Julius Erving vs. John Turner Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Turner 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.

John Turner

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Julius Erving: 1976-77 to 1986-87
John Turner: 1991-92 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Julius Erving 1 John Turner 0

NBA Seasons Julius Erving 11 John Turner 1

Playoffs Played Julius Erving 11 John Turner 0

All-Star Games Julius Erving 11 John Turner 0

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Julius Erving 1 John Turner 0

All-NBA First Team Julius Erving 5 John Turner 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Julius Erving 7 John Turner 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Julius Erving 22.0 John Turner 2.8

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 6.7 John Turner 1.9

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 3.9 John Turner 0.3

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 1.8 John Turner 0.1

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.5 John Turner 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Julius Erving 18,364 John Turner 117

Total Rebounds Julius Erving 5,601 John Turner 78

Total Assists Julius Erving 3,224 John Turner 12

Total Steals Julius Erving 1,508 John Turner 6

Total Blocks Julius Erving 1,293 John Turner 4

Total Games Julius Erving 836 John Turner 42

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Julius Erving .507 John Turner .439

3-Point Percentage Julius Erving .261 * John Turner -

Free Throw Percentage Julius Erving .777 John Turner .525

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Julius Erving 26.9 (1980) John Turner 2.8 (1992)

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 8.5 (1977) John Turner 1.9 (1992)

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 4.6 (1979) John Turner 0.3 (1992)

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 2.2 (1980) John Turner 0.1 (1992)

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.8 (1983) John Turner 0.1 (1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Julius Erving 21.9 John Turner -

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 7.0 John Turner -

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 4.2 John Turner -

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 1.7 John Turner -

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.7 John Turner -

Totals Stats

Total Points Julius Erving 3,088 John Turner -

Total Rebounds Julius Erving 994 John Turner -

Total Assists Julius Erving 594 John Turner -

Total Steals Julius Erving 235 John Turner -

Total Blocks Julius Erving 239 John Turner -

Total Games Julius Erving 141 John Turner 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Julius Erving .486 John Turner -

3-Point Percentage Julius Erving .194 * John Turner -

Free Throw Percentage Julius Erving .779 John Turner -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Julius Erving 27.3 (1977) John Turner -

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 9.7 (1978) John Turner -

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 5.9 (1979) John Turner -

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 2.2 (1977) John Turner -

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 2.6 (1981) John Turner -

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