Shawn Marion vs. Ralph Sampson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Sampson and Shawn Marion 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

Shawn Marion

vs.

Ralph Sampson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Shawn Marion: 1999-00 to 2014-15
Ralph Sampson: 1983-84 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Shawn Marion 1 Ralph Sampson 0

NBA Seasons Shawn Marion 16 Ralph Sampson 9

Playoffs Played Shawn Marion 11 Ralph Sampson 4

All-Star Games Shawn Marion 4 Ralph Sampson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Shawn Marion 2 Ralph Sampson 1

Rookie of The Year Shawn Marion 0 Ralph Sampson 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Shawn Marion 15.2 Ralph Sampson 15.4

Rebounds Per Game Shawn Marion 8.7 Ralph Sampson 8.8

Assists Per Game Shawn Marion 1.9 Ralph Sampson 2.3

Steals Per Game Shawn Marion 1.5 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Shawn Marion 1.1 Ralph Sampson 1.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Shawn Marion 17,700 Ralph Sampson 7,039

Total Rebounds Shawn Marion 10,101 Ralph Sampson 4,011

Total Assists Shawn Marion 2,198 Ralph Sampson 1,038

Total Steals Shawn Marion 1,759 Ralph Sampson 390

Total Blocks Shawn Marion 1,233 Ralph Sampson 752

Total Games Shawn Marion 1,163 Ralph Sampson 456

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Shawn Marion .484 Ralph Sampson .486

3-Point Percentage Shawn Marion .331 Ralph Sampson .172

Free Throw Percentage Shawn Marion .810 Ralph Sampson .661

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Shawn Marion 21.8 (2006) Ralph Sampson 22.1 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Shawn Marion 11.8 (2006) Ralph Sampson 11.1 (1984)

Assists Per Game Shawn Marion 2.7 (2004) Ralph Sampson 3.6 (1986)

Steals Per Game Shawn Marion 2.3 (2003) Ralph Sampson 1.3 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Shawn Marion 1.7 (2006) Ralph Sampson 2.4 (1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Shawn Marion 13.9 Ralph Sampson 18.7

Rebounds Per Game Shawn Marion 8.6 Ralph Sampson 10.5

Assists Per Game Shawn Marion 1.4 Ralph Sampson 2.9

Steals Per Game Shawn Marion 1.2 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Shawn Marion 1.2 Ralph Sampson 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Shawn Marion 1,519 Ralph Sampson 711

Total Rebounds Shawn Marion 939 Ralph Sampson 400

Total Assists Shawn Marion 158 Ralph Sampson 109

Total Steals Shawn Marion 128 Ralph Sampson 35

Total Blocks Shawn Marion 127 Ralph Sampson 57

Total Games Shawn Marion 109 Ralph Sampson 38

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Shawn Marion .456 Ralph Sampson .497

3-Point Percentage Shawn Marion .318 Ralph Sampson .375

Free Throw Percentage Shawn Marion .814 Ralph Sampson .703

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Shawn Marion 20.4 (2006) Ralph Sampson 21.2 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Shawn Marion 11.8 (2005) Ralph Sampson 16.6 (1985)

Assists Per Game Shawn Marion 2.1 (2011) Ralph Sampson 4.0 (1986)

Steals Per Game Shawn Marion 1.9 (2006) Ralph Sampson 1.5 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Shawn Marion 1.8 (2003) Ralph Sampson 1.8 (1986)