Brook Lopez vs. Ralph Sampson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Sampson and Brook Lopez 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

Brook Lopez

vs.

Ralph Sampson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Brook Lopez: 2008-09 to 2023-24
Ralph Sampson: 1983-84 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Brook Lopez 1 Ralph Sampson 0

NBA Seasons Brook Lopez 16 Ralph Sampson 9

Playoffs Played Brook Lopez 8 Ralph Sampson 4

All-Star Games Brook Lopez 1 Ralph Sampson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Brook Lopez 0 Ralph Sampson 1

All-Defensive 1st Team Brook Lopez 1 Ralph Sampson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Brook Lopez 2 Ralph Sampson 0

Rookie of The Year Brook Lopez 0 Ralph Sampson 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Brook Lopez 16.1 Ralph Sampson 15.4

Rebounds Per Game Brook Lopez 6.2 Ralph Sampson 8.8

Assists Per Game Brook Lopez 1.4 Ralph Sampson 2.3

Steals Per Game Brook Lopez 0.6 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Brook Lopez 1.9 Ralph Sampson 1.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Brook Lopez 16,476 Ralph Sampson 7,039

Total Rebounds Brook Lopez 6,336 Ralph Sampson 4,011

Total Assists Brook Lopez 1,471 Ralph Sampson 1,038

Total Steals Brook Lopez 583 Ralph Sampson 390

Total Blocks Brook Lopez 1,912 Ralph Sampson 752

Total Games Brook Lopez 1,025 Ralph Sampson 456

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Brook Lopez .496 Ralph Sampson .486

3-Point Percentage Brook Lopez .349 Ralph Sampson .172

Free Throw Percentage Brook Lopez .796 Ralph Sampson .661

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Brook Lopez 20.7 (2014) Ralph Sampson 22.1 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Brook Lopez 8.6 (2010) Ralph Sampson 11.1 (1984)

Assists Per Game Brook Lopez 2.3 (2017) Ralph Sampson 3.6 (1986)

Steals Per Game Brook Lopez 0.8 (2016) Ralph Sampson 1.3 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Brook Lopez 2.5 (2023) Ralph Sampson 2.4 (1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Brook Lopez 14.6 Ralph Sampson 18.7

Rebounds Per Game Brook Lopez 6.0 Ralph Sampson 10.5

Assists Per Game Brook Lopez 0.9 Ralph Sampson 2.9

Steals Per Game Brook Lopez 0.7 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Brook Lopez 1.7 Ralph Sampson 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Brook Lopez 1,227 Ralph Sampson 711

Total Rebounds Brook Lopez 507 Ralph Sampson 400

Total Assists Brook Lopez 72 Ralph Sampson 109

Total Steals Brook Lopez 56 Ralph Sampson 35

Total Blocks Brook Lopez 144 Ralph Sampson 57

Total Games Brook Lopez 84 Ralph Sampson 38

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Brook Lopez .517 Ralph Sampson .497

3-Point Percentage Brook Lopez .335 Ralph Sampson .375

Free Throw Percentage Brook Lopez .824 Ralph Sampson .703

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Brook Lopez 22.3 (2013) Ralph Sampson 21.2 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Brook Lopez 9.0 (2015) Ralph Sampson 16.6 (1985)

Assists Per Game Brook Lopez 1.8 (2024) Ralph Sampson 4.0 (1986)

Steals Per Game Brook Lopez 1.4 (2023) Ralph Sampson 1.5 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Brook Lopez 3.0 (2013) Ralph Sampson 1.8 (1986)