Joe Dumars vs. John Lucas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Lucas and Joe Dumars 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

Joe Dumars

vs.

John Lucas

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Joe Dumars: 1985-86 to 1998-99
John Lucas: 1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Joe Dumars 2 John Lucas 0

NBA Seasons Joe Dumars 14 John Lucas 14

Playoffs Played Joe Dumars 10 John Lucas 6

All-Star Games Joe Dumars 6 John Lucas 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Joe Dumars 1 John Lucas 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Joe Dumars 3 John Lucas 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Joe Dumars 4 John Lucas 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Joe Dumars 5 John Lucas 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Joe Dumars 16.1 John Lucas 10.7

Rebounds Per Game Joe Dumars 2.2 John Lucas 2.3

Assists Per Game Joe Dumars 4.5 John Lucas 7.0

Steals Per Game Joe Dumars 0.9 John Lucas 1.4

Blocks Per Game Joe Dumars 0.1 John Lucas 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Joe Dumars 16,401 John Lucas 9,951

Total Rebounds Joe Dumars 2,203 John Lucas 2,151

Total Assists Joe Dumars 4,612 John Lucas 6,454

Total Steals Joe Dumars 902 John Lucas 1,273

Total Blocks Joe Dumars 83 John Lucas 73

Total Games Joe Dumars 1,018 John Lucas 928

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Joe Dumars .460 John Lucas .449

3-Point Percentage Joe Dumars .382 John Lucas .303 *

Free Throw Percentage Joe Dumars .843 John Lucas .776

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Joe Dumars 23.5 (1993) John Lucas 17.5 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Joe Dumars 2.8 (1990) John Lucas 3.1 (1978)

Assists Per Game Joe Dumars 5.7 (1989) John Lucas 10.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Joe Dumars 1.1 (1991) John Lucas 2.0 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Joe Dumars 0.2 (1988) John Lucas 0.2 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Joe Dumars 15.6 John Lucas 11.2

Rebounds Per Game Joe Dumars 2.3 John Lucas 2.1

Assists Per Game Joe Dumars 4.6 John Lucas 4.9

Steals Per Game Joe Dumars 0.8 John Lucas 1.2

Blocks Per Game Joe Dumars 0.1 John Lucas 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Joe Dumars 1,752 John Lucas 502

Total Rebounds Joe Dumars 257 John Lucas 96

Total Assists Joe Dumars 512 John Lucas 219

Total Steals Joe Dumars 91 John Lucas 52

Total Blocks Joe Dumars 6 John Lucas 6

Total Games Joe Dumars 112 John Lucas 45

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Joe Dumars .462 John Lucas .451

3-Point Percentage Joe Dumars .358 John Lucas .261 *

Free Throw Percentage Joe Dumars .855 John Lucas .746

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Joe Dumars 20.6 (1991) John Lucas 15.6 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Joe Dumars 4.3 (1996) John Lucas 4.2 (1985)

Assists Per Game Joe Dumars 6.3 (1986) John Lucas 6.9 (1977)

Steals Per Game Joe Dumars 1.1 (1990) John Lucas 2.0 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Joe Dumars 0.2 (1992) John Lucas 0.3 (1977)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.