Artis Gilmore vs. Ralph Sampson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Sampson and Artis Gilmore 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Artis Gilmore:
1976-77 to 1987-88
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Ralph Sampson:
1983-84 to 1991-92
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Honors and Awards |
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| Artis Gilmore | 0 |
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| Ralph Sampson | 1 | |
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| Artis Gilmore | 1 |
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| Ralph Sampson | 0 | |
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| Artis Gilmore | 0 |
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| Ralph Sampson | 1 | |
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Artis Gilmore |
17.1 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
15.4 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
10.1 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
8.8 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
2.0 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
2.3 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
0.5 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
0.9 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
1.9 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
1.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Artis Gilmore |
15,579 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
7,039 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
9,161 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
4,011 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
1,777 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
1,038 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
470 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
390 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
1,747 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
752 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
909 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
456 | | |
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Percentages |
| Artis Gilmore |
.599 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
.486 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
.077 | | 
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| Ralph Sampson |
.172 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
.713 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
.661 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Artis Gilmore |
23.7 | | (1979) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
22.1 | | (1985) | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
13.1 | | (1978) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
11.1 | | (1984) | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
3.3 | | (1979) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
3.6 | | (1986) | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
0.6 | | (1979) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
1.3 | | (1986) | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
2.7 | | (1982) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
2.4 | | (1984) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Artis Gilmore |
11.7 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
18.7 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
8.0 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
10.5 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
1.1 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
2.9 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
0.6 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
0.9 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
1.7 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
1.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Artis Gilmore |
492 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
711 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
336 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
400 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
47 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
109 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
27 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
35 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
71 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
57 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
42 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
38 | | |
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Percentages |
| Artis Gilmore |
.566 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
.497 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
- | | 
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| Ralph Sampson |
.375 | | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
.680 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
.703 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Artis Gilmore |
18.7 | | (1977) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
21.2 | | (1985) | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
13.0 | | (1977) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
16.6 | | (1985) | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
4.0 | | (1986) | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
2.3 | | (1986) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
1.5 | | (1986) | |
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| Artis Gilmore |
3.1 | | (1983) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
1.8 | | (1986) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
