Cole Anthony vs. Julius Erving Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Julius Erving and Cole Anthony 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

Cole Anthony

vs.

Julius Erving

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Cole Anthony: 2020-21 to 2023-24
Julius Erving: 1976-77 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Cole Anthony 0 Julius Erving 1

NBA Seasons Cole Anthony 4 Julius Erving 11

Playoffs Played Cole Anthony 1 Julius Erving 11

All-Star Games Cole Anthony 0 Julius Erving 11

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Cole Anthony 0 Julius Erving 1

All-NBA First Team Cole Anthony 0 Julius Erving 5

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Cole Anthony 0 Julius Erving 7

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Cole Anthony 13.4 Julius Erving 22.0

Rebounds Per Game Cole Anthony 4.6 Julius Erving 6.7

Assists Per Game Cole Anthony 4.1 Julius Erving 3.9

Steals Per Game Cole Anthony 0.7 Julius Erving 1.8

Blocks Per Game Cole Anthony 0.4 Julius Erving 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Cole Anthony 3,385 Julius Erving 18,364

Total Rebounds Cole Anthony 1,168 Julius Erving 5,601

Total Assists Cole Anthony 1,032 Julius Erving 3,224

Total Steals Cole Anthony 177 Julius Erving 1,508

Total Blocks Cole Anthony 103 Julius Erving 1,293

Total Games Cole Anthony 253 Julius Erving 836

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Cole Anthony .418 Julius Erving .507

3-Point Percentage Cole Anthony .343 Julius Erving .261 *

Free Throw Percentage Cole Anthony .851 Julius Erving .777

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Cole Anthony 16.3 (2022) Julius Erving 26.9 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Cole Anthony 5.4 (2022) Julius Erving 8.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Cole Anthony 5.7 (2022) Julius Erving 4.6 (1979)

Steals Per Game Cole Anthony 0.8 (2024) Julius Erving 2.2 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Cole Anthony 0.5 (2023) Julius Erving 1.8 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Cole Anthony 5.1 Julius Erving 21.9

Rebounds Per Game Cole Anthony 2.1 Julius Erving 7.0

Assists Per Game Cole Anthony 1.3 Julius Erving 4.2

Steals Per Game Cole Anthony 0.6 Julius Erving 1.7

Blocks Per Game Cole Anthony 0.1 Julius Erving 1.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Cole Anthony 36 Julius Erving 3,088

Total Rebounds Cole Anthony 15 Julius Erving 994

Total Assists Cole Anthony 9 Julius Erving 594

Total Steals Cole Anthony 4 Julius Erving 235

Total Blocks Cole Anthony 1 Julius Erving 239

Total Games Cole Anthony 7 Julius Erving 141

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Cole Anthony .317 Julius Erving .486

3-Point Percentage Cole Anthony .154 Julius Erving .194 *

Free Throw Percentage Cole Anthony .889 Julius Erving .779

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Cole Anthony 5.1 (2024) Julius Erving 27.3 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Cole Anthony 2.1 (2024) Julius Erving 9.7 (1978)

Assists Per Game Cole Anthony 1.3 (2024) Julius Erving 5.9 (1979)

Steals Per Game Cole Anthony 0.6 (2024) Julius Erving 2.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Cole Anthony 0.1 (2024) 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.