Patrick Ewing vs. Ralph Sampson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Sampson and Patrick Ewing 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

Patrick Ewing

vs.

Ralph Sampson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Patrick Ewing: 1985-86 to 2001-02
Ralph Sampson: 1983-84 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Patrick Ewing 0 Ralph Sampson 0

NBA Seasons Patrick Ewing 17 Ralph Sampson 9

Playoffs Played Patrick Ewing 14 Ralph Sampson 4

All-Star Games Patrick Ewing 11 Ralph Sampson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Patrick Ewing 1 Ralph Sampson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Patrick Ewing 7 Ralph Sampson 1

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Patrick Ewing 3 Ralph Sampson 0

Rookie of The Year Patrick Ewing 1 Ralph Sampson 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Patrick Ewing 21.0 Ralph Sampson 15.4

Rebounds Per Game Patrick Ewing 9.8 Ralph Sampson 8.8

Assists Per Game Patrick Ewing 1.9 Ralph Sampson 2.3

Steals Per Game Patrick Ewing 1.0 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Patrick Ewing 2.4 Ralph Sampson 1.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Patrick Ewing 24,815 Ralph Sampson 7,039

Total Rebounds Patrick Ewing 11,607 Ralph Sampson 4,011

Total Assists Patrick Ewing 2,215 Ralph Sampson 1,038

Total Steals Patrick Ewing 1,136 Ralph Sampson 390

Total Blocks Patrick Ewing 2,894 Ralph Sampson 752

Total Games Patrick Ewing 1,183 Ralph Sampson 456

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Patrick Ewing .504 Ralph Sampson .486

3-Point Percentage Patrick Ewing .152 Ralph Sampson .172

Free Throw Percentage Patrick Ewing .740 Ralph Sampson .661

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Patrick Ewing 28.6 (1990) Ralph Sampson 22.1 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Patrick Ewing 12.1 (1993) Ralph Sampson 11.1 (1984)

Assists Per Game Patrick Ewing 3.0 (1991) Ralph Sampson 3.6 (1986)

Steals Per Game Patrick Ewing 1.5 (1989) Ralph Sampson 1.3 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Patrick Ewing 4.0 (1990) Ralph Sampson 2.4 (1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Patrick Ewing 20.2 Ralph Sampson 18.7

Rebounds Per Game Patrick Ewing 10.3 Ralph Sampson 10.5

Assists Per Game Patrick Ewing 2.0 Ralph Sampson 2.9

Steals Per Game Patrick Ewing 0.9 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Patrick Ewing 2.2 Ralph Sampson 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Patrick Ewing 2,813 Ralph Sampson 711

Total Rebounds Patrick Ewing 1,435 Ralph Sampson 400

Total Assists Patrick Ewing 275 Ralph Sampson 109

Total Steals Patrick Ewing 122 Ralph Sampson 35

Total Blocks Patrick Ewing 303 Ralph Sampson 57

Total Games Patrick Ewing 139 Ralph Sampson 38

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Patrick Ewing .469 Ralph Sampson .497

3-Point Percentage Patrick Ewing .348 Ralph Sampson .375

Free Throw Percentage Patrick Ewing .718 Ralph Sampson .703

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Patrick Ewing 29.4 (1990) Ralph Sampson 21.2 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Patrick Ewing 12.8 (1988) Ralph Sampson 16.6 (1985)

Assists Per Game Patrick Ewing 3.1 (1990) Ralph Sampson 4.0 (1986)

Steals Per Game Patrick Ewing 1.5 (1988) Ralph Sampson 1.5 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Patrick Ewing 3.3 (1988) Ralph Sampson 1.8 (1986)