Shawn Kemp vs. Ralph Sampson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Sampson and Shawn Kemp 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

Shawn Kemp

vs.

Ralph Sampson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Shawn Kemp: 1989-90 to 2002-03
Ralph Sampson: 1983-84 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Shawn Kemp 0 Ralph Sampson 0

NBA Seasons Shawn Kemp 14 Ralph Sampson 9

Playoffs Played Shawn Kemp 10 Ralph Sampson 4

All-Star Games Shawn Kemp 6 Ralph Sampson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Shawn Kemp 3 Ralph Sampson 1

Rookie of The Year Shawn Kemp 0 Ralph Sampson 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Shawn Kemp 14.6 Ralph Sampson 15.4

Rebounds Per Game Shawn Kemp 8.4 Ralph Sampson 8.8

Assists Per Game Shawn Kemp 1.6 Ralph Sampson 2.3

Steals Per Game Shawn Kemp 1.1 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Shawn Kemp 1.2 Ralph Sampson 1.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Shawn Kemp 15,347 Ralph Sampson 7,039

Total Rebounds Shawn Kemp 8,834 Ralph Sampson 4,011

Total Assists Shawn Kemp 1,704 Ralph Sampson 1,038

Total Steals Shawn Kemp 1,185 Ralph Sampson 390

Total Blocks Shawn Kemp 1,279 Ralph Sampson 752

Total Games Shawn Kemp 1,051 Ralph Sampson 456

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Shawn Kemp .488 Ralph Sampson .486

3-Point Percentage Shawn Kemp .277 Ralph Sampson .172

Free Throw Percentage Shawn Kemp .741 Ralph Sampson .661

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Shawn Kemp 20.5 (1999) Ralph Sampson 22.1 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Shawn Kemp 11.4 (1996) Ralph Sampson 11.1 (1984)

Assists Per Game Shawn Kemp 2.6 (1994) Ralph Sampson 3.6 (1986)

Steals Per Game Shawn Kemp 1.8 (1994) Ralph Sampson 1.3 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Shawn Kemp 2.1 (1994) Ralph Sampson 2.4 (1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Shawn Kemp 17.3 Ralph Sampson 18.7

Rebounds Per Game Shawn Kemp 9.7 Ralph Sampson 10.5

Assists Per Game Shawn Kemp 1.8 Ralph Sampson 2.9

Steals Per Game Shawn Kemp 1.1 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Shawn Kemp 1.6 Ralph Sampson 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Shawn Kemp 1,522 Ralph Sampson 711

Total Rebounds Shawn Kemp 853 Ralph Sampson 400

Total Assists Shawn Kemp 161 Ralph Sampson 109

Total Steals Shawn Kemp 99 Ralph Sampson 35

Total Blocks Shawn Kemp 137 Ralph Sampson 57

Total Games Shawn Kemp 88 Ralph Sampson 38

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Shawn Kemp .498 Ralph Sampson .497

3-Point Percentage Shawn Kemp .200 Ralph Sampson .375

Free Throw Percentage Shawn Kemp .797 Ralph Sampson .703

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Shawn Kemp 26.0 (1998) Ralph Sampson 21.2 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Shawn Kemp 12.3 (1997) Ralph Sampson 16.6 (1985)

Assists Per Game Shawn Kemp 3.4 (1994) Ralph Sampson 4.0 (1986)

Steals Per Game Shawn Kemp 2.0 (1995) Ralph Sampson 1.5 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Shawn Kemp 2.4 (1994) Ralph Sampson 1.8 (1986)