Anthony Edwards vs. Lonnie Shelton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lonnie Shelton and Anthony Edwards 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 Edwards: 2020-21 to 2024-25
Lonnie Shelton: 1976-77 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Anthony Edwards 0 Lonnie Shelton 1

NBA Seasons Anthony Edwards 5 Lonnie Shelton 10

Playoffs Played Anthony Edwards 4 Lonnie Shelton 6

All-Star Games Anthony Edwards 3 Lonnie Shelton 1

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Anthony Edwards 2 Lonnie Shelton 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Anthony Edwards 0 Lonnie Shelton 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Anthony Edwards 23.9 Lonnie Shelton 12.0

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Edwards 5.3 Lonnie Shelton 6.1

Assists Per Game Anthony Edwards 4.2 Lonnie Shelton 2.2

Steals Per Game Anthony Edwards 1.3 Lonnie Shelton 1.1

Blocks Per Game Anthony Edwards 0.6 Lonnie Shelton 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Anthony Edwards 9,097 Lonnie Shelton 8,049

Total Rebounds Anthony Edwards 2,017 Lonnie Shelton 4,136

Total Assists Anthony Edwards 1,600 Lonnie Shelton 1,459

Total Steals Anthony Edwards 504 Lonnie Shelton 739

Total Blocks Anthony Edwards 233 Lonnie Shelton 559

Total Games Anthony Edwards 381 Lonnie Shelton 673

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Anthony Edwards .446 Lonnie Shelton .492

3-Point Percentage Anthony Edwards .364 Lonnie Shelton .097 *

Free Throw Percentage Anthony Edwards .804 Lonnie Shelton .738

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Anthony Edwards 27.6 (2025) Lonnie Shelton 14.9 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Edwards 5.8 (2023) Lonnie Shelton 7.7 (1977)

Assists Per Game Anthony Edwards 5.1 (2024) Lonnie Shelton 3.1 (1982)

Steals Per Game Anthony Edwards 1.6 (2023) Lonnie Shelton 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Anthony Edwards 0.7 (2023) Lonnie Shelton 1.4 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Anthony Edwards 26.9 Lonnie Shelton 12.0

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Edwards 6.6 Lonnie Shelton 7.9

Assists Per Game Anthony Edwards 5.5 Lonnie Shelton 1.9

Steals Per Game Anthony Edwards 1.4 Lonnie Shelton 1.0

Blocks Per Game Anthony Edwards 0.9 Lonnie Shelton 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Anthony Edwards 1,130 Lonnie Shelton 624

Total Rebounds Anthony Edwards 279 Lonnie Shelton 413

Total Assists Anthony Edwards 230 Lonnie Shelton 101

Total Steals Anthony Edwards 57 Lonnie Shelton 52

Total Blocks Anthony Edwards 37 Lonnie Shelton 43

Total Games Anthony Edwards 42 Lonnie Shelton 52

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Anthony Edwards .468 Lonnie Shelton .485

3-Point Percentage Anthony Edwards .377 Lonnie Shelton .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Anthony Edwards .788 Lonnie Shelton .667

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Anthony Edwards 31.6 (2023) Lonnie Shelton 12.9 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Edwards 7.8 (2025) Lonnie Shelton 10.5 (1983)

Assists Per Game Anthony Edwards 6.5 (2024) Lonnie Shelton 2.8 (1978)

Steals Per Game Anthony Edwards 1.8 (2023) Lonnie Shelton 1.5 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Anthony Edwards 2.0 (2023) Lonnie Shelton 1.1 (1979)

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