Adrian Dantley vs. Ralph Sampson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Sampson and Adrian Dantley 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

Adrian Dantley

vs.

Ralph Sampson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Adrian Dantley: 1976-77 to 1990-91
Ralph Sampson: 1983-84 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Adrian Dantley 0 Ralph Sampson 0

NBA Seasons Adrian Dantley 15 Ralph Sampson 9

Playoffs Played Adrian Dantley 7 Ralph Sampson 4

All-Star Games Adrian Dantley 6 Ralph Sampson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Adrian Dantley 2 Ralph Sampson 1

Scoring Leader Adrian Dantley 2 Ralph Sampson 0

Rookie of The Year Adrian Dantley 1 Ralph Sampson 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 24.3 Ralph Sampson 15.4

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 5.7 Ralph Sampson 8.8

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 3.0 Ralph Sampson 2.3

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.0 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.2 Ralph Sampson 1.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Adrian Dantley 23,177 Ralph Sampson 7,039

Total Rebounds Adrian Dantley 5,455 Ralph Sampson 4,011

Total Assists Adrian Dantley 2,830 Ralph Sampson 1,038

Total Steals Adrian Dantley 944 Ralph Sampson 390

Total Blocks Adrian Dantley 150 Ralph Sampson 752

Total Games Adrian Dantley 955 Ralph Sampson 456

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Adrian Dantley .540 Ralph Sampson .486

3-Point Percentage Adrian Dantley .171 * Ralph Sampson .172

Free Throw Percentage Adrian Dantley .818 Ralph Sampson .661

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 30.7 (1983) Ralph Sampson 22.1 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 7.8 (1978) Ralph Sampson 11.1 (1984)

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 4.8 (1983) Ralph Sampson 3.6 (1986)

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.5 (1978) Ralph Sampson 1.3 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.3 (1978) Ralph Sampson 2.4 (1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 21.3 Ralph Sampson 18.7

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 5.4 Ralph Sampson 10.5

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 2.3 Ralph Sampson 2.9

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.9 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.1 Ralph Sampson 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Adrian Dantley 1,558 Ralph Sampson 711

Total Rebounds Adrian Dantley 395 Ralph Sampson 400

Total Assists Adrian Dantley 169 Ralph Sampson 109

Total Steals Adrian Dantley 69 Ralph Sampson 35

Total Blocks Adrian Dantley 6 Ralph Sampson 57

Total Games Adrian Dantley 73 Ralph Sampson 38

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Adrian Dantley .525 Ralph Sampson .497

3-Point Percentage Adrian Dantley .000 * Ralph Sampson .375

Free Throw Percentage Adrian Dantley .796 Ralph Sampson .703

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 32.2 (1984) Ralph Sampson 21.2 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 8.3 (1978) Ralph Sampson 16.6 (1985)

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 4.2 (1984) Ralph Sampson 4.0 (1986)

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.7 (1978) Ralph Sampson 1.5 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.0 (1978) Ralph Sampson 1.8 (1986)

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