Dave Popson vs. Zion Williamson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Zion Williamson and Dave Popson 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
Dave Popson: 1988-89 to 1991-92
Zion Williamson: 2019-20 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dave Popson 0 Zion Williamson 0

NBA Seasons Dave Popson 3 Zion Williamson 6

Playoffs Played Dave Popson 0 Zion Williamson 0

All-Star Games Dave Popson 0 Zion Williamson 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dave Popson 1.9 Zion Williamson 24.7

Rebounds Per Game Dave Popson 1.1 Zion Williamson 6.6

Assists Per Game Dave Popson 0.3 Zion Williamson 4.3

Steals Per Game Dave Popson 0.1 Zion Williamson 1.1

Blocks Per Game Dave Popson 0.1 Zion Williamson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Dave Popson 76 Zion Williamson 5,333

Total Rebounds Dave Popson 46 Zion Williamson 1,434

Total Assists Dave Popson 13 Zion Williamson 932

Total Steals Dave Popson 4 Zion Williamson 227

Total Blocks Dave Popson 6 Zion Williamson 138

Total Games Dave Popson 41 Zion Williamson 216

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dave Popson .405 Zion Williamson .587

3-Point Percentage Dave Popson .000 Zion Williamson .327

Free Throw Percentage Dave Popson .750 Zion Williamson .689

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dave Popson 2.0 (1989) Zion Williamson 27.0 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Dave Popson 1.6 (1989) Zion Williamson 9.5 (2026)

Assists Per Game Dave Popson 0.6 (1992) Zion Williamson 6.0 (2026)

Steals Per Game Dave Popson 0.4 (1992) Zion Williamson 4.0 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Dave Popson 0.2 (1992) Zion Williamson 0.9 (2025)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dave Popson - Zion Williamson -

Rebounds Per Game Dave Popson - Zion Williamson -

Assists Per Game Dave Popson - Zion Williamson -

Steals Per Game Dave Popson - Zion Williamson -

Blocks Per Game Dave Popson - Zion Williamson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Dave Popson - Zion Williamson -

Total Rebounds Dave Popson - Zion Williamson -

Total Assists Dave Popson - Zion Williamson -

Total Steals Dave Popson - Zion Williamson -

Total Blocks Dave Popson - Zion Williamson -

Total Games Dave Popson 0 Zion Williamson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dave Popson - Zion Williamson -

3-Point Percentage Dave Popson - Zion Williamson -

Free Throw Percentage Dave Popson - Zion Williamson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dave Popson - Zion Williamson -

Rebounds Per Game Dave Popson - Zion Williamson -

Assists Per Game Dave Popson - Zion Williamson -

Steals Per Game Dave Popson - Zion Williamson -

Blocks Per Game Dave Popson - Zion Williamson -