Danny Ainge vs. Julius Erving Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Julius Erving and Danny Ainge 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

Danny Ainge

vs.

Julius Erving

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Danny Ainge: 1981-82 to 1994-95
Julius Erving: 1976-77 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Danny Ainge 2 Julius Erving 1

NBA Seasons Danny Ainge 14 Julius Erving 11

Playoffs Played Danny Ainge 12 Julius Erving 11

All-Star Games Danny Ainge 1 Julius Erving 11

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Danny Ainge 0 Julius Erving 1

All-NBA First Team Danny Ainge 0 Julius Erving 5

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Danny Ainge 0 Julius Erving 7

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Danny Ainge 11.5 Julius Erving 22.0

Rebounds Per Game Danny Ainge 2.7 Julius Erving 6.7

Assists Per Game Danny Ainge 4.0 Julius Erving 3.9

Steals Per Game Danny Ainge 1.1 Julius Erving 1.8

Blocks Per Game Danny Ainge 0.1 Julius Erving 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Danny Ainge 11,964 Julius Erving 18,364

Total Rebounds Danny Ainge 2,768 Julius Erving 5,601

Total Assists Danny Ainge 4,199 Julius Erving 3,224

Total Steals Danny Ainge 1,133 Julius Erving 1,508

Total Blocks Danny Ainge 132 Julius Erving 1,293

Total Games Danny Ainge 1,042 Julius Erving 836

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Danny Ainge .469 Julius Erving .507

3-Point Percentage Danny Ainge .378 Julius Erving .261 *

Free Throw Percentage Danny Ainge .846 Julius Erving .777

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Danny Ainge 17.9 (1990) Julius Erving 26.9 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Danny Ainge 4.3 (1990) Julius Erving 8.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Danny Ainge 6.2 (1988) Julius Erving 4.6 (1979)

Steals Per Game Danny Ainge 1.6 (1985) Julius Erving 2.2 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Danny Ainge 0.2 (1990) Julius Erving 1.8 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Danny Ainge 9.9 Julius Erving 21.9

Rebounds Per Game Danny Ainge 2.3 Julius Erving 7.0

Assists Per Game Danny Ainge 3.4 Julius Erving 4.2

Steals Per Game Danny Ainge 0.9 Julius Erving 1.7

Blocks Per Game Danny Ainge 0.1 Julius Erving 1.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Danny Ainge 1,902 Julius Erving 3,088

Total Rebounds Danny Ainge 443 Julius Erving 994

Total Assists Danny Ainge 656 Julius Erving 594

Total Steals Danny Ainge 172 Julius Erving 235

Total Blocks Danny Ainge 19 Julius Erving 239

Total Games Danny Ainge 193 Julius Erving 141

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Danny Ainge .456 Julius Erving .486

3-Point Percentage Danny Ainge .397 Julius Erving .194 *

Free Throw Percentage Danny Ainge .829 Julius Erving .779

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Danny Ainge 15.6 (1986) Julius Erving 27.3 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Danny Ainge 4.2 (1986) Julius Erving 9.7 (1978)

Assists Per Game Danny Ainge 6.4 (1988) Julius Erving 5.9 (1979)

Steals Per Game Danny Ainge 2.3 (1986) Julius Erving 2.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Danny Ainge 0.3 (1991) Julius Erving 2.6 (1981)

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