Anthony Davis vs. James Harden Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars James Harden 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
James Harden:
2009-10 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Davis1
James Harden0
Anthony Davis12
James Harden15
Anthony Davis6
James Harden15
Anthony Davis1 *
James Harden0
*
Anthony Davis9
James Harden10

Honors and Awards

Anthony Davis0
James Harden1
Anthony Davis4
James Harden6
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
James Harden7
Anthony Davis2
James Harden0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
James Harden0
Anthony Davis0
James Harden3
Anthony Davis0
James Harden2
Anthony Davis3
James Harden0
Anthony Davis1 *
James Harden0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 24.1
James Harden 24.1

Anthony Davis 10.6
James Harden 5.6

Anthony Davis 2.5
James Harden 7.1

Anthony Davis 1.3
James Harden 1.5

Anthony Davis 2.3
James Harden 0.6

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 17,717
James Harden 25,885

Anthony Davis 7,826
James Harden 6,017

Anthony Davis 1,828
James Harden 7,629

Anthony Davis 974
James Harden 1,597

Anthony Davis 1,705
James Harden 600

Anthony Davis 736
James Harden 1,072

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .523
James Harden .441

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .297
James Harden .364

Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .795
James Harden .861

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 28.1
(2018)
James Harden 36.1
(2019)

Anthony Davis 12.6
(2024)
James Harden 8.1
(2017)

Anthony Davis 3.9
(2019)
James Harden 11.2
(2017)

Anthony Davis 1.6
(2019)
James Harden 2.0
(2019)

Anthony Davis 2.9
(2015)
James Harden 0.9
(2020)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 26.2
James Harden 22.8

Anthony Davis 11.4
James Harden 5.5

Anthony Davis 2.8
James Harden 6.4

Anthony Davis 1.3
James Harden 1.7

Anthony Davis 2.2
James Harden 0.5

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 1,491
James Harden 3,687

Anthony Davis 652
James Harden 891

Anthony Davis 157
James Harden 1,029

Anthony Davis 75
James Harden 268

Anthony Davis 126
James Harden 88

Anthony Davis 57
James Harden 162

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .537
James Harden .424

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .313
James Harden .339

Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .844
James Harden .870

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 32.0
(2024)
James Harden 31.6
(2019)

Anthony Davis 14.1
(2023)
James Harden 6.8
(2019)

Anthony Davis 3.5
(2024)
James Harden 8.6
(2022)

Anthony Davis 2.0
(2018)
James Harden 2.4
(2016)

Anthony Davis 3.1
(2023)
James Harden 1.5
(2024)