Nick Anderson vs. Julius Erving Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Julius Erving and Nick Anderson 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

Nick Anderson

vs.

Julius Erving

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Nick Anderson: 1989-90 to 2001-02
Julius Erving: 1976-77 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Nick Anderson 0 Julius Erving 1

NBA Seasons Nick Anderson 13 Julius Erving 11

Playoffs Played Nick Anderson 6 Julius Erving 11

All-Star Games Nick Anderson 0 Julius Erving 11

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Nick Anderson 0 Julius Erving 1

All-NBA First Team Nick Anderson 0 Julius Erving 5

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Nick Anderson 0 Julius Erving 7

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nick Anderson 14.4 Julius Erving 22.0

Rebounds Per Game Nick Anderson 5.1 Julius Erving 6.7

Assists Per Game Nick Anderson 2.6 Julius Erving 3.9

Steals Per Game Nick Anderson 1.4 Julius Erving 1.8

Blocks Per Game Nick Anderson 0.5 Julius Erving 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Nick Anderson 11,529 Julius Erving 18,364

Total Rebounds Nick Anderson 4,064 Julius Erving 5,601

Total Assists Nick Anderson 2,087 Julius Erving 3,224

Total Steals Nick Anderson 1,114 Julius Erving 1,508

Total Blocks Nick Anderson 364 Julius Erving 1,293

Total Games Nick Anderson 800 Julius Erving 836

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nick Anderson .446 Julius Erving .507

3-Point Percentage Nick Anderson .356 Julius Erving .261 *

Free Throw Percentage Nick Anderson .667 Julius Erving .777

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nick Anderson 19.9 (1992) Julius Erving 26.9 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Nick Anderson 6.4 (1992) Julius Erving 8.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Nick Anderson 4.1 (1995) Julius Erving 4.6 (1979)

Steals Per Game Nick Anderson 1.9 (1997) Julius Erving 2.2 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Nick Anderson 0.7 (1993) Julius Erving 1.8 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nick Anderson 13.1 Julius Erving 21.9

Rebounds Per Game Nick Anderson 4.9 Julius Erving 7.0

Assists Per Game Nick Anderson 2.2 Julius Erving 4.2

Steals Per Game Nick Anderson 1.5 Julius Erving 1.7

Blocks Per Game Nick Anderson 0.6 Julius Erving 1.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Nick Anderson 644 Julius Erving 3,088

Total Rebounds Nick Anderson 238 Julius Erving 994

Total Assists Nick Anderson 110 Julius Erving 594

Total Steals Nick Anderson 72 Julius Erving 235

Total Blocks Nick Anderson 29 Julius Erving 239

Total Games Nick Anderson 49 Julius Erving 141

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nick Anderson .413 Julius Erving .486

3-Point Percentage Nick Anderson .333 Julius Erving .194 *

Free Throw Percentage Nick Anderson .678 Julius Erving .779

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nick Anderson 20.8 (1999) Julius Erving 27.3 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Nick Anderson 6.8 (1999) Julius Erving 9.7 (1978)

Assists Per Game Nick Anderson 3.3 (1994) Julius Erving 5.9 (1979)

Steals Per Game Nick Anderson 2.3 (1999) Julius Erving 2.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Nick Anderson 1.8 (1997) Julius Erving 2.6 (1981)

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