Chris Andersen vs. John Starks Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Starks and Chris Andersen 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
Chris Andersen: 2001-02 to 2016-17
John Starks: 1988-89 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Chris Andersen 1 John Starks 0

NBA Seasons Chris Andersen 15 John Starks 13

Playoffs Played Chris Andersen 7 John Starks 9

All-Star Games Chris Andersen 0 John Starks 1

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Chris Andersen 0 John Starks 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 5.4 John Starks 12.5

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 5.0 John Starks 2.5

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 0.5 John Starks 3.6

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.4 John Starks 1.1

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 1.4 John Starks 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Chris Andersen 3,755 John Starks 10,829

Total Rebounds Chris Andersen 3,493 John Starks 2,129

Total Assists Chris Andersen 337 John Starks 3,085

Total Steals Chris Andersen 312 John Starks 951

Total Blocks Chris Andersen 991 John Starks 106

Total Games Chris Andersen 695 John Starks 866

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chris Andersen .532 John Starks .412

3-Point Percentage Chris Andersen .221 John Starks .340

Free Throw Percentage Chris Andersen .654 John Starks .769

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 7.7 (2005) John Starks 19.0 (1994)

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 6.4 (2010) John Starks 3.3 (1999)

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 1.1 (2005) John Starks 5.9 (1994)

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.6 (2012) John Starks 1.6 (1994)

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 2.5 (2009) John Starks 0.3 (1991)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 5.3 John Starks 14.2

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 5.0 John Starks 2.8

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 0.4 John Starks 4.1

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.4 John Starks 1.3

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 1.2 John Starks 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Chris Andersen 389 John Starks 1,363

Total Rebounds Chris Andersen 364 John Starks 271

Total Assists Chris Andersen 26 John Starks 393

Total Steals Chris Andersen 26 John Starks 120

Total Blocks Chris Andersen 90 John Starks 9

Total Games Chris Andersen 73 John Starks 96

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chris Andersen .631 John Starks .421

3-Point Percentage Chris Andersen .000 John Starks .371

Free Throw Percentage Chris Andersen .689 John Starks .759

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 6.5 (2009) John Starks 16.5 (1993)

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 7.8 (2016) John Starks 4.0 (1998)

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 0.8 (2016) John Starks 6.4 (1993)

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.6 (2011) John Starks 1.6 (1996)

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 2.1 (2009) John Starks 0.3 (2001)