Derrick Coleman vs. Julius Erving Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Julius Erving and Derrick Coleman 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

Derrick Coleman

vs.

Julius Erving

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Derrick Coleman: 1990-91 to 2004-05
Julius Erving: 1976-77 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derrick Coleman 0 Julius Erving 1

NBA Seasons Derrick Coleman 15 Julius Erving 11

Playoffs Played Derrick Coleman 7 Julius Erving 11

All-Star Games Derrick Coleman 1 Julius Erving 11

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Derrick Coleman 0 Julius Erving 1

All-NBA First Team Derrick Coleman 0 Julius Erving 5

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Derrick Coleman 2 Julius Erving 7

Rookie of The Year Derrick Coleman 1 Julius Erving 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Coleman 16.5 Julius Erving 22.0

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Coleman 9.3 Julius Erving 6.7

Assists Per Game Derrick Coleman 2.5 Julius Erving 3.9

Steals Per Game Derrick Coleman 0.8 Julius Erving 1.8

Blocks Per Game Derrick Coleman 1.3 Julius Erving 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Coleman 12,884 Julius Erving 18,364

Total Rebounds Derrick Coleman 7,232 Julius Erving 5,601

Total Assists Derrick Coleman 1,985 Julius Erving 3,224

Total Steals Derrick Coleman 606 Julius Erving 1,508

Total Blocks Derrick Coleman 1,051 Julius Erving 1,293

Total Games Derrick Coleman 781 Julius Erving 836

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Coleman .447 Julius Erving .507

3-Point Percentage Derrick Coleman .295 Julius Erving .261 *

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Coleman .769 Julius Erving .777

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Coleman 20.7 (1993) Julius Erving 26.9 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Coleman 11.3 (1994) Julius Erving 8.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Derrick Coleman 3.6 (1993) Julius Erving 4.6 (1979)

Steals Per Game Derrick Coleman 1.2 (1993) Julius Erving 2.2 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Coleman 1.8 (1994) Julius Erving 1.8 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Coleman 16.8 Julius Erving 21.9

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Coleman 9.9 Julius Erving 7.0

Assists Per Game Derrick Coleman 2.8 Julius Erving 4.2

Steals Per Game Derrick Coleman 0.8 Julius Erving 1.7

Blocks Per Game Derrick Coleman 1.5 Julius Erving 1.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Coleman 656 Julius Erving 3,088

Total Rebounds Derrick Coleman 386 Julius Erving 994

Total Assists Derrick Coleman 108 Julius Erving 594

Total Steals Derrick Coleman 30 Julius Erving 235

Total Blocks Derrick Coleman 59 Julius Erving 239

Total Games Derrick Coleman 39 Julius Erving 141

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Coleman .472 Julius Erving .486

3-Point Percentage Derrick Coleman .351 Julius Erving .194 *

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Coleman .806 Julius Erving .779

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Coleman 26.8 (1993) Julius Erving 27.3 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Coleman 14.3 (1994) Julius Erving 9.7 (1978)

Assists Per Game Derrick Coleman 5.3 (1992) Julius Erving 5.9 (1979)

Steals Per Game Derrick Coleman 1.8 (1992) Julius Erving 2.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Coleman 3.0 (2000) 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.