampson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Sampson and Anthony Davis that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Player Comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season

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
Anthony Davis:
2012-13 to 2023-24
Ralph Sampson:
1983-84 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Davis1
Ralph Sampson0
Anthony Davis12
Ralph Sampson9
Anthony Davis6
Ralph Sampson4
Anthony Davis1 *
Ralph Sampson0
*
Anthony Davis9
Ralph Sampson4

Honors and Awards

Anthony Davis4
Ralph Sampson0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Ralph Sampson1
Anthony Davis2
Ralph Sampson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Ralph Sampson0
Anthony Davis3
Ralph Sampson0
Anthony Davis0
Ralph Sampson1
Anthony Davis1 *
Ralph Sampson0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 24.1
Ralph Sampson 15.4

Anthony Davis 10.6
Ralph Sampson 8.8

Anthony Davis 2.5
Ralph Sampson 2.3

Anthony Davis 1.3
Ralph Sampson 0.9

Anthony Davis 2.3
Ralph Sampson 1.6

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 17,717
Ralph Sampson 7,039

Anthony Davis 7,826
Ralph Sampson 4,011

Anthony Davis 1,828
Ralph Sampson 1,038

Anthony Davis 974
Ralph Sampson 390

Anthony Davis 1,705
Ralph Sampson 752

Anthony Davis 736
Ralph Sampson 456

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .523
Ralph Sampson .486

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .297
Ralph Sampson .172

Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .795
Ralph Sampson .661

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 28.1
(2018)
Ralph Sampson 22.1
(1985)

Anthony Davis 12.6
(2024)
Ralph Sampson 11.1
(1984)

Anthony Davis 3.9
(2019)
Ralph Sampson 3.6
(1986)

Anthony Davis 1.6
(2019)
Ralph Sampson 1.3
(1986)

Anthony Davis 2.9
(2015)
Ralph Sampson 2.4
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 26.1
Ralph Sampson 18.7

Anthony Davis 11.8
Ralph Sampson 10.5

Anthony Davis 2.8
Ralph Sampson 2.9

Anthony Davis 1.3
Ralph Sampson 0.9

Anthony Davis 2.2
Ralph Sampson 1.5

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 1,566
Ralph Sampson 711

Anthony Davis 705
Ralph Sampson 400

Anthony Davis 170
Ralph Sampson 109

Anthony Davis 76
Ralph Sampson 35

Anthony Davis 129
Ralph Sampson 57

Anthony Davis 60
Ralph Sampson 38

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .542
Ralph Sampson .497

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .313
Ralph Sampson .375

Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .840
Ralph Sampson .703

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 31.5
(2015)
Ralph Sampson 21.2
(1985)

Anthony Davis 15.6
(2024)
Ralph Sampson 16.6
(1985)

Anthony Davis 4.0
(2024)
Ralph Sampson 4.0
(1986)

Anthony Davis 2.0
(2018)
Ralph Sampson 1.5
(1986)

Anthony Davis 3.1
(2023)
Ralph Sampson 1.8
(1986)