Ron Harper vs. John Lucas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Lucas and Ron Harper 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

Ron Harper

vs.

John Lucas

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Ron Harper: 1986-87 to 2000-01
John Lucas: 1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Ron Harper 5 John Lucas 0

NBA Seasons Ron Harper 15 John Lucas 14

Playoffs Played Ron Harper 10 John Lucas 6

All-Star Games Ron Harper 0 John Lucas 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Ron Harper 13.8 John Lucas 10.7

Rebounds Per Game Ron Harper 4.3 John Lucas 2.3

Assists Per Game Ron Harper 3.9 John Lucas 7.0

Steals Per Game Ron Harper 1.7 John Lucas 1.4

Blocks Per Game Ron Harper 0.7 John Lucas 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Ron Harper 13,910 John Lucas 9,951

Total Rebounds Ron Harper 4,309 John Lucas 2,151

Total Assists Ron Harper 3,916 John Lucas 6,454

Total Steals Ron Harper 1,716 John Lucas 1,273

Total Blocks Ron Harper 729 John Lucas 73

Total Games Ron Harper 1,009 John Lucas 928

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Ron Harper .446 John Lucas .449

3-Point Percentage Ron Harper .289 John Lucas .303 *

Free Throw Percentage Ron Harper .720 John Lucas .776

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Ron Harper 22.9 (1987) John Lucas 17.5 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Ron Harper 6.1 (1994) John Lucas 3.1 (1978)

Assists Per Game Ron Harper 5.4 (1991) John Lucas 10.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Ron Harper 2.5 (1987) John Lucas 2.0 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Ron Harper 1.2 (1990) John Lucas 0.2 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Ron Harper 9.0 John Lucas 11.2

Rebounds Per Game Ron Harper 3.7 John Lucas 2.1

Assists Per Game Ron Harper 2.7 John Lucas 4.9

Steals Per Game Ron Harper 1.3 John Lucas 1.2

Blocks Per Game Ron Harper 0.7 John Lucas 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Ron Harper 1,013 John Lucas 502

Total Rebounds Ron Harper 417 John Lucas 96

Total Assists Ron Harper 305 John Lucas 219

Total Steals Ron Harper 141 John Lucas 52

Total Blocks Ron Harper 76 John Lucas 6

Total Games Ron Harper 112 John Lucas 45

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Ron Harper .450 John Lucas .451

3-Point Percentage Ron Harper .292 John Lucas .261 *

Free Throw Percentage Ron Harper .698 John Lucas .746

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Ron Harper 19.6 (1989) John Lucas 15.6 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Ron Harper 6.4 (1992) John Lucas 4.2 (1985)

Assists Per Game Ron Harper 4.6 (1992) John Lucas 6.9 (1977)

Steals Per Game Ron Harper 3.0 (1993) John Lucas 2.0 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Ron Harper 2.0 (1993) John Lucas 0.3 (1977)

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