Carmelo Anthony vs. Ricky Sobers Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ricky Sobers and Carmelo Anthony 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

Carmelo Anthony

vs.

Ricky Sobers

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Carmelo Anthony: 2003-04 to 2021-22
Ricky Sobers: 1975-76 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Carmelo Anthony 0 Ricky Sobers 0

NBA Seasons Carmelo Anthony 19 Ricky Sobers 11

Playoffs Played Carmelo Anthony 13 Ricky Sobers 3

All-Star Games Carmelo Anthony 10 Ricky Sobers 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Carmelo Anthony 6 Ricky Sobers 0

Scoring Leader Carmelo Anthony 1 Ricky Sobers 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Carmelo Anthony 22.5 Ricky Sobers 13.3

Rebounds Per Game Carmelo Anthony 6.2 Ricky Sobers 2.6

Assists Per Game Carmelo Anthony 2.7 Ricky Sobers 4.3

Steals Per Game Carmelo Anthony 1.0 Ricky Sobers 1.3

Blocks Per Game Carmelo Anthony 0.5 Ricky Sobers 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Carmelo Anthony 28,289 Ricky Sobers 10,902

Total Rebounds Carmelo Anthony 7,808 Ricky Sobers 2,132

Total Assists Carmelo Anthony 3,422 Ricky Sobers 3,525

Total Steals Carmelo Anthony 1,223 Ricky Sobers 1,085

Total Blocks Carmelo Anthony 644 Ricky Sobers 161

Total Games Carmelo Anthony 1,260 Ricky Sobers 821

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Carmelo Anthony .447 Ricky Sobers .459

3-Point Percentage Carmelo Anthony .355 Ricky Sobers .291 *

Free Throw Percentage Carmelo Anthony .814 Ricky Sobers .843

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Carmelo Anthony 28.9 (2007) Ricky Sobers 18.2 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Carmelo Anthony 8.1 (2014) Ricky Sobers 4.1 (1978)

Assists Per Game Carmelo Anthony 4.2 (2016) Ricky Sobers 7.4 (1978)

Steals Per Game Carmelo Anthony 1.3 (2010) Ricky Sobers 2.2 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Carmelo Anthony 0.8 (2022) Ricky Sobers 0.3 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Carmelo Anthony 23.1 Ricky Sobers 13.3

Rebounds Per Game Carmelo Anthony 6.7 Ricky Sobers 2.7

Assists Per Game Carmelo Anthony 2.5 Ricky Sobers 4.0

Steals Per Game Carmelo Anthony 1.2 Ricky Sobers 0.9

Blocks Per Game Carmelo Anthony 0.3 Ricky Sobers 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Carmelo Anthony 1,914 Ricky Sobers 387

Total Rebounds Carmelo Anthony 557 Ricky Sobers 79

Total Assists Carmelo Anthony 204 Ricky Sobers 117

Total Steals Carmelo Anthony 100 Ricky Sobers 27

Total Blocks Carmelo Anthony 29 Ricky Sobers 8

Total Games Carmelo Anthony 83 Ricky Sobers 29

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Carmelo Anthony .414 Ricky Sobers .455

3-Point Percentage Carmelo Anthony .324 Ricky Sobers .250 *

Free Throw Percentage Carmelo Anthony .826 Ricky Sobers .835

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Carmelo Anthony 30.7 (2010) Ricky Sobers 15.3 (1984)

Rebounds Per Game Carmelo Anthony 10.3 (2011) Ricky Sobers 3.3 (1976)

Assists Per Game Carmelo Anthony 4.8 (2011) Ricky Sobers 4.2 (1976)

Steals Per Game Carmelo Anthony 2.0 (2010) Ricky Sobers 1.3 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Carmelo Anthony 0.8 (2011) 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.