Anthony Davis vs. Julius Erving Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Julius Erving 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Anthony Davis:
2012-13 to 2023-24
Julius Erving:
1976-77 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Davis1
Julius Erving1
Anthony Davis12
Julius Erving11
Anthony Davis5
Julius Erving11
Anthony Davis1 *
Julius Erving0
*
Anthony Davis9
Julius Erving11

Honors and Awards

Anthony Davis0
Julius Erving1
Anthony Davis4
Julius Erving5
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Julius Erving7
Anthony Davis2
Julius Erving0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Julius Erving0
Anthony Davis3
Julius Erving0
Anthony Davis1 *
Julius Erving0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 24.1
Julius Erving 22.0

Anthony Davis 10.6
Julius Erving 6.7

Anthony Davis 2.5
Julius Erving 3.9

Anthony Davis 1.3
Julius Erving 1.8

Anthony Davis 2.3
Julius Erving 1.5

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 17,521
Julius Erving 18,364

Anthony Davis 7,725
Julius Erving 5,601

Anthony Davis 1,808
Julius Erving 3,224

Anthony Davis 964
Julius Erving 1,508

Anthony Davis 1,691
Julius Erving 1,293

Anthony Davis 728
Julius Erving 836

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .522
Julius Erving .507

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .299
Julius Erving .261

*
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .795
Julius Erving .777

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 28.1
(2018)
Julius Erving 26.9
(1980)

Anthony Davis 12.6
(2024)
Julius Erving 8.5
(1977)

Anthony Davis 3.9
(2019)
Julius Erving 4.6
(1979)

Anthony Davis 1.6
(2019)
Julius Erving 2.2
(1980)

Anthony Davis 2.9
(2015)
Julius Erving 1.8
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 25.9
Julius Erving 21.9

Anthony Davis 11.4
Julius Erving 7.0

Anthony Davis 2.7
Julius Erving 4.2

Anthony Davis 1.3
Julius Erving 1.7

Anthony Davis 2.2
Julius Erving 1.7

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 1,427
Julius Erving 3,088

Anthony Davis 627
Julius Erving 994

Anthony Davis 150
Julius Erving 594

Anthony Davis 74
Julius Erving 235

Anthony Davis 121
Julius Erving 239

Anthony Davis 55
Julius Erving 141

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .533
Julius Erving .486

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .327
Julius Erving .194

*
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .841
Julius Erving .779

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 31.5
(2015)
Julius Erving 27.3
(1977)

Anthony Davis 14.1
(2023)
Julius Erving 9.7
(1978)

Anthony Davis 3.5
(2020)
Julius Erving 5.9
(1979)

Anthony Davis 2.0
(2018)
Julius Erving 2.2
(1977)

Anthony Davis 3.1
(2023)
Julius Erving 2.6
(1981)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.