Anthony Davis vs. Norm Swanson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Norm Swanson 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
2025-26
Anthony Davis:
2012-13 to 2025-26
Norm Swanson:
1953-54 to 1953-54

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Davis1
Norm Swanson0
Anthony Davis14
Norm Swanson1
Anthony Davis6
Norm Swanson1
Anthony Davis1 *
Norm Swanson0
*
Anthony Davis10
Norm Swanson0

Honors and Awards

Anthony Davis4
Norm Swanson0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis5
Norm Swanson0
Anthony Davis3
Norm Swanson0
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis5
Norm Swanson0
Anthony Davis3
Norm Swanson0
*
Anthony Davis1 *
Norm Swanson0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.
Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 24.1
Norm Swanson 1.6

Anthony Davis 10.7
Norm Swanson 1.7

Anthony Davis 2.6
Norm Swanson 0.5

Anthony Davis 1.3
Norm Swanson -

n/a **
Anthony Davis 2.3
Norm Swanson -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 19,078
Norm Swanson 100

Anthony Davis 8,463
Norm Swanson 110

Anthony Davis 2,020
Norm Swanson 33

Anthony Davis 1,040
Norm Swanson -

n/a **
Anthony Davis 1,821
Norm Swanson -

n/a **
Anthony Davis 791
Norm Swanson 63

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .522
Norm Swanson .226

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .295
Norm Swanson -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .794
Norm Swanson .594

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 28.1
(2018)
Norm Swanson 1.6
(1954)

Anthony Davis 12.6
(2024)
Norm Swanson 1.7
(1954)

Anthony Davis 3.9
(2019)
Norm Swanson 0.5
(1954)

Anthony Davis 1.8
(2026)
Norm Swanson -

n/a **
Anthony Davis 2.9
(2015)
Norm Swanson -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 26.1
Norm Swanson 1.3

Anthony Davis 11.8
Norm Swanson 0.8

Anthony Davis 2.8
Norm Swanson 0.0

Anthony Davis 1.3
Norm Swanson -

n/a **
Anthony Davis 2.2
Norm Swanson -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 1,566
Norm Swanson 8

Anthony Davis 705
Norm Swanson 5

Anthony Davis 170
Norm Swanson 0

Anthony Davis 76
Norm Swanson -

n/a **
Anthony Davis 129
Norm Swanson -

n/a **
Anthony Davis 60
Norm Swanson 6

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .542
Norm Swanson .429

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .313
Norm Swanson -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .840
Norm Swanson .667

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 31.5
(2015)
Norm Swanson 1.3
(1954)

Anthony Davis 15.6
(2024)
Norm Swanson 0.8
(1954)

Anthony Davis 4.0
(2024)
Norm Swanson 0.0
(1954)

Anthony Davis 2.0
(2018)
Norm Swanson -

n/a **
Anthony Davis 3.1
(2023)
Norm Swanson -

n/a **
Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.