Adrian Dantley vs. Dikembe Mutombo Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dikembe Mutombo 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
Dikembe Mutombo:
1991-92 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

Adrian Dantley0
Dikembe Mutombo0
Adrian Dantley15
Dikembe Mutombo18
Adrian Dantley7
Dikembe Mutombo13
Adrian Dantley6
Dikembe Mutombo8

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley2
Dikembe Mutombo3
Adrian Dantley0
Dikembe Mutombo3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley0
Dikembe Mutombo6
Adrian Dantley0 *
Dikembe Mutombo4
Adrian Dantley2
Dikembe Mutombo0
Adrian Dantley0
Dikembe Mutombo2
Adrian Dantley0
Dikembe Mutombo3
Adrian Dantley1
Dikembe Mutombo0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 24.3
Dikembe Mutombo 9.8

Adrian Dantley 5.7
Dikembe Mutombo 10.3

Adrian Dantley 3.0
Dikembe Mutombo 1.0

Adrian Dantley 1.0
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4

Adrian Dantley 0.2
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 23,177
Dikembe Mutombo 11,729

Adrian Dantley 5,455
Dikembe Mutombo 12,359

Adrian Dantley 2,830
Dikembe Mutombo 1,240

Adrian Dantley 944
Dikembe Mutombo 494

Adrian Dantley 150
Dikembe Mutombo 3,289

Adrian Dantley 955
Dikembe Mutombo 1,196

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .540
Dikembe Mutombo .518

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .171
*
Dikembe Mutombo .000

Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .818
Dikembe Mutombo .684

Best Season (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 30.7
(1983)
Dikembe Mutombo 16.6
(1992)

Adrian Dantley 7.8
(1978)
Dikembe Mutombo 14.1
(2000)

Adrian Dantley 4.8
(1983)
Dikembe Mutombo 2.2
(1992)

Adrian Dantley 1.5
(1978)
Dikembe Mutombo 0.7
(1994)

Adrian Dantley 0.3
(1978)
Dikembe Mutombo 4.5
(1996)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 21.3
Dikembe Mutombo 9.1

Adrian Dantley 5.4
Dikembe Mutombo 9.5

Adrian Dantley 2.3
Dikembe Mutombo 0.8

Adrian Dantley 0.9
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4

Adrian Dantley 0.1
Dikembe Mutombo 2.5

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 1,558
Dikembe Mutombo 918

Adrian Dantley 395
Dikembe Mutombo 962

Adrian Dantley 169
Dikembe Mutombo 78

Adrian Dantley 69
Dikembe Mutombo 40

Adrian Dantley 6
Dikembe Mutombo 251

Adrian Dantley 73
Dikembe Mutombo 101

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .525
Dikembe Mutombo .517

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .000
*
Dikembe Mutombo .000

Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .796
Dikembe Mutombo .703

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 32.2
(1984)
Dikembe Mutombo 15.4
(1997)

Adrian Dantley 8.3
(1978)
Dikembe Mutombo 13.9
(1999)

Adrian Dantley 4.2
(1984)
Dikembe Mutombo 1.8
(1994)

Adrian Dantley 1.7
(1978)
Dikembe Mutombo 0.7
(1994)

Adrian Dantley 1.0
(1978)
Dikembe Mutombo 5.8
(1994)

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