Julius Erving vs. Norm Richardson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Norm Richardson 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.

Norm Richardson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Julius Erving: 1976-77 to 1986-87
Norm Richardson: 2001-02 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Julius Erving 1 Norm Richardson 0

NBA Seasons Julius Erving 11 Norm Richardson 1

Playoffs Played Julius Erving 11 Norm Richardson 0

All-Star Games Julius Erving 11 Norm Richardson 0

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Julius Erving 1 Norm Richardson 0

All-NBA First Team Julius Erving 5 Norm Richardson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Julius Erving 7 Norm Richardson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Julius Erving 22.0 Norm Richardson 2.7

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 6.7 Norm Richardson 0.7

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 3.9 Norm Richardson 0.2

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 1.8 Norm Richardson 0.0

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.5 Norm Richardson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Julius Erving 18,364 Norm Richardson 30

Total Rebounds Julius Erving 5,601 Norm Richardson 8

Total Assists Julius Erving 3,224 Norm Richardson 2

Total Steals Julius Erving 1,508 Norm Richardson 0

Total Blocks Julius Erving 1,293 Norm Richardson 0

Total Games Julius Erving 836 Norm Richardson 11

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Julius Erving .507 Norm Richardson .385

3-Point Percentage Julius Erving .261 * Norm Richardson .500

Free Throw Percentage Julius Erving .777 Norm Richardson .667

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Julius Erving 26.9 (1980) Norm Richardson 2.7 (2002)

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 8.5 (1977) Norm Richardson 0.7 (2002)

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 4.6 (1979) Norm Richardson 0.2 (2002)

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 2.2 (1980) Norm Richardson 0.0 (2002)

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.8 (1983) Norm Richardson 0.0 (2002)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Julius Erving 21.9 Norm Richardson -

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 7.0 Norm Richardson -

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 4.2 Norm Richardson -

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 1.7 Norm Richardson -

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.7 Norm Richardson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Julius Erving 3,088 Norm Richardson -

Total Rebounds Julius Erving 994 Norm Richardson -

Total Assists Julius Erving 594 Norm Richardson -

Total Steals Julius Erving 235 Norm Richardson -

Total Blocks Julius Erving 239 Norm Richardson -

Total Games Julius Erving 141 Norm Richardson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Julius Erving .486 Norm Richardson -

3-Point Percentage Julius Erving .194 * Norm Richardson -

Free Throw Percentage Julius Erving .779 Norm Richardson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Julius Erving 27.3 (1977) Norm Richardson -

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 9.7 (1978) Norm Richardson -

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 5.9 (1979) Norm Richardson -

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 2.2 (1977) Norm Richardson -

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 2.6 (1981) Norm Richardson -

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