Adrian Dantley vs. Byron Dinkins Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Byron Dinkins and Adrian Dantley 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

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Adrian Dantley: 1976-77 to 1990-91
Byron Dinkins: 1989-90 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Adrian Dantley 0 Byron Dinkins 0

NBA Seasons Adrian Dantley 15 Byron Dinkins 2

Playoffs Played Adrian Dantley 7 Byron Dinkins 0

All-Star Games Adrian Dantley 6 Byron Dinkins 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Adrian Dantley 2 Byron Dinkins 0

Scoring Leader Adrian Dantley 2 Byron Dinkins 0

Rookie of The Year Adrian Dantley 1 Byron Dinkins 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 24.3 Byron Dinkins 3.4

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 5.7 Byron Dinkins 1.2

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 3.0 Byron Dinkins 2.1

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.0 Byron Dinkins 0.5

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.2 Byron Dinkins 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Adrian Dantley 23,177 Byron Dinkins 151

Total Rebounds Adrian Dantley 5,455 Byron Dinkins 52

Total Assists Adrian Dantley 2,830 Byron Dinkins 94

Total Steals Adrian Dantley 944 Byron Dinkins 21

Total Blocks Adrian Dantley 150 Byron Dinkins 2

Total Games Adrian Dantley 955 Byron Dinkins 45

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Adrian Dantley .540 Byron Dinkins .406

3-Point Percentage Adrian Dantley .171 * Byron Dinkins .111

Free Throw Percentage Adrian Dantley .818 Byron Dinkins .872

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 30.7 (1983) Byron Dinkins 3.5 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 7.8 (1978) Byron Dinkins 1.2 (1990)

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 4.8 (1983) Byron Dinkins 2.3 (1990)

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.5 (1978) Byron Dinkins 0.6 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.3 (1978) Byron Dinkins 0.1 (1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 21.3 Byron Dinkins -

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 5.4 Byron Dinkins -

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 2.3 Byron Dinkins -

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.9 Byron Dinkins -

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.1 Byron Dinkins -

Totals Stats

Total Points Adrian Dantley 1,558 Byron Dinkins -

Total Rebounds Adrian Dantley 395 Byron Dinkins -

Total Assists Adrian Dantley 169 Byron Dinkins -

Total Steals Adrian Dantley 69 Byron Dinkins -

Total Blocks Adrian Dantley 6 Byron Dinkins -

Total Games Adrian Dantley 73 Byron Dinkins 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Adrian Dantley .525 Byron Dinkins -

3-Point Percentage Adrian Dantley .000 * Byron Dinkins -

Free Throw Percentage Adrian Dantley .796 Byron Dinkins -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 32.2 (1984) Byron Dinkins -

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 8.3 (1978) Byron Dinkins -

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 4.2 (1984) Byron Dinkins -

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.7 (1978) Byron Dinkins -

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.0 (1978) Byron Dinkins -

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