Adrian Dantley vs. Michael Jordan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Jordan 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
Michael Jordan:
1984-85 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Adrian Dantley0
Michael Jordan6
Adrian Dantley15
Michael Jordan15
Adrian Dantley7
Michael Jordan13
Adrian Dantley6
Michael Jordan14

Honors and Awards

Adrian Dantley0
Michael Jordan5
Adrian Dantley0
Michael Jordan6
Adrian Dantley0
Michael Jordan10
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley2
Michael Jordan11
Adrian Dantley0
Michael Jordan9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley0
Michael Jordan9
Adrian Dantley0 *
Michael Jordan1
Adrian Dantley2
Michael Jordan10
Adrian Dantley0
Michael Jordan3
Adrian Dantley1
Michael Jordan1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 24.3
Michael Jordan 30.1

Adrian Dantley 5.7
Michael Jordan 6.2

Adrian Dantley 3.0
Michael Jordan 5.3

Adrian Dantley 1.0
Michael Jordan 2.3

Adrian Dantley 0.2
Michael Jordan 0.8

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 23,177
Michael Jordan 32,292

Adrian Dantley 5,455
Michael Jordan 6,672

Adrian Dantley 2,830
Michael Jordan 5,633

Adrian Dantley 944
Michael Jordan 2,514

Adrian Dantley 150
Michael Jordan 893

Adrian Dantley 955
Michael Jordan 1,072

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .540
Michael Jordan .497

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .171
*
Michael Jordan .327

Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .818
Michael Jordan .835

Best Season (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 30.7
(1983)
Michael Jordan 37.1
(1987)

Adrian Dantley 7.8
(1978)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Adrian Dantley 4.8
(1983)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Adrian Dantley 1.5
(1978)
Michael Jordan 3.2
(1988)

Adrian Dantley 0.3
(1978)
Michael Jordan 1.6
(1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 21.3
Michael Jordan 33.4

Adrian Dantley 5.4
Michael Jordan 6.4

Adrian Dantley 2.3
Michael Jordan 5.7

Adrian Dantley 0.9
Michael Jordan 2.1

Adrian Dantley 0.1
Michael Jordan 0.9

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 1,558
Michael Jordan 5,987

Adrian Dantley 395
Michael Jordan 1,152

Adrian Dantley 169
Michael Jordan 1,022

Adrian Dantley 69
Michael Jordan 376

Adrian Dantley 6
Michael Jordan 158

Adrian Dantley 73
Michael Jordan 179

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .525
Michael Jordan .487

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .000
*
Michael Jordan .332

Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .796
Michael Jordan .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 32.2
(1984)
Michael Jordan 43.7
(1986)

Adrian Dantley 8.3
(1978)
Michael Jordan 7.9
(1997)

Adrian Dantley 4.2
(1984)
Michael Jordan 8.5
(1985)

Adrian Dantley 1.7
(1978)
Michael Jordan 2.8
(1990)

Adrian Dantley 1.0
(1978)
Michael Jordan 2.3
(1987)

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