Julius Erving vs. Ralph Sampson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Sampson 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Julius Erving:
1976-77 to 1986-87
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Ralph Sampson:
1983-84 to 1991-92
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Julius Erving |
22.0 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
15.4 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
6.7 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
8.8 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
3.9 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
2.3 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
1.8 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
0.9 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
1.5 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
1.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Julius Erving |
18,364 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
7,039 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
5,601 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
4,011 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
3,224 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
1,038 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
1,508 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
390 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
1,293 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
752 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
836 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
456 | | |
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Percentages |
| Julius Erving |
.507 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
.486 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
.261 | | 
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| Ralph Sampson |
.172 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
.777 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
.661 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Julius Erving |
26.9 | | (1980) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
22.1 | | (1985) | |
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| Julius Erving |
8.5 | | (1977) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
11.1 | | (1984) | |
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| Julius Erving |
4.6 | | (1979) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
3.6 | | (1986) | |
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| Julius Erving |
2.2 | | (1980) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
1.3 | | (1986) | |
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| Julius Erving |
1.8 | | (1983) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
2.4 | | (1984) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Julius Erving |
21.9 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
18.7 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
7.0 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
10.5 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
4.2 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
2.9 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
1.7 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
0.9 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
1.7 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
1.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Julius Erving |
3,088 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
711 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
994 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
400 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
594 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
109 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
235 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
35 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
239 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
57 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
141 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
38 | | |
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Percentages |
| Julius Erving |
.486 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
.497 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
.194 | | 
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| Ralph Sampson |
.375 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
.779 | | |
| Ralph Sampson |
.703 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Julius Erving |
27.3 | | (1977) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
21.2 | | (1985) | |
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| Julius Erving |
9.7 | | (1978) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
16.6 | | (1985) | |
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| Julius Erving |
5.9 | | (1979) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
4.0 | | (1986) | |
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| Julius Erving |
2.2 | | (1977) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
1.5 | | (1986) | |
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| Julius Erving |
2.6 | | (1981) | |
| Ralph Sampson |
1.8 | | (1986) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
