Steve Francis vs. Ben Simmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ben Simmons and Steve Francis 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

Steve Francis

vs.

Ben Simmons

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Steve Francis: 1999-00 to 2007-08
Ben Simmons: 2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Steve Francis 0 Ben Simmons 0

NBA Seasons Steve Francis 9 Ben Simmons 6

Playoffs Played Steve Francis 1 Ben Simmons 3

All-Star Games Steve Francis 3 Ben Simmons 3

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Steve Francis 0 Ben Simmons 1

All-Defensive 1st Team Steve Francis 0 Ben Simmons 2

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Steve Francis 0 Ben Simmons 2

Steals Leader Steve Francis 0 Ben Simmons 1

Rookie of The Year Steve Francis 1 Ben Simmons 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Steve Francis 18.1 Ben Simmons 14.4

Rebounds Per Game Steve Francis 5.6 Ben Simmons 7.8

Assists Per Game Steve Francis 6.0 Ben Simmons 7.4

Steals Per Game Steve Francis 1.5 Ben Simmons 1.6

Blocks Per Game Steve Francis 0.4 Ben Simmons 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Steve Francis 10,446 Ben Simmons 4,765

Total Rebounds Steve Francis 3,215 Ben Simmons 2,599

Total Assists Steve Francis 3,473 Ben Simmons 2,469

Total Steals Steve Francis 846 Ben Simmons 530

Total Blocks Steve Francis 223 Ben Simmons 232

Total Games Steve Francis 576 Ben Simmons 332

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Steve Francis .429 Ben Simmons .560

3-Point Percentage Steve Francis .341 Ben Simmons .139

Free Throw Percentage Steve Francis .797 Ben Simmons .589

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Steve Francis 21.6 (2002) Ben Simmons 16.9 (2019)

Rebounds Per Game Steve Francis 7.0 (2002) Ben Simmons 8.8 (2019)

Assists Per Game Steve Francis 7.0 (2005) Ben Simmons 8.2 (2018)

Steals Per Game Steve Francis 1.8 (2001) Ben Simmons 2.1 (2020)

Blocks Per Game Steve Francis 0.5 (2003) Ben Simmons 0.9 (2018)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Steve Francis 19.2 Ben Simmons 13.9

Rebounds Per Game Steve Francis 8.4 Ben Simmons 8.0

Assists Per Game Steve Francis 7.6 Ben Simmons 7.5

Steals Per Game Steve Francis 1.4 Ben Simmons 1.4

Blocks Per Game Steve Francis 0.2 Ben Simmons 0.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Steve Francis 96 Ben Simmons 473

Total Rebounds Steve Francis 42 Ben Simmons 273

Total Assists Steve Francis 38 Ben Simmons 255

Total Steals Steve Francis 7 Ben Simmons 47

Total Blocks Steve Francis 1 Ben Simmons 30

Total Games Steve Francis 5 Ben Simmons 34

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Steve Francis .429 Ben Simmons .571

3-Point Percentage Steve Francis .412 Ben Simmons .000

Free Throw Percentage Steve Francis .725 Ben Simmons .520

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Steve Francis 19.2 (2004) Ben Simmons 16.3 (2018)

Rebounds Per Game Steve Francis 8.4 (2004) Ben Simmons 9.4 (2018)

Assists Per Game Steve Francis 7.6 (2004) Ben Simmons 8.8 (2021)

Steals Per Game Steve Francis 1.4 (2004) Ben Simmons 1.7 (2018)

Blocks Per Game Steve Francis 0.2 (2004) Ben Simmons 1.0 (2019)