Al Carlson vs. Ron Harper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ron Harper 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
Ron Harper: 1986-87 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Al Carlson 0 Ron Harper 5

NBA Seasons Al Carlson 1 Ron Harper 15

Playoffs Played Al Carlson 0 Ron Harper 10

All-Star Games Al Carlson 0 Ron Harper 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Al Carlson 2.6 Ron Harper 13.8

Rebounds Per Game Al Carlson 2.6 Ron Harper 4.3

Assists Per Game Al Carlson 0.5 Ron Harper 3.9

Steals Per Game Al Carlson 0.3 Ron Harper 1.7

Blocks Per Game Al Carlson 0.4 Ron Harper 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Al Carlson 72 Ron Harper 13,910

Total Rebounds Al Carlson 73 Ron Harper 4,309

Total Assists Al Carlson 13 Ron Harper 3,916

Total Steals Al Carlson 7 Ron Harper 1,716

Total Blocks Al Carlson 11 Ron Harper 729

Total Games Al Carlson 28 Ron Harper 1,009

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Al Carlson .342 Ron Harper .446

3-Point Percentage Al Carlson - n/a ** Ron Harper .289

Free Throw Percentage Al Carlson .621 Ron Harper .720

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Al Carlson 2.6 (1976) Ron Harper 22.9 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Al Carlson 2.6 (1976) Ron Harper 6.1 (1994)

Assists Per Game Al Carlson 0.5 (1976) Ron Harper 5.4 (1991)

Steals Per Game Al Carlson 0.3 (1976) Ron Harper 2.5 (1987)

Blocks Per Game Al Carlson 0.4 (1976) Ron Harper 1.2 (1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Al Carlson - Ron Harper 9.0

Rebounds Per Game Al Carlson - Ron Harper 3.7

Assists Per Game Al Carlson - Ron Harper 2.7

Steals Per Game Al Carlson - Ron Harper 1.3

Blocks Per Game Al Carlson - Ron Harper 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Al Carlson - Ron Harper 1,013

Total Rebounds Al Carlson - Ron Harper 417

Total Assists Al Carlson - Ron Harper 305

Total Steals Al Carlson - Ron Harper 141

Total Blocks Al Carlson - Ron Harper 76

Total Games Al Carlson 0 Ron Harper 112

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Al Carlson - Ron Harper .450

3-Point Percentage Al Carlson - n/a ** Ron Harper .292

Free Throw Percentage Al Carlson - Ron Harper .698

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Al Carlson - Ron Harper 19.6 (1989)

Rebounds Per Game Al Carlson - Ron Harper 6.4 (1992)

Assists Per Game Al Carlson - Ron Harper 4.6 (1992)

Steals Per Game Al Carlson - Ron Harper 3.0 (1993)

Blocks Per Game Al Carlson - Ron Harper 2.0 (1993)

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