Adrian Dantley vs. Darryl Dawkins Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Darryl Dawkins 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
2023-24
Adrian Dantley:
1976-77 to 1990-91
Darryl Dawkins:
1975-76 to 1988-89

NBA Championships and Seasons

Adrian Dantley0
Darryl Dawkins0
Adrian Dantley15
Darryl Dawkins14
Adrian Dantley7
Darryl Dawkins10
Adrian Dantley6
Darryl Dawkins0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley2
Darryl Dawkins0
Adrian Dantley2
Darryl Dawkins0
Adrian Dantley1
Darryl Dawkins0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 24.3
Darryl Dawkins 12.0

Adrian Dantley 5.7
Darryl Dawkins 6.1

Adrian Dantley 3.0
Darryl Dawkins 1.3

Adrian Dantley 1.0
Darryl Dawkins 0.5

Adrian Dantley 0.2
Darryl Dawkins 1.4

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 23,177
Darryl Dawkins 8,733

Adrian Dantley 5,455
Darryl Dawkins 4,432

Adrian Dantley 2,830
Darryl Dawkins 917

Adrian Dantley 944
Darryl Dawkins 345

Adrian Dantley 150
Darryl Dawkins 1,023

Adrian Dantley 955
Darryl Dawkins 726

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .540
Darryl Dawkins .572

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .171
*
Darryl Dawkins .133

*
Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .818
Darryl Dawkins .685

Best Season (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 30.7
(1983)
Darryl Dawkins 16.8
(1984)

Adrian Dantley 7.8
(1978)
Darryl Dawkins 8.7
(1980)

Adrian Dantley 4.8
(1983)
Darryl Dawkins 1.9
(1980)

Adrian Dantley 1.5
(1978)
Darryl Dawkins 0.8
(1983)

Adrian Dantley 0.3
(1978)
Darryl Dawkins 1.9
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 21.3
Darryl Dawkins 12.6

Adrian Dantley 5.4
Darryl Dawkins 6.1

Adrian Dantley 2.3
Darryl Dawkins 1.1

Adrian Dantley 0.9
Darryl Dawkins 0.4

Adrian Dantley 0.1
Darryl Dawkins 1.5

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 1,558
Darryl Dawkins 1,375

Adrian Dantley 395
Darryl Dawkins 665

Adrian Dantley 169
Darryl Dawkins 119

Adrian Dantley 69
Darryl Dawkins 47

Adrian Dantley 6
Darryl Dawkins 165

Adrian Dantley 73
Darryl Dawkins 109

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .525
Darryl Dawkins .546

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .000
*
Darryl Dawkins .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .796
Darryl Dawkins .703

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 32.2
(1984)
Darryl Dawkins 18.4
(1984)

Adrian Dantley 8.3
(1978)
Darryl Dawkins 9.1
(1979)

Adrian Dantley 4.2
(1984)
Darryl Dawkins 3.0
(1986)

Adrian Dantley 1.7
(1978)
Darryl Dawkins 2.0
(1983)

Adrian Dantley 1.0
(1978)
Darryl Dawkins 2.5
(1983)

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