Deandre Ayton vs. Ralph Simpson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Simpson and Deandre Ayton 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

Deandre Ayton

vs.

Ralph Simpson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Deandre Ayton: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Ralph Simpson: 1976-77 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Deandre Ayton 0 Ralph Simpson 0

NBA Seasons Deandre Ayton 6 Ralph Simpson 4

Playoffs Played Deandre Ayton 3 Ralph Simpson 3

All-Star Games Deandre Ayton 0 Ralph Simpson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 16.7 Ralph Simpson 8.4

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 10.5 Ralph Simpson 2.0

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.6 Ralph Simpson 2.2

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.7 Ralph Simpson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.0 Ralph Simpson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Deandre Ayton 5,966 Ralph Simpson 1,832

Total Rebounds Deandre Ayton 3,761 Ralph Simpson 445

Total Assists Deandre Ayton 585 Ralph Simpson 479

Total Steals Deandre Ayton 261 Ralph Simpson 189

Total Blocks Deandre Ayton 341 Ralph Simpson 17

Total Games Deandre Ayton 358 Ralph Simpson 218

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deandre Ayton .592 Ralph Simpson .404

3-Point Percentage Deandre Ayton .244 Ralph Simpson .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Deandre Ayton .761 Ralph Simpson .724

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 18.2 (2020) Ralph Simpson 11.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 11.5 (2020) Ralph Simpson 2.5 (1978)

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.9 (2020) Ralph Simpson 2.5 (1978)

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.0 (2024) Ralph Simpson 1.2 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.5 (2020) Ralph Simpson 0.1 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 15.9 Ralph Simpson 6.2

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 10.5 Ralph Simpson 1.4

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.3 Ralph Simpson 2.4

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.6 Ralph Simpson 0.2

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.9 Ralph Simpson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Deandre Ayton 714 Ralph Simpson 106

Total Rebounds Deandre Ayton 473 Ralph Simpson 24

Total Assists Deandre Ayton 57 Ralph Simpson 41

Total Steals Deandre Ayton 29 Ralph Simpson 4

Total Blocks Deandre Ayton 41 Ralph Simpson 2

Total Games Deandre Ayton 45 Ralph Simpson 17

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deandre Ayton .629 Ralph Simpson .413

3-Point Percentage Deandre Ayton .500 Ralph Simpson - *

Free Throw Percentage Deandre Ayton .661 Ralph Simpson .696

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 17.9 (2022) Ralph Simpson 7.8 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 11.8 (2021) Ralph Simpson 1.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.7 (2022) Ralph Simpson 2.9 (1978)

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.8 (2021) Ralph Simpson 0.3 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.1 (2021) Ralph Simpson 0.2 (1978)

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