Sherman Douglas vs. Julius Erving Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Julius Erving and Sherman Douglas 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

Sherman Douglas

vs.

Julius Erving

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Sherman Douglas: 1989-90 to 2000-01
Julius Erving: 1976-77 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Sherman Douglas 0 Julius Erving 1

NBA Seasons Sherman Douglas 12 Julius Erving 11

Playoffs Played Sherman Douglas 4 Julius Erving 11

All-Star Games Sherman Douglas 0 Julius Erving 11

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Sherman Douglas 0 Julius Erving 1

All-NBA First Team Sherman Douglas 0 Julius Erving 5

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Sherman Douglas 0 Julius Erving 7

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Sherman Douglas 11.0 Julius Erving 22.0

Rebounds Per Game Sherman Douglas 2.2 Julius Erving 6.7

Assists Per Game Sherman Douglas 5.9 Julius Erving 3.9

Steals Per Game Sherman Douglas 1.0 Julius Erving 1.8

Blocks Per Game Sherman Douglas 0.1 Julius Erving 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Sherman Douglas 8,425 Julius Erving 18,364

Total Rebounds Sherman Douglas 1,672 Julius Erving 5,601

Total Assists Sherman Douglas 4,536 Julius Erving 3,224

Total Steals Sherman Douglas 785 Julius Erving 1,508

Total Blocks Sherman Douglas 76 Julius Erving 1,293

Total Games Sherman Douglas 765 Julius Erving 836

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Sherman Douglas .484 Julius Erving .507

3-Point Percentage Sherman Douglas .267 Julius Erving .261 *

Free Throw Percentage Sherman Douglas .678 Julius Erving .777

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Sherman Douglas 18.5 (1991) Julius Erving 26.9 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Sherman Douglas 2.9 (1991) Julius Erving 8.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Sherman Douglas 8.8 (1994) Julius Erving 4.6 (1979)

Steals Per Game Sherman Douglas 1.8 (1990) Julius Erving 2.2 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Sherman Douglas 0.2 (1992) Julius Erving 1.8 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Sherman Douglas 10.5 Julius Erving 21.9

Rebounds Per Game Sherman Douglas 3.4 Julius Erving 7.0

Assists Per Game Sherman Douglas 6.2 Julius Erving 4.2

Steals Per Game Sherman Douglas 0.8 Julius Erving 1.7

Blocks Per Game Sherman Douglas 0.1 Julius Erving 1.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Sherman Douglas 178 Julius Erving 3,088

Total Rebounds Sherman Douglas 58 Julius Erving 994

Total Assists Sherman Douglas 106 Julius Erving 594

Total Steals Sherman Douglas 14 Julius Erving 235

Total Blocks Sherman Douglas 1 Julius Erving 239

Total Games Sherman Douglas 17 Julius Erving 141

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Sherman Douglas .401 Julius Erving .486

3-Point Percentage Sherman Douglas .273 Julius Erving .194 *

Free Throw Percentage Sherman Douglas .684 Julius Erving .779

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Sherman Douglas 18.3 (1998) Julius Erving 27.3 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Sherman Douglas 6.5 (1993) Julius Erving 9.7 (1978)

Assists Per Game Sherman Douglas 9.5 (1993) Julius Erving 5.9 (1979)

Steals Per Game Sherman Douglas 2.0 (1998) Julius Erving 2.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Sherman Douglas 0.3 (1995) 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.