Julius Erving vs. Michael Phelps Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Phelps and Julius Erving 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

Julius Erving

vs.

Michael Phelps

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Julius Erving: 1976-77 to 1986-87
Michael Phelps: 1985-86 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Julius Erving 1 Michael Phelps 0

NBA Seasons Julius Erving 11 Michael Phelps 3

Playoffs Played Julius Erving 11 Michael Phelps 0

All-Star Games Julius Erving 11 Michael Phelps 0

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Julius Erving 1 Michael Phelps 0

All-NBA First Team Julius Erving 5 Michael Phelps 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Julius Erving 7 Michael Phelps 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Julius Erving 22.0 Michael Phelps 3.6

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 6.7 Michael Phelps 1.1

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 3.9 Michael Phelps 1.0

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 1.8 Michael Phelps 0.5

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.5 Michael Phelps 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Julius Erving 18,364 Michael Phelps 470

Total Rebounds Julius Erving 5,601 Michael Phelps 141

Total Assists Julius Erving 3,224 Michael Phelps 138

Total Steals Julius Erving 1,508 Michael Phelps 71

Total Blocks Julius Erving 1,293 Michael Phelps 3

Total Games Julius Erving 836 Michael Phelps 132

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Julius Erving .507 Michael Phelps .416

3-Point Percentage Julius Erving .261 * Michael Phelps .091

Free Throw Percentage Julius Erving .777 Michael Phelps .639

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Julius Erving 26.9 (1980) Michael Phelps 4.5 (1988)

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 8.5 (1977) Michael Phelps 1.3 (1986)

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 4.6 (1979) Michael Phelps 1.5 (1988)

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 2.2 (1980) Michael Phelps 2.5 (1988)

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.8 (1983) Michael Phelps 0.0 (1987)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Julius Erving 21.9 Michael Phelps -

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 7.0 Michael Phelps -

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 4.2 Michael Phelps -

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 1.7 Michael Phelps -

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.7 Michael Phelps -

Totals Stats

Total Points Julius Erving 3,088 Michael Phelps -

Total Rebounds Julius Erving 994 Michael Phelps -

Total Assists Julius Erving 594 Michael Phelps -

Total Steals Julius Erving 235 Michael Phelps -

Total Blocks Julius Erving 239 Michael Phelps -

Total Games Julius Erving 141 Michael Phelps 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Julius Erving .486 Michael Phelps -

3-Point Percentage Julius Erving .194 * Michael Phelps -

Free Throw Percentage Julius Erving .779 Michael Phelps -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Julius Erving 27.3 (1977) Michael Phelps -

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 9.7 (1978) Michael Phelps -

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 5.9 (1979) Michael Phelps -

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 2.2 (1977) Michael Phelps -

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 2.6 (1981) Michael Phelps -

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