Al Carlson vs. Sam Cassell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Sam Cassell 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
Sam Cassell: 1993-94 to 2007-08

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Al Carlson 0 Sam Cassell 3

NBA Seasons Al Carlson 1 Sam Cassell 15

Playoffs Played Al Carlson 0 Sam Cassell 11

All-Star Games Al Carlson 0 Sam Cassell 1

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Al Carlson 0 Sam Cassell 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Al Carlson 2.6 Sam Cassell 15.7

Rebounds Per Game Al Carlson 2.6 Sam Cassell 3.2

Assists Per Game Al Carlson 0.5 Sam Cassell 6.0

Steals Per Game Al Carlson 0.3 Sam Cassell 1.1

Blocks Per Game Al Carlson 0.4 Sam Cassell 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Al Carlson 72 Sam Cassell 15,635

Total Rebounds Al Carlson 73 Sam Cassell 3,221

Total Assists Al Carlson 13 Sam Cassell 5,939

Total Steals Al Carlson 7 Sam Cassell 1,058

Total Blocks Al Carlson 11 Sam Cassell 163

Total Games Al Carlson 28 Sam Cassell 993

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Al Carlson .342 Sam Cassell .454

3-Point Percentage Al Carlson - n/a ** Sam Cassell .331

Free Throw Percentage Al Carlson .621 Sam Cassell .861

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Al Carlson 2.6 (1976) Sam Cassell 19.8 (2004)

Rebounds Per Game Al Carlson 2.6 (1976) Sam Cassell 4.4 (2003)

Assists Per Game Al Carlson 0.5 (1976) Sam Cassell 9.0 (2000)

Steals Per Game Al Carlson 0.3 (1976) Sam Cassell 1.6 (1998)

Blocks Per Game Al Carlson 0.4 (1976) Sam Cassell 0.3 (1997)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Al Carlson - Sam Cassell 12.2

Rebounds Per Game Al Carlson - Sam Cassell 2.6

Assists Per Game Al Carlson - Sam Cassell 4.4

Steals Per Game Al Carlson - Sam Cassell 0.8

Blocks Per Game Al Carlson - Sam Cassell 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Al Carlson - Sam Cassell 1,656

Total Rebounds Al Carlson - Sam Cassell 349

Total Assists Al Carlson - Sam Cassell 592

Total Steals Al Carlson - Sam Cassell 105

Total Blocks Al Carlson - Sam Cassell 19

Total Games Al Carlson 0 Sam Cassell 136

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Al Carlson - Sam Cassell .414

3-Point Percentage Al Carlson - n/a ** Sam Cassell .363

Free Throw Percentage Al Carlson - Sam Cassell .847

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Al Carlson - Sam Cassell 18.0 (2006)

Rebounds Per Game Al Carlson - Sam Cassell 4.6 (2001)

Assists Per Game Al Carlson - Sam Cassell 9.0 (2000)

Steals Per Game Al Carlson - Sam Cassell 1.1 (2001)

Blocks Per Game Al Carlson - Sam Cassell 0.3 (1998)

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