Al Carlson vs. John Starks Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Starks and Al Carlson 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
Al Carlson: 1975-76 to 1975-76
John Starks: 1988-89 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Al Carlson 0 John Starks 0

NBA Seasons Al Carlson 1 John Starks 13

Playoffs Played Al Carlson 0 John Starks 9

All-Star Games Al Carlson 0 John Starks 1

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Al Carlson 0 John Starks 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Al Carlson 2.6 John Starks 12.5

Rebounds Per Game Al Carlson 2.6 John Starks 2.5

Assists Per Game Al Carlson 0.5 John Starks 3.6

Steals Per Game Al Carlson 0.3 John Starks 1.1

Blocks Per Game Al Carlson 0.4 John Starks 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Al Carlson 72 John Starks 10,829

Total Rebounds Al Carlson 73 John Starks 2,129

Total Assists Al Carlson 13 John Starks 3,085

Total Steals Al Carlson 7 John Starks 951

Total Blocks Al Carlson 11 John Starks 106

Total Games Al Carlson 28 John Starks 866

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Al Carlson .342 John Starks .412

3-Point Percentage Al Carlson - n/a ** John Starks .340

Free Throw Percentage Al Carlson .621 John Starks .769

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Al Carlson 2.6 (1976) John Starks 19.0 (1994)

Rebounds Per Game Al Carlson 2.6 (1976) John Starks 3.3 (1999)

Assists Per Game Al Carlson 0.5 (1976) John Starks 5.9 (1994)

Steals Per Game Al Carlson 0.3 (1976) John Starks 1.6 (1994)

Blocks Per Game Al Carlson 0.4 (1976) John Starks 0.3 (1991)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Al Carlson - John Starks 14.2

Rebounds Per Game Al Carlson - John Starks 2.8

Assists Per Game Al Carlson - John Starks 4.1

Steals Per Game Al Carlson - John Starks 1.3

Blocks Per Game Al Carlson - John Starks 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Al Carlson - John Starks 1,363

Total Rebounds Al Carlson - John Starks 271

Total Assists Al Carlson - John Starks 393

Total Steals Al Carlson - John Starks 120

Total Blocks Al Carlson - John Starks 9

Total Games Al Carlson 0 John Starks 96

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Al Carlson - John Starks .421

3-Point Percentage Al Carlson - n/a ** John Starks .371

Free Throw Percentage Al Carlson - John Starks .759

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Al Carlson - John Starks 16.5 (1993)

Rebounds Per Game Al Carlson - John Starks 4.0 (1998)

Assists Per Game Al Carlson - John Starks 6.4 (1993)

Steals Per Game Al Carlson - John Starks 1.6 (1996)

Blocks Per Game Al Carlson - John Starks 0.3 (2001)

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.