David Robinson vs. Ralph Sampson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Sampson and David Robinson 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

David Robinson

vs.

Ralph Sampson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
David Robinson: 1989-90 to 2002-03
Ralph Sampson: 1983-84 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships David Robinson 2 Ralph Sampson 0

NBA Seasons David Robinson 14 Ralph Sampson 9

Playoffs Played David Robinson 12 Ralph Sampson 4

All-Star Games David Robinson 10 Ralph Sampson 4

Honors and Awards

Season MVP David Robinson 1 Ralph Sampson 0

All-NBA First Team David Robinson 4 Ralph Sampson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) David Robinson 10 Ralph Sampson 1

All-Defensive 1st Team David Robinson 4 Ralph Sampson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) David Robinson 8 Ralph Sampson 0

Defensive Player of The Year David Robinson 1 Ralph Sampson 0

Scoring Leader David Robinson 1 Ralph Sampson 0

Rebounds Leader David Robinson 1 Ralph Sampson 0

Blocks Leader David Robinson 1 Ralph Sampson 0

Rookie of The Year David Robinson 1 Ralph Sampson 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game David Robinson 21.1 Ralph Sampson 15.4

Rebounds Per Game David Robinson 10.6 Ralph Sampson 8.8

Assists Per Game David Robinson 2.5 Ralph Sampson 2.3

Steals Per Game David Robinson 1.4 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game David Robinson 3.0 Ralph Sampson 1.6

Totals Stats

Total Points David Robinson 20,790 Ralph Sampson 7,039

Total Rebounds David Robinson 10,497 Ralph Sampson 4,011

Total Assists David Robinson 2,441 Ralph Sampson 1,038

Total Steals David Robinson 1,388 Ralph Sampson 390

Total Blocks David Robinson 2,954 Ralph Sampson 752

Total Games David Robinson 987 Ralph Sampson 456

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage David Robinson .518 Ralph Sampson .486

3-Point Percentage David Robinson .250 Ralph Sampson .172

Free Throw Percentage David Robinson .736 Ralph Sampson .661

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game David Robinson 29.8 (1994) Ralph Sampson 22.1 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game David Robinson 13.0 (1991) Ralph Sampson 11.1 (1984)

Assists Per Game David Robinson 4.8 (1994) Ralph Sampson 3.6 (1986)

Steals Per Game David Robinson 2.3 (1992) Ralph Sampson 1.3 (1986)

Blocks Per Game David Robinson 4.5 (1992) Ralph Sampson 2.4 (1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game David Robinson 18.1 Ralph Sampson 18.7

Rebounds Per Game David Robinson 10.6 Ralph Sampson 10.5

Assists Per Game David Robinson 2.3 Ralph Sampson 2.9

Steals Per Game David Robinson 1.2 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game David Robinson 2.5 Ralph Sampson 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points David Robinson 2,221 Ralph Sampson 711

Total Rebounds David Robinson 1,301 Ralph Sampson 400

Total Assists David Robinson 280 Ralph Sampson 109

Total Steals David Robinson 151 Ralph Sampson 35

Total Blocks David Robinson 312 Ralph Sampson 57

Total Games David Robinson 123 Ralph Sampson 38

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage David Robinson .479 Ralph Sampson .497

3-Point Percentage David Robinson .100 Ralph Sampson .375

Free Throw Percentage David Robinson .708 Ralph Sampson .703

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game David Robinson 25.8 (1991) Ralph Sampson 21.2 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game David Robinson 14.1 (1998) Ralph Sampson 16.6 (1985)

Assists Per Game David Robinson 4.0 (1993) Ralph Sampson 4.0 (1986)

Steals Per Game David Robinson 1.8 (2000) Ralph Sampson 1.5 (1986)

Blocks Per Game David Robinson 4.0 (1990) Ralph Sampson 1.8 (1986)