Carmelo Anthony vs. Moses Malone Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Moses Malone 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
Moses Malone:
1976-77 to 1994-95

NBA Championships and Seasons

Carmelo Anthony0
Moses Malone1
Carmelo Anthony19
Moses Malone19
Carmelo Anthony13
Moses Malone12
Carmelo Anthony10
Moses Malone12

Honors and Awards

Carmelo Anthony0
Moses Malone3
Carmelo Anthony0
Moses Malone1
Carmelo Anthony0
Moses Malone4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Carmelo Anthony6
Moses Malone8
Carmelo Anthony0
Moses Malone1
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Carmelo Anthony0
Moses Malone2
Carmelo Anthony1
Moses Malone0
Carmelo Anthony0
Moses Malone6

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 22.5
Moses Malone 20.6

Carmelo Anthony 6.2
Moses Malone 12.2

Carmelo Anthony 2.7
Moses Malone 1.4

Carmelo Anthony 1.0
Moses Malone 0.8

Carmelo Anthony 0.5
Moses Malone 1.3

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 28,289
Moses Malone 27,409

Carmelo Anthony 7,808
Moses Malone 16,212

Carmelo Anthony 3,422
Moses Malone 1,796

Carmelo Anthony 1,223
Moses Malone 1,089

Carmelo Anthony 644
Moses Malone 1,733

Carmelo Anthony 1,260
Moses Malone 1,329

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .447
Moses Malone .491

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .355
Moses Malone .100

*
Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .814
Moses Malone .769

Best Season (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 28.9
(2007)
Moses Malone 31.1
(1982)

Carmelo Anthony 8.1
(2014)
Moses Malone 17.6
(1979)

Carmelo Anthony 4.2
(2016)
Moses Malone 1.8
(1980)

Carmelo Anthony 1.3
(2010)
Moses Malone 1.1
(1983)

Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2022)
Moses Malone 2.2
(1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 23.1
Moses Malone 22.1

Carmelo Anthony 6.7
Moses Malone 13.8

Carmelo Anthony 2.5
Moses Malone 1.4

Carmelo Anthony 1.2
Moses Malone 0.9

Carmelo Anthony 0.3
Moses Malone 1.6

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 1,914
Moses Malone 2,077

Carmelo Anthony 557
Moses Malone 1,295

Carmelo Anthony 204
Moses Malone 136

Carmelo Anthony 100
Moses Malone 84

Carmelo Anthony 29
Moses Malone 151

Carmelo Anthony 83
Moses Malone 94

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .414
Moses Malone .479

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .324
Moses Malone .143

*
Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .826
Moses Malone .762

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 30.7
(2010)
Moses Malone 26.8
(1981)

Carmelo Anthony 10.3
(2011)
Moses Malone 20.5
(1979)

Carmelo Anthony 4.8
(2011)
Moses Malone 3.3
(1982)

Carmelo Anthony 2.0
(2010)
Moses Malone 1.5
(1983)

Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2011)
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.