Muggsy Bogues vs. Ralph Sampson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Sampson and Muggsy Bogues 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

Muggsy Bogues

vs.

Ralph Sampson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Muggsy Bogues: 1987-88 to 2000-01
Ralph Sampson: 1983-84 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Muggsy Bogues 0 Ralph Sampson 0

NBA Seasons Muggsy Bogues 14 Ralph Sampson 9

Playoffs Played Muggsy Bogues 5 Ralph Sampson 4

All-Star Games Muggsy Bogues 0 Ralph Sampson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Muggsy Bogues 0 Ralph Sampson 1

Rookie of The Year Muggsy Bogues 0 Ralph Sampson 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.7 Ralph Sampson 15.4

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.6 Ralph Sampson 8.8

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.6 Ralph Sampson 2.3

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.5 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 Ralph Sampson 1.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 6,858 Ralph Sampson 7,039

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 2,318 Ralph Sampson 4,011

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 6,726 Ralph Sampson 1,038

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 1,369 Ralph Sampson 390

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 39 Ralph Sampson 752

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 889 Ralph Sampson 456

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .458 Ralph Sampson .486

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .278 Ralph Sampson .172

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .827 Ralph Sampson .661

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 11.1 (1995) Ralph Sampson 22.1 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.1 (1994) Ralph Sampson 11.1 (1984)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 10.7 (1990) Ralph Sampson 3.6 (1986)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.1 (1992) Ralph Sampson 1.3 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.1 (1989) Ralph Sampson 2.4 (1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 8.9 Ralph Sampson 18.7

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 Ralph Sampson 10.5

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 5.6 Ralph Sampson 2.9

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.7 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 Ralph Sampson 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 170 Ralph Sampson 711

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 51 Ralph Sampson 400

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 107 Ralph Sampson 109

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 33 Ralph Sampson 35

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 0 Ralph Sampson 57

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 19 Ralph Sampson 38

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .419 Ralph Sampson .497

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .476 Ralph Sampson .375

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .769 Ralph Sampson .703

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 16.0 (1997) Ralph Sampson 21.2 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.0 (1993) Ralph Sampson 16.6 (1985)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.8 (1993) Ralph Sampson 4.0 (1986)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 (1993) Ralph Sampson 1.5 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 (2000) Ralph Sampson 1.8 (1986)