Anthony Davis vs. John Salmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons and Anthony Davis 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

Anthony Davis

vs.

John Salmons

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Anthony Davis: 2012-13 to 2023-24
John Salmons: 2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Anthony Davis 1 John Salmons 0

NBA Seasons Anthony Davis 12 John Salmons 13

Playoffs Played Anthony Davis 6 John Salmons 5

NBA Cups Won Anthony Davis 1 * John Salmons 0 *

All-Star Games Anthony Davis 9 John Salmons 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Anthony Davis 4 John Salmons 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Anthony Davis 4 John Salmons 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Anthony Davis 2 John Salmons 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Anthony Davis 4 John Salmons 0

Blocks Leader Anthony Davis 3 John Salmons 0

In-Season Tournament 1st Team Anthony Davis 1 * John Salmons 0 *

* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 24.1 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 10.6 John Salmons 2.9

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 2.5 John Salmons 2.4

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 1.3 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 2.3 John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Anthony Davis 17,717 John Salmons 8,292

Total Rebounds Anthony Davis 7,826 John Salmons 2,603

Total Assists Anthony Davis 1,828 John Salmons 2,183

Total Steals Anthony Davis 974 John Salmons 756

Total Blocks Anthony Davis 1,705 John Salmons 239

Total Games Anthony Davis 736 John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Anthony Davis .523 John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage Anthony Davis .297 John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage Anthony Davis .795 John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 28.1 (2018) John Salmons 18.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 12.6 (2024) John Salmons 4.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 3.9 (2019) John Salmons 3.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 1.6 (2019) John Salmons 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 2.9 (2015) John Salmons 0.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 26.1 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 11.8 John Salmons 2.4

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 2.8 John Salmons 1.8

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 1.3 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 2.2 John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Anthony Davis 1,566 John Salmons 259

Total Rebounds Anthony Davis 705 John Salmons 66

Total Assists Anthony Davis 170 John Salmons 50

Total Steals Anthony Davis 76 John Salmons 21

Total Blocks Anthony Davis 129 John Salmons 11

Total Games Anthony Davis 60 John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Anthony Davis .542 John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage Anthony Davis .313 John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage Anthony Davis .840 John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 31.5 (2015) John Salmons 18.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 15.6 (2024) John Salmons 4.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 4.0 (2024) John Salmons 4.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 2.0 (2018) John Salmons 1.4 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 3.1 (2023) John Salmons 1.0 (2009)