Julius Erving vs. Brian Taylor Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Brian Taylor and Julius Erving 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

Julius Erving

vs.

Brian Taylor

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Julius Erving: 1976-77 to 1986-87
Brian Taylor: 1976-77 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Julius Erving 1 Brian Taylor 0

NBA Seasons Julius Erving 11 Brian Taylor 6

Playoffs Played Julius Erving 11 Brian Taylor 0

All-Star Games Julius Erving 11 Brian Taylor 0

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Julius Erving 1 Brian Taylor 0

All-NBA First Team Julius Erving 5 Brian Taylor 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Julius Erving 7 Brian Taylor 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Julius Erving 0 Brian Taylor 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Julius Erving 22.0 Brian Taylor 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 6.7 Brian Taylor 2.4

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 3.9 Brian Taylor 4.5

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 1.8 Brian Taylor 1.8

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.5 Brian Taylor 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Julius Erving 18,364 Brian Taylor 4,064

Total Rebounds Julius Erving 5,601 Brian Taylor 797

Total Assists Julius Erving 3,224 Brian Taylor 1,476

Total Steals Julius Erving 1,508 Brian Taylor 606

Total Blocks Julius Erving 1,293 Brian Taylor 82

Total Games Julius Erving 836 Brian Taylor 330

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Julius Erving .507 Brian Taylor .487

3-Point Percentage Julius Erving .261 * Brian Taylor .376 *

Free Throw Percentage Julius Erving .777 Brian Taylor .803

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Julius Erving 26.9 (1980) Brian Taylor 17.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 8.5 (1977) Brian Taylor 3.3 (1977)

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 4.6 (1979) Brian Taylor 5.6 (1982)

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 2.2 (1980) Brian Taylor 2.8 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.8 (1983) Brian Taylor 0.3 (1980)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Julius Erving 21.9 Brian Taylor -

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 7.0 Brian Taylor -

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 4.2 Brian Taylor -

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 1.7 Brian Taylor -

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.7 Brian Taylor -

Totals Stats

Total Points Julius Erving 3,088 Brian Taylor -

Total Rebounds Julius Erving 994 Brian Taylor -

Total Assists Julius Erving 594 Brian Taylor -

Total Steals Julius Erving 235 Brian Taylor -

Total Blocks Julius Erving 239 Brian Taylor -

Total Games Julius Erving 141 Brian Taylor 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Julius Erving .486 Brian Taylor -

3-Point Percentage Julius Erving .194 * Brian Taylor - *

Free Throw Percentage Julius Erving .779 Brian Taylor -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Julius Erving 27.3 (1977) Brian Taylor -

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 9.7 (1978) Brian Taylor -

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 5.9 (1979) Brian Taylor -

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 2.2 (1977) Brian Taylor -

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 2.6 (1981) Brian Taylor -

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