Julius Erving vs. Dave Popson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dave Popson and Julius Erving 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

Julius Erving

vs.

Dave Popson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Julius Erving: 1976-77 to 1986-87
Dave Popson: 1988-89 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Julius Erving 1 Dave Popson 0

NBA Seasons Julius Erving 11 Dave Popson 3

Playoffs Played Julius Erving 11 Dave Popson 0

All-Star Games Julius Erving 11 Dave Popson 0

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Julius Erving 1 Dave Popson 0

All-NBA First Team Julius Erving 5 Dave Popson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Julius Erving 7 Dave Popson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Julius Erving 22.0 Dave Popson 1.9

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 6.7 Dave Popson 1.1

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 3.9 Dave Popson 0.3

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 1.8 Dave Popson 0.1

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.5 Dave Popson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Julius Erving 18,364 Dave Popson 76

Total Rebounds Julius Erving 5,601 Dave Popson 46

Total Assists Julius Erving 3,224 Dave Popson 13

Total Steals Julius Erving 1,508 Dave Popson 4

Total Blocks Julius Erving 1,293 Dave Popson 6

Total Games Julius Erving 836 Dave Popson 41

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Julius Erving .507 Dave Popson .405

3-Point Percentage Julius Erving .261 * Dave Popson .000

Free Throw Percentage Julius Erving .777 Dave Popson .750

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Julius Erving 26.9 (1980) Dave Popson 2.0 (1989)

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 8.5 (1977) Dave Popson 1.6 (1989)

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 4.6 (1979) Dave Popson 0.6 (1992)

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 2.2 (1980) Dave Popson 0.4 (1992)

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.8 (1983) Dave Popson 0.2 (1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Julius Erving 21.9 Dave Popson -

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 7.0 Dave Popson -

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 4.2 Dave Popson -

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 1.7 Dave Popson -

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.7 Dave Popson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Julius Erving 3,088 Dave Popson -

Total Rebounds Julius Erving 994 Dave Popson -

Total Assists Julius Erving 594 Dave Popson -

Total Steals Julius Erving 235 Dave Popson -

Total Blocks Julius Erving 239 Dave Popson -

Total Games Julius Erving 141 Dave Popson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Julius Erving .486 Dave Popson -

3-Point Percentage Julius Erving .194 * Dave Popson -

Free Throw Percentage Julius Erving .779 Dave Popson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Julius Erving 27.3 (1977) Dave Popson -

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 9.7 (1978) Dave Popson -

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 5.9 (1979) Dave Popson -

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 2.2 (1977) Dave Popson -

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 2.6 (1981) Dave Popson -

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.