Anthony Edwards vs. John Long Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Long and Anthony Edwards 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

Anthony Edwards

vs.

John Long

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Anthony Edwards: 2020-21 to 2023-24
John Long: 1978-79 to 1996-97

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Anthony Edwards 0 John Long 1

NBA Seasons Anthony Edwards 4 John Long 14

Playoffs Played Anthony Edwards 3 John Long 5

All-Star Games Anthony Edwards 2 John Long 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Anthony Edwards 1 John Long 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Anthony Edwards 22.9 John Long 13.6

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Edwards 5.2 John Long 2.8

Assists Per Game Anthony Edwards 4.1 John Long 1.9

Steals Per Game Anthony Edwards 1.4 John Long 1.0

Blocks Per Game Anthony Edwards 0.6 John Long 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Anthony Edwards 6,920 John Long 12,131

Total Rebounds Anthony Edwards 1,567 John Long 2,492

Total Assists Anthony Edwards 1,241 John Long 1,738

Total Steals Anthony Edwards 413 John Long 912

Total Blocks Anthony Edwards 182 John Long 180

Total Games Anthony Edwards 302 John Long 893

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Anthony Edwards .446 John Long .467

3-Point Percentage Anthony Edwards .353 John Long .322 *

Free Throw Percentage Anthony Edwards .793 John Long .862

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Anthony Edwards 25.9 (2024) John Long 21.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Edwards 5.8 (2023) John Long 4.9 (1980)

Assists Per Game Anthony Edwards 5.1 (2024) John Long 3.2 (1987)

Steals Per Game Anthony Edwards 1.6 (2023) John Long 1.9 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Anthony Edwards 0.7 (2023) John Long 0.4 (1980)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Anthony Edwards 27.8 John Long 9.7

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Edwards 6.0 John Long 1.5

Assists Per Game Anthony Edwards 5.5 John Long 1.0

Steals Per Game Anthony Edwards 1.5 John Long 1.2

Blocks Per Game Anthony Edwards 1.0 John Long 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Anthony Edwards 750 John Long 223

Total Rebounds Anthony Edwards 162 John Long 35

Total Assists Anthony Edwards 148 John Long 24

Total Steals Anthony Edwards 40 John Long 28

Total Blocks Anthony Edwards 26 John Long 2

Total Games Anthony Edwards 27 John Long 23

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Anthony Edwards .476 John Long .399

3-Point Percentage Anthony Edwards .391 John Long .182 *

Free Throw Percentage Anthony Edwards .823 John Long .959

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Anthony Edwards 31.6 (2023) John Long 12.4 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Edwards 7.0 (2024) John Long 2.2 (1984)

Assists Per Game Anthony Edwards 6.5 (2024) John Long 2.3 (1987)

Steals Per Game Anthony Edwards 1.8 (2023) John Long 1.6 (1985)

Blocks Per Game Anthony Edwards 2.0 (2023) John Long 0.2 (1985)

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