Anthony Davis vs. Swen Nater Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Swen Nater 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 2024-25
Swen Nater:
1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Davis1
Swen Nater0
Anthony Davis13
Swen Nater8
Anthony Davis6
Swen Nater1
Anthony Davis1 *
Swen Nater0
*
Anthony Davis10
Swen Nater0

Honors and Awards

Anthony Davis4
Swen Nater0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis5
Swen Nater0
Anthony Davis3
Swen Nater0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis5
Swen Nater0
Anthony Davis0
Swen Nater1
Anthony Davis3
Swen Nater0
Anthony Davis1 *
Swen Nater0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 24.1
Swen Nater 12.2

Anthony Davis 10.7
Swen Nater 10.8

Anthony Davis 2.6
Swen Nater 2.0

Anthony Davis 1.3
Swen Nater 0.5

Anthony Davis 2.3
Swen Nater 0.5

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 18,978
Swen Nater 5,943

Anthony Davis 8,416
Swen Nater 5,297

Anthony Davis 2,009
Swen Nater 954

Anthony Davis 1,033
Swen Nater 258

Anthony Davis 1,815
Swen Nater 226

Anthony Davis 787
Swen Nater 489

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .522
Swen Nater .537

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .296
Swen Nater .250

*
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .794
Swen Nater .760

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 28.1
(2018)
Swen Nater 15.6
(1981)

Anthony Davis 12.6
(2024)
Swen Nater 15.0
(1980)

Anthony Davis 3.9
(2019)
Swen Nater 2.9
(1980)

Anthony Davis 1.6
(2019)
Swen Nater 0.8
(1977)

Anthony Davis 2.9
(2015)
Swen Nater 0.7
(1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 26.1
Swen Nater 3.4

Anthony Davis 11.8
Swen Nater 2.4

Anthony Davis 2.8
Swen Nater 0.1

Anthony Davis 1.3
Swen Nater 0.1

Anthony Davis 2.2
Swen Nater 0.1

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 1,566
Swen Nater 58

Anthony Davis 705
Swen Nater 40

Anthony Davis 170
Swen Nater 1

Anthony Davis 76
Swen Nater 1

Anthony Davis 129
Swen Nater 2

Anthony Davis 60
Swen Nater 17

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .542
Swen Nater .500

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .313
Swen Nater -

*
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .840
Swen Nater .769

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 31.5
(2015)
Swen Nater 3.4
(1984)

Anthony Davis 15.6
(2024)
Swen Nater 2.4
(1984)

Anthony Davis 4.0
(2024)
Swen Nater 0.1
(1984)

Anthony Davis 2.0
(2018)
Swen Nater 0.1
(1984)

Anthony Davis 3.1
(2023)
Swen Nater 0.1
(1984)

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