Anthony Davis vs. Willis Reed Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Willis Reed 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
Willis Reed:
1964-65 to 1973-74

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Davis1
Willis Reed2
Anthony Davis12
Willis Reed10
Anthony Davis5
Willis Reed7
Anthony Davis1 *
Willis Reed0
*
Anthony Davis9
Willis Reed7

Honors and Awards

Anthony Davis0
Willis Reed1
Anthony Davis0
Willis Reed2
*
Anthony Davis4
Willis Reed1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Willis Reed5
Anthony Davis2
Willis Reed1
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Willis Reed1
Anthony Davis3
Willis Reed0
*
Anthony Davis0
Willis Reed1
Anthony Davis1 *
Willis Reed0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) 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
Willis Reed 18.7

Anthony Davis 10.6
Willis Reed 12.9

Anthony Davis 2.5
Willis Reed 1.8

Anthony Davis 1.3
Willis Reed 0.6

*
Anthony Davis 2.3
Willis Reed 1.1

*

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 17,717
Willis Reed 12,183

Anthony Davis 7,826
Willis Reed 8,414

Anthony Davis 1,828
Willis Reed 1,186

Anthony Davis 974
Willis Reed 12

*
Anthony Davis 1,705
Willis Reed 21

*
Anthony Davis 736
Willis Reed 650

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .523
Willis Reed .476

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .297
Willis Reed -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .795
Willis Reed .747

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 28.1
(2018)
Willis Reed 21.7
(1970)

Anthony Davis 12.6
(2024)
Willis Reed 14.7
(1965)

Anthony Davis 3.9
(2019)
Willis Reed 2.3
(1969)

Anthony Davis 1.6
(2019)
Willis Reed 0.6
(1974)

*
Anthony Davis 2.9
(2015)
Willis Reed 1.1
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 25.9
Willis Reed 17.4

Anthony Davis 11.4
Willis Reed 10.3

Anthony Davis 2.7
Willis Reed 1.9

Anthony Davis 1.3
Willis Reed 0.2

*
Anthony Davis 2.2
Willis Reed 0.0

*

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 1,427
Willis Reed 1,358

Anthony Davis 627
Willis Reed 801

Anthony Davis 150
Willis Reed 149

Anthony Davis 74
Willis Reed 2

*
Anthony Davis 121
Willis Reed 0

*
Anthony Davis 55
Willis Reed 78

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .533
Willis Reed .474

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .327
Willis Reed -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .841
Willis Reed .765

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 31.5
(2015)
Willis Reed 27.5
(1967)

Anthony Davis 14.1
(2023)
Willis Reed 14.1
(1969)

Anthony Davis 3.5
(2020)
Willis Reed 2.8
(1970)

Anthony Davis 2.0
(2018)
Willis Reed 0.2
(1974)

*
Anthony Davis 3.1
(2023)
Willis Reed 0.0
(1974)

*
Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.