David Robinson vs. Fred Saunders Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Fred Saunders and David Robinson 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
David Robinson:
1989-90 to 2002-03
Fred Saunders:
1974-75 to 1977-78

NBA Championships and Seasons

David Robinson2
Fred Saunders0
David Robinson14
Fred Saunders4
David Robinson12
Fred Saunders1
David Robinson10
Fred Saunders0

Honors and Awards

David Robinson1
Fred Saunders0
David Robinson4
Fred Saunders0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
David Robinson10
Fred Saunders0
David Robinson4
Fred Saunders0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
David Robinson8
Fred Saunders0
David Robinson1
Fred Saunders0
*
David Robinson1
Fred Saunders0
David Robinson1
Fred Saunders0
David Robinson1
Fred Saunders0
David Robinson1
Fred Saunders0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

David Robinson 21.1
Fred Saunders 5.3

David Robinson 10.6
Fred Saunders 3.0

David Robinson 2.5
Fred Saunders 1.1

David Robinson 1.4
Fred Saunders 0.4

David Robinson 3.0
Fred Saunders 0.2

Totals Stats

David Robinson 20,790
Fred Saunders 1,107

David Robinson 10,497
Fred Saunders 624

David Robinson 2,441
Fred Saunders 224

David Robinson 1,388
Fred Saunders 93

David Robinson 2,954
Fred Saunders 37

David Robinson 987
Fred Saunders 210

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
David Robinson .518
Fred Saunders .443

3-Point Percentage
David Robinson .250
Fred Saunders -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
David Robinson .736
Fred Saunders .682

Best Season (no game minimum)

David Robinson 29.8
(1994)
Fred Saunders 6.1
(1975)

David Robinson 13.0
(1991)
Fred Saunders 3.7
(1975)

David Robinson 4.8
(1994)
Fred Saunders 1.3
(1977)

David Robinson 2.3
(1992)
Fred Saunders 0.6
(1975)

David Robinson 4.5
(1992)
Fred Saunders 0.3
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

David Robinson 18.1
Fred Saunders 3.2

David Robinson 10.6
Fred Saunders 1.0

David Robinson 2.3
Fred Saunders 0.6

David Robinson 1.2
Fred Saunders 0.1

David Robinson 2.5
Fred Saunders 0.0

Totals Stats

David Robinson 2,221
Fred Saunders 29

David Robinson 1,301
Fred Saunders 9

David Robinson 280
Fred Saunders 5

David Robinson 151
Fred Saunders 1

David Robinson 312
Fred Saunders 0

David Robinson 123
Fred Saunders 9

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
David Robinson .479
Fred Saunders .364

3-Point Percentage
David Robinson .100
Fred Saunders -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
David Robinson .708
Fred Saunders .833

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

David Robinson 25.8
(1991)
Fred Saunders 3.2
(1977)

David Robinson 14.1
(1998)
Fred Saunders 1.0
(1977)

David Robinson 4.0
(1993)
Fred Saunders 0.6
(1977)

David Robinson 1.8
(2000)
Fred Saunders 0.1
(1977)

David Robinson 4.0
(1990)
Fred Saunders 0.0
(1977)

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.