Moses Malone vs. David Robinson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Robinson and Moses Malone 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Moses Malone:
1976-77 to 1994-95
David Robinson:
1989-90 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Moses Malone1
David Robinson2
Moses Malone19
David Robinson14
Moses Malone12
David Robinson12
Moses Malone12
David Robinson10

Honors and Awards

Moses Malone3
David Robinson1
Moses Malone1
David Robinson0
Moses Malone4
David Robinson4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Moses Malone8
David Robinson10
Moses Malone1
David Robinson4
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Moses Malone2
David Robinson8
Moses Malone0 *
David Robinson1
Moses Malone0
David Robinson1
Moses Malone6
David Robinson1
Moses Malone0
David Robinson1
Moses Malone0
David Robinson1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Moses Malone 20.6
David Robinson 21.1

Moses Malone 12.2
David Robinson 10.6

Moses Malone 1.4
David Robinson 2.5

Moses Malone 0.8
David Robinson 1.4

Moses Malone 1.3
David Robinson 3.0

Totals Stats

Moses Malone 27,409
David Robinson 20,790

Moses Malone 16,212
David Robinson 10,497

Moses Malone 1,796
David Robinson 2,441

Moses Malone 1,089
David Robinson 1,388

Moses Malone 1,733
David Robinson 2,954

Moses Malone 1,329
David Robinson 987

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Moses Malone .491
David Robinson .518

3-Point Percentage
Moses Malone .100
*
David Robinson .250

Free Throw Percentage
Moses Malone .769
David Robinson .736

Best Season (no game minimum)

Moses Malone 31.1
(1982)
David Robinson 29.8
(1994)

Moses Malone 17.6
(1979)
David Robinson 13.0
(1991)

Moses Malone 1.8
(1980)
David Robinson 4.8
(1994)

Moses Malone 1.1
(1983)
David Robinson 2.3
(1992)

Moses Malone 2.2
(1977)
David Robinson 4.5
(1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Moses Malone 22.1
David Robinson 18.1

Moses Malone 13.8
David Robinson 10.6

Moses Malone 1.4
David Robinson 2.3

Moses Malone 0.9
David Robinson 1.2

Moses Malone 1.6
David Robinson 2.5

Totals Stats

Moses Malone 2,077
David Robinson 2,221

Moses Malone 1,295
David Robinson 1,301

Moses Malone 136
David Robinson 280

Moses Malone 84
David Robinson 151

Moses Malone 151
David Robinson 312

Moses Malone 94
David Robinson 123

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Moses Malone .479
David Robinson .479

3-Point Percentage
Moses Malone .143
*
David Robinson .100

Free Throw Percentage
Moses Malone .762
David Robinson .708

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Moses Malone 26.8
(1981)
David Robinson 25.8
(1991)

Moses Malone 20.5
(1979)
David Robinson 14.1
(1998)

Moses Malone 3.3
(1982)
David Robinson 4.0
(1993)

Moses Malone 1.5
(1983)
David Robinson 1.8
(2000)

Moses Malone 4.0
(1979)
David Robinson 4.0
(1990)

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