Adrian Dantley vs. Ralph Simpson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Simpson 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

Adrian Dantley

vs.

Ralph Simpson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Adrian Dantley: 1976-77 to 1990-91
Ralph Simpson: 1976-77 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Adrian Dantley 0 Ralph Simpson 0

NBA Seasons Adrian Dantley 15 Ralph Simpson 4

Playoffs Played Adrian Dantley 7 Ralph Simpson 3

All-Star Games Adrian Dantley 6 Ralph Simpson 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Adrian Dantley 2 Ralph Simpson 0

Scoring Leader Adrian Dantley 2 Ralph Simpson 0

Rookie of The Year Adrian Dantley 1 Ralph Simpson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 24.3 Ralph Simpson 8.4

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 5.7 Ralph Simpson 2.0

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 3.0 Ralph Simpson 2.2

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.0 Ralph Simpson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.2 Ralph Simpson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Adrian Dantley 23,177 Ralph Simpson 1,832

Total Rebounds Adrian Dantley 5,455 Ralph Simpson 445

Total Assists Adrian Dantley 2,830 Ralph Simpson 479

Total Steals Adrian Dantley 944 Ralph Simpson 189

Total Blocks Adrian Dantley 150 Ralph Simpson 17

Total Games Adrian Dantley 955 Ralph Simpson 218

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Adrian Dantley .540 Ralph Simpson .404

3-Point Percentage Adrian Dantley .171 * Ralph Simpson .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Adrian Dantley .818 Ralph Simpson .724

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 30.7 (1983) Ralph Simpson 11.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 7.8 (1978) Ralph Simpson 2.5 (1978)

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 4.8 (1983) Ralph Simpson 2.5 (1978)

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.5 (1978) Ralph Simpson 1.2 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.3 (1978) Ralph Simpson 0.1 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 21.3 Ralph Simpson 6.2

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 5.4 Ralph Simpson 1.4

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 2.3 Ralph Simpson 2.4

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.9 Ralph Simpson 0.2

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.1 Ralph Simpson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Adrian Dantley 1,558 Ralph Simpson 106

Total Rebounds Adrian Dantley 395 Ralph Simpson 24

Total Assists Adrian Dantley 169 Ralph Simpson 41

Total Steals Adrian Dantley 69 Ralph Simpson 4

Total Blocks Adrian Dantley 6 Ralph Simpson 2

Total Games Adrian Dantley 73 Ralph Simpson 17

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Adrian Dantley .525 Ralph Simpson .413

3-Point Percentage Adrian Dantley .000 * Ralph Simpson - *

Free Throw Percentage Adrian Dantley .796 Ralph Simpson .696

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 32.2 (1984) Ralph Simpson 7.8 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 8.3 (1978) Ralph Simpson 1.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 4.2 (1984) Ralph Simpson 2.9 (1978)

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.7 (1978) Ralph Simpson 0.3 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.0 (1978) Ralph Simpson 0.2 (1978)

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