Darryl Dawkins vs. Ben Simmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ben Simmons and Darryl Dawkins that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
2023-24
Darryl Dawkins:
1975-76 to 1988-89
Ben Simmons:
2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Darryl Dawkins0
Ben Simmons0
Darryl Dawkins14
Ben Simmons6
Darryl Dawkins10
Ben Simmons3
Darryl Dawkins0
Ben Simmons3

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Darryl Dawkins0
Ben Simmons1
Darryl Dawkins0
Ben Simmons2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Darryl Dawkins0
Ben Simmons2
Darryl Dawkins0
Ben Simmons1
Darryl Dawkins0
Ben Simmons1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Darryl Dawkins 12.0
Ben Simmons 14.4

Darryl Dawkins 6.1
Ben Simmons 7.8

Darryl Dawkins 1.3
Ben Simmons 7.4

Darryl Dawkins 0.5
Ben Simmons 1.6

Darryl Dawkins 1.4
Ben Simmons 0.7

Totals Stats

Darryl Dawkins 8,733
Ben Simmons 4,765

Darryl Dawkins 4,432
Ben Simmons 2,599

Darryl Dawkins 917
Ben Simmons 2,469

Darryl Dawkins 345
Ben Simmons 530

Darryl Dawkins 1,023
Ben Simmons 232

Darryl Dawkins 726
Ben Simmons 332

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Darryl Dawkins .572
Ben Simmons .560

3-Point Percentage
Darryl Dawkins .133
*
Ben Simmons .139

Free Throw Percentage
Darryl Dawkins .685
Ben Simmons .589

Best Season (no game minimum)

Darryl Dawkins 16.8
(1984)
Ben Simmons 16.9
(2019)

Darryl Dawkins 8.7
(1980)
Ben Simmons 8.8
(2019)

Darryl Dawkins 1.9
(1980)
Ben Simmons 8.2
(2018)

Darryl Dawkins 0.8
(1983)
Ben Simmons 2.1
(2020)

Darryl Dawkins 1.9
(1983)
Ben Simmons 0.9
(2018)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Darryl Dawkins 12.6
Ben Simmons 13.9

Darryl Dawkins 6.1
Ben Simmons 8.0

Darryl Dawkins 1.1
Ben Simmons 7.5

Darryl Dawkins 0.4
Ben Simmons 1.4

Darryl Dawkins 1.5
Ben Simmons 0.9

Totals Stats

Darryl Dawkins 1,375
Ben Simmons 473

Darryl Dawkins 665
Ben Simmons 273

Darryl Dawkins 119
Ben Simmons 255

Darryl Dawkins 47
Ben Simmons 47

Darryl Dawkins 165
Ben Simmons 30

Darryl Dawkins 109
Ben Simmons 34

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Darryl Dawkins .546
Ben Simmons .571

3-Point Percentage
Darryl Dawkins .000
*
Ben Simmons .000

Free Throw Percentage
Darryl Dawkins .703
Ben Simmons .520

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Darryl Dawkins 18.4
(1984)
Ben Simmons 16.3
(2018)

Darryl Dawkins 9.1
(1979)
Ben Simmons 9.4
(2018)

Darryl Dawkins 3.0
(1986)
Ben Simmons 8.8
(2021)

Darryl Dawkins 2.0
(1983)
Ben Simmons 1.7
(2018)

Darryl Dawkins 2.5
(1983)
Ben Simmons 1.0
(2019)

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