Buddy Hield vs. Ricky Sobers Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ricky Sobers and Buddy Hield 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
Buddy Hield:
2016-17 to 2024-25
Ricky Sobers:
1975-76 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

Buddy Hield0
Ricky Sobers0
Buddy Hield9
Ricky Sobers11
Buddy Hield2
Ricky Sobers3
Buddy Hield0
Ricky Sobers0

Honors and Awards

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Buddy Hield 15.0
Ricky Sobers 13.3

Buddy Hield 4.1
Ricky Sobers 2.6

Buddy Hield 2.5
Ricky Sobers 4.3

Buddy Hield 0.9
Ricky Sobers 1.3

Buddy Hield 0.3
Ricky Sobers 0.2

Totals Stats

Buddy Hield 10,732
Ricky Sobers 10,902

Buddy Hield 2,936
Ricky Sobers 2,132

Buddy Hield 1,775
Ricky Sobers 3,525

Buddy Hield 614
Ricky Sobers 1,085

Buddy Hield 227
Ricky Sobers 161

Buddy Hield 714
Ricky Sobers 821

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Buddy Hield .433
Ricky Sobers .459

3-Point Percentage
Buddy Hield .397
Ricky Sobers .291

*
Free Throw Percentage
Buddy Hield .858
Ricky Sobers .843

Best Season (no game minimum)

Buddy Hield 20.7
(2019)
Ricky Sobers 18.2
(1978)

Buddy Hield 5.0
(2019)
Ricky Sobers 4.1
(1978)

Buddy Hield 3.6
(2021)
Ricky Sobers 7.4
(1978)

Buddy Hield 1.2
(2023)
Ricky Sobers 2.2
(1978)

Buddy Hield 0.5
(2024)
Ricky Sobers 0.3
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Buddy Hield 10.8
Ricky Sobers 13.3

Buddy Hield 2.9
Ricky Sobers 2.7

Buddy Hield 1.4
Ricky Sobers 4.0

Buddy Hield 0.9
Ricky Sobers 0.9

Buddy Hield 0.4
Ricky Sobers 0.3

Totals Stats

Buddy Hield 172
Ricky Sobers 387

Buddy Hield 47
Ricky Sobers 79

Buddy Hield 23
Ricky Sobers 117

Buddy Hield 14
Ricky Sobers 27

Buddy Hield 6
Ricky Sobers 8

Buddy Hield 16
Ricky Sobers 29

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Buddy Hield .415
Ricky Sobers .455

3-Point Percentage
Buddy Hield .433
Ricky Sobers .250

*
Free Throw Percentage
Buddy Hield .938
Ricky Sobers .835

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Buddy Hield 12.5
(2025)
Ricky Sobers 15.3
(1984)

Buddy Hield 3.5
(2025)
Ricky Sobers 3.3
(1976)

Buddy Hield 1.8
(2025)
Ricky Sobers 4.2
(1976)

Buddy Hield 1.2
(2025)
Ricky Sobers 1.3
(1984)

Buddy Hield 0.4
(2025)
Ricky Sobers 0.5
(1984)

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