Anthony Davis vs. Moses Malone Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Moses Malone 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
Moses Malone:
1976-77 to 1994-95

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Davis1
Moses Malone1
Anthony Davis12
Moses Malone19
Anthony Davis5
Moses Malone12
Anthony Davis1 *
Moses Malone0
*
Anthony Davis9
Moses Malone12

Honors and Awards

Anthony Davis0
Moses Malone3
Anthony Davis0
Moses Malone1
Anthony Davis4
Moses Malone4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Moses Malone8
Anthony Davis2
Moses Malone1
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Moses Malone2
Anthony Davis0
Moses Malone6
Anthony Davis3
Moses Malone0
Anthony Davis1 *
Moses Malone0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 24.1
Moses Malone 20.6

Anthony Davis 10.6
Moses Malone 12.2

Anthony Davis 2.5
Moses Malone 1.4

Anthony Davis 1.3
Moses Malone 0.8

Anthony Davis 2.3
Moses Malone 1.3

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 17,521
Moses Malone 27,409

Anthony Davis 7,725
Moses Malone 16,212

Anthony Davis 1,808
Moses Malone 1,796

Anthony Davis 964
Moses Malone 1,089

Anthony Davis 1,691
Moses Malone 1,733

Anthony Davis 728
Moses Malone 1,329

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .522
Moses Malone .491

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .299
Moses Malone .100

*
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .795
Moses Malone .769

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 28.1
(2018)
Moses Malone 31.1
(1982)

Anthony Davis 12.6
(2024)
Moses Malone 17.6
(1979)

Anthony Davis 3.9
(2019)
Moses Malone 1.8
(1980)

Anthony Davis 1.6
(2019)
Moses Malone 1.1
(1983)

Anthony Davis 2.9
(2015)
Moses Malone 2.2
(1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 25.9
Moses Malone 22.1

Anthony Davis 11.4
Moses Malone 13.8

Anthony Davis 2.7
Moses Malone 1.4

Anthony Davis 1.3
Moses Malone 0.9

Anthony Davis 2.2
Moses Malone 1.6

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 1,427
Moses Malone 2,077

Anthony Davis 627
Moses Malone 1,295

Anthony Davis 150
Moses Malone 136

Anthony Davis 74
Moses Malone 84

Anthony Davis 121
Moses Malone 151

Anthony Davis 55
Moses Malone 94

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .533
Moses Malone .479

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .327
Moses Malone .143

*
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .841
Moses Malone .762

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 31.5
(2015)
Moses Malone 26.8
(1981)

Anthony Davis 14.1
(2023)
Moses Malone 20.5
(1979)

Anthony Davis 3.5
(2020)
Moses Malone 3.3
(1982)

Anthony Davis 2.0
(2018)
Moses Malone 1.5
(1983)

Anthony Davis 3.1
(2023)
Moses Malone 4.0
(1979)

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