George Mikan vs. Ben Simmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ben Simmons and George Mikan that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
George Mikan:
1948-49 to 1955-56
Ben Simmons:
2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

George Mikan5
Ben Simmons0
George Mikan7
Ben Simmons6
George Mikan7
Ben Simmons3
George Mikan4
Ben Simmons3

Honors and Awards

George Mikan6
Ben Simmons0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
George Mikan6
Ben Simmons1
George Mikan0 *
Ben Simmons2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
George Mikan0
Ben Simmons2
George Mikan3
Ben Simmons0
George Mikan1 *
Ben Simmons0
George Mikan0 *
Ben Simmons1
George Mikan0 *
Ben Simmons1
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Rookie of The Year is awarded since 1952-53.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.
Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

George Mikan 23.1
Ben Simmons 14.4

George Mikan 13.4
*
Ben Simmons 7.8

George Mikan 2.8
Ben Simmons 7.4

George Mikan -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 1.6

George Mikan -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 0.7

Totals Stats

George Mikan 10,156
Ben Simmons 4,765

George Mikan 4,167
*
Ben Simmons 2,599

George Mikan 1,245
Ben Simmons 2,469

George Mikan -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 530

George Mikan -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 232

George Mikan 439
Ben Simmons 332

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Mikan .404
Ben Simmons .560

3-Point Percentage
George Mikan -
n/a **
Ben Simmons .139

Free Throw Percentage
George Mikan .782
Ben Simmons .589

Best Season (no game minimum)

George Mikan 28.4
(1951)
Ben Simmons 16.9
(2019)

George Mikan 14.4
(1953)
*
Ben Simmons 8.8
(2019)

George Mikan 3.6
(1949)
Ben Simmons 8.2
(2018)

George Mikan -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 2.1
(2020)

George Mikan -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 0.9
(2018)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

George Mikan 24.0
Ben Simmons 13.9

George Mikan 13.9
*
Ben Simmons 8.0

George Mikan 2.2
Ben Simmons 7.5

George Mikan -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 1.4

George Mikan -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 0.9

Totals Stats

George Mikan 1,680
Ben Simmons 473

George Mikan 665
*
Ben Simmons 273

George Mikan 155
Ben Simmons 255

George Mikan -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 47

George Mikan -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 30

George Mikan 70
Ben Simmons 34

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Mikan .404
Ben Simmons .571

3-Point Percentage
George Mikan -
n/a **
Ben Simmons .000

Free Throw Percentage
George Mikan .786
Ben Simmons .520

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

George Mikan 31.3
(1950)
Ben Simmons 16.3
(2018)

George Mikan 15.9
(1952)
*
Ben Simmons 9.4
(2018)

George Mikan 3.0
(1950)
Ben Simmons 8.8
(2021)

George Mikan -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 1.7
(2018)

George Mikan -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 1.0
(2019)

Notes: * Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.