Carmelo Anthony vs. Ben Simmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ben Simmons and Carmelo Anthony 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
Carmelo Anthony:
2003-04 to 2021-22
Ben Simmons:
2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Carmelo Anthony0
Ben Simmons0
Carmelo Anthony19
Ben Simmons6
Carmelo Anthony13
Ben Simmons3
Carmelo Anthony10
Ben Simmons3

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Carmelo Anthony6
Ben Simmons1
Carmelo Anthony0
Ben Simmons2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Carmelo Anthony0
Ben Simmons2
Carmelo Anthony1
Ben Simmons0
Carmelo Anthony0
Ben Simmons1
Carmelo Anthony0
Ben Simmons1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 22.5
Ben Simmons 14.4

Carmelo Anthony 6.2
Ben Simmons 7.8

Carmelo Anthony 2.7
Ben Simmons 7.4

Carmelo Anthony 1.0
Ben Simmons 1.6

Carmelo Anthony 0.5
Ben Simmons 0.7

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 28,289
Ben Simmons 4,765

Carmelo Anthony 7,808
Ben Simmons 2,599

Carmelo Anthony 3,422
Ben Simmons 2,469

Carmelo Anthony 1,223
Ben Simmons 530

Carmelo Anthony 644
Ben Simmons 232

Carmelo Anthony 1,260
Ben Simmons 332

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .447
Ben Simmons .560

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .355
Ben Simmons .139

Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .814
Ben Simmons .589

Best Season (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 28.9
(2007)
Ben Simmons 16.9
(2019)

Carmelo Anthony 8.1
(2014)
Ben Simmons 8.8
(2019)

Carmelo Anthony 4.2
(2016)
Ben Simmons 8.2
(2018)

Carmelo Anthony 1.3
(2010)
Ben Simmons 2.1
(2020)

Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2022)
Ben Simmons 0.9
(2018)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 23.1
Ben Simmons 13.9

Carmelo Anthony 6.7
Ben Simmons 8.0

Carmelo Anthony 2.5
Ben Simmons 7.5

Carmelo Anthony 1.2
Ben Simmons 1.4

Carmelo Anthony 0.3
Ben Simmons 0.9

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 1,914
Ben Simmons 473

Carmelo Anthony 557
Ben Simmons 273

Carmelo Anthony 204
Ben Simmons 255

Carmelo Anthony 100
Ben Simmons 47

Carmelo Anthony 29
Ben Simmons 30

Carmelo Anthony 83
Ben Simmons 34

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .414
Ben Simmons .571

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .324
Ben Simmons .000

Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .826
Ben Simmons .520

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 30.7
(2010)
Ben Simmons 16.3
(2018)

Carmelo Anthony 10.3
(2011)
Ben Simmons 9.4
(2018)

Carmelo Anthony 4.8
(2011)
Ben Simmons 8.8
(2021)

Carmelo Anthony 2.0
(2010)
Ben Simmons 1.7
(2018)

Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2011)
Ben Simmons 1.0
(2019)