Derrick Rose vs. Ralph Sampson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Sampson and Derrick Rose 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 Rose

vs.

Ralph Sampson

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

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derrick Rose 0 Ralph Sampson 0

NBA Seasons Derrick Rose 15 Ralph Sampson 9

Playoffs Played Derrick Rose 8 Ralph Sampson 4

All-Star Games Derrick Rose 3 Ralph Sampson 4

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Derrick Rose 1 Ralph Sampson 0

All-NBA First Team Derrick Rose 1 Ralph Sampson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Derrick Rose 1 Ralph Sampson 1

Rookie of The Year Derrick Rose 1 Ralph Sampson 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Rose 17.4 Ralph Sampson 15.4

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Rose 3.2 Ralph Sampson 8.8

Assists Per Game Derrick Rose 5.2 Ralph Sampson 2.3

Steals Per Game Derrick Rose 0.7 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Derrick Rose 0.3 Ralph Sampson 1.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Rose 12,573 Ralph Sampson 7,039

Total Rebounds Derrick Rose 2,324 Ralph Sampson 4,011

Total Assists Derrick Rose 3,770 Ralph Sampson 1,038

Total Steals Derrick Rose 536 Ralph Sampson 390

Total Blocks Derrick Rose 242 Ralph Sampson 752

Total Games Derrick Rose 723 Ralph Sampson 456

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Rose .456 Ralph Sampson .486

3-Point Percentage Derrick Rose .316 Ralph Sampson .172

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Rose .831 Ralph Sampson .661

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Rose 25.0 (2011) Ralph Sampson 22.1 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Rose 4.1 (2011) Ralph Sampson 11.1 (1984)

Assists Per Game Derrick Rose 7.9 (2012) Ralph Sampson 3.6 (1986)

Steals Per Game Derrick Rose 1.0 (2011) Ralph Sampson 1.3 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Rose 0.7 (2012) Ralph Sampson 2.4 (1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Rose 21.9 Ralph Sampson 18.7

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Rose 4.3 Ralph Sampson 10.5

Assists Per Game Derrick Rose 6.3 Ralph Sampson 2.9

Steals Per Game Derrick Rose 0.9 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Derrick Rose 0.5 Ralph Sampson 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Rose 1,141 Ralph Sampson 711

Total Rebounds Derrick Rose 226 Ralph Sampson 400

Total Assists Derrick Rose 330 Ralph Sampson 109

Total Steals Derrick Rose 49 Ralph Sampson 35

Total Blocks Derrick Rose 24 Ralph Sampson 57

Total Games Derrick Rose 52 Ralph Sampson 38

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Rose .426 Ralph Sampson .497

3-Point Percentage Derrick Rose .322 Ralph Sampson .375

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Rose .845 Ralph Sampson .703

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Rose 27.1 (2011) Ralph Sampson 21.2 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Rose 9.0 (2012) Ralph Sampson 16.6 (1985)

Assists Per Game Derrick Rose 9.0 (2012) Ralph Sampson 4.0 (1986)

Steals Per Game Derrick Rose 1.4 (2011) Ralph Sampson 1.5 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Rose 1.0 (2012) Ralph Sampson 1.8 (1986)