Julius Erving vs. Melvin Sanders Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Melvin Sanders 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.

Melvin Sanders

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Julius Erving: 1976-77 to 1986-87
Melvin Sanders: 2005-06 to 2005-06

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Julius Erving 1 Melvin Sanders 0

NBA Seasons Julius Erving 11 Melvin Sanders 1

Playoffs Played Julius Erving 11 Melvin Sanders 0

All-Star Games Julius Erving 11 Melvin Sanders 0

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Julius Erving 1 Melvin Sanders 0

All-NBA First Team Julius Erving 5 Melvin Sanders 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Julius Erving 7 Melvin Sanders 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Julius Erving 22.0 Melvin Sanders 2.6

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 6.7 Melvin Sanders 1.4

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 3.9 Melvin Sanders 0.2

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 1.8 Melvin Sanders 0.3

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.5 Melvin Sanders 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Julius Erving 18,364 Melvin Sanders 41

Total Rebounds Julius Erving 5,601 Melvin Sanders 23

Total Assists Julius Erving 3,224 Melvin Sanders 3

Total Steals Julius Erving 1,508 Melvin Sanders 5

Total Blocks Julius Erving 1,293 Melvin Sanders 0

Total Games Julius Erving 836 Melvin Sanders 16

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Julius Erving .507 Melvin Sanders .485

3-Point Percentage Julius Erving .261 * Melvin Sanders .667

Free Throw Percentage Julius Erving .777 Melvin Sanders .700

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Julius Erving 26.9 (1980) Melvin Sanders 2.6 (2006)

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 8.5 (1977) Melvin Sanders 1.4 (2006)

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 4.6 (1979) Melvin Sanders 0.2 (2006)

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 2.2 (1980) Melvin Sanders 0.3 (2006)

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.8 (1983) Melvin Sanders 0.0 (2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Julius Erving 21.9 Melvin Sanders -

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 7.0 Melvin Sanders -

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 4.2 Melvin Sanders -

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 1.7 Melvin Sanders -

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.7 Melvin Sanders -

Totals Stats

Total Points Julius Erving 3,088 Melvin Sanders -

Total Rebounds Julius Erving 994 Melvin Sanders -

Total Assists Julius Erving 594 Melvin Sanders -

Total Steals Julius Erving 235 Melvin Sanders -

Total Blocks Julius Erving 239 Melvin Sanders -

Total Games Julius Erving 141 Melvin Sanders 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Julius Erving .486 Melvin Sanders -

3-Point Percentage Julius Erving .194 * Melvin Sanders -

Free Throw Percentage Julius Erving .779 Melvin Sanders -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Julius Erving 27.3 (1977) Melvin Sanders -

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 9.7 (1978) Melvin Sanders -

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 5.9 (1979) Melvin Sanders -

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 2.2 (1977) Melvin Sanders -

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 2.6 (1981) Melvin Sanders -

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