Anthony Davis vs. Bob Lanier Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bob Lanier and Anthony Davis that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Anthony Davis:
2012-13 to 2023-24
Bob Lanier:
1970-71 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Davis1
Bob Lanier0
Anthony Davis12
Bob Lanier14
Anthony Davis6
Bob Lanier9
Anthony Davis1 *
Bob Lanier0
*
Anthony Davis9
Bob Lanier8

Honors and Awards

Anthony Davis4
Bob Lanier0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Bob Lanier0
Anthony Davis2
Bob Lanier0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Bob Lanier0
Anthony Davis3
Bob Lanier0
*
Anthony Davis1 *
Bob Lanier0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 24.1
Bob Lanier 20.1

Anthony Davis 10.6
Bob Lanier 10.1

Anthony Davis 2.5
Bob Lanier 3.1

Anthony Davis 1.3
Bob Lanier 1.1

*
Anthony Davis 2.3
Bob Lanier 1.5

*

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 17,717
Bob Lanier 19,248

Anthony Davis 7,826
Bob Lanier 9,698

Anthony Davis 1,828
Bob Lanier 3,007

Anthony Davis 974
Bob Lanier 777

*
Anthony Davis 1,705
Bob Lanier 1,100

*
Anthony Davis 736
Bob Lanier 959

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .523
Bob Lanier .514

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .297
Bob Lanier .154

*
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .795
Bob Lanier .767

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 28.1
(2018)
Bob Lanier 25.7
(1972)

Anthony Davis 12.6
(2024)
Bob Lanier 14.9
(1973)

Anthony Davis 3.9
(2019)
Bob Lanier 4.6
(1975)

Anthony Davis 1.6
(2019)
Bob Lanier 1.4
(1974)

*
Anthony Davis 2.9
(2015)
Bob Lanier 3.0
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 26.2
Bob Lanier 18.6

Anthony Davis 11.4
Bob Lanier 9.6

Anthony Davis 2.8
Bob Lanier 3.5

Anthony Davis 1.3
Bob Lanier 0.9

*
Anthony Davis 2.2
Bob Lanier 1.5

*

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 1,491
Bob Lanier 1,244

Anthony Davis 652
Bob Lanier 645

Anthony Davis 157
Bob Lanier 235

Anthony Davis 75
Bob Lanier 62

*
Anthony Davis 126
Bob Lanier 99

*
Anthony Davis 57
Bob Lanier 67

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .537
Bob Lanier .532

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .313
Bob Lanier .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .844
Bob Lanier .768

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 32.0
(2024)
Bob Lanier 28.0
(1977)

Anthony Davis 14.1
(2023)
Bob Lanier 16.7
(1977)

Anthony Davis 3.5
(2024)
Bob Lanier 6.3
(1975)

Anthony Davis 2.0
(2018)
Bob Lanier 1.7
(1981)

*
Anthony Davis 3.1
(2023)
Bob Lanier 4.0
(1975)

*
Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.