Derek Anderson vs. Adrian Dantley Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Adrian Dantley and Derek Anderson 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

Derek Anderson

vs.

Adrian Dantley

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Derek Anderson: 1997-98 to 2007-08
Adrian Dantley: 1976-77 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derek Anderson 1 Adrian Dantley 0

NBA Seasons Derek Anderson 11 Adrian Dantley 15

Playoffs Played Derek Anderson 5 Adrian Dantley 7

All-Star Games Derek Anderson 0 Adrian Dantley 6

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Derek Anderson 0 Adrian Dantley 2

Scoring Leader Derek Anderson 0 Adrian Dantley 2

Rookie of The Year Derek Anderson 0 Adrian Dantley 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derek Anderson 12.0 Adrian Dantley 24.3

Rebounds Per Game Derek Anderson 3.2 Adrian Dantley 5.7

Assists Per Game Derek Anderson 3.4 Adrian Dantley 3.0

Steals Per Game Derek Anderson 1.1 Adrian Dantley 1.0

Blocks Per Game Derek Anderson 0.1 Adrian Dantley 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Derek Anderson 7,357 Adrian Dantley 23,177

Total Rebounds Derek Anderson 1,988 Adrian Dantley 5,455

Total Assists Derek Anderson 2,083 Adrian Dantley 2,830

Total Steals Derek Anderson 691 Adrian Dantley 944

Total Blocks Derek Anderson 87 Adrian Dantley 150

Total Games Derek Anderson 615 Adrian Dantley 955

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derek Anderson .408 Adrian Dantley .540

3-Point Percentage Derek Anderson .341 Adrian Dantley .171 *

Free Throw Percentage Derek Anderson .853 Adrian Dantley .818

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derek Anderson 16.9 (2000) Adrian Dantley 30.7 (1983)

Rebounds Per Game Derek Anderson 4.4 (2001) Adrian Dantley 7.8 (1978)

Assists Per Game Derek Anderson 4.5 (2004) Adrian Dantley 4.8 (1983)

Steals Per Game Derek Anderson 1.5 (2001) Adrian Dantley 1.5 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Derek Anderson 0.2 (2003) Adrian Dantley 0.3 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derek Anderson 7.0 Adrian Dantley 21.3

Rebounds Per Game Derek Anderson 1.9 Adrian Dantley 5.4

Assists Per Game Derek Anderson 1.7 Adrian Dantley 2.3

Steals Per Game Derek Anderson 0.5 Adrian Dantley 0.9

Blocks Per Game Derek Anderson 0.0 Adrian Dantley 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Derek Anderson 167 Adrian Dantley 1,558

Total Rebounds Derek Anderson 45 Adrian Dantley 395

Total Assists Derek Anderson 40 Adrian Dantley 169

Total Steals Derek Anderson 12 Adrian Dantley 69

Total Blocks Derek Anderson 1 Adrian Dantley 6

Total Games Derek Anderson 24 Adrian Dantley 73

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derek Anderson .336 Adrian Dantley .525

3-Point Percentage Derek Anderson .302 Adrian Dantley .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Derek Anderson .838 Adrian Dantley .796

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derek Anderson 14.7 (2002) Adrian Dantley 32.2 (1984)

Rebounds Per Game Derek Anderson 2.7 (2001) Adrian Dantley 8.3 (1978)

Assists Per Game Derek Anderson 2.8 (1998) Adrian Dantley 4.2 (1984)

Steals Per Game Derek Anderson 1.3 (1998) Adrian Dantley 1.7 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Derek Anderson 0.3 (1998) Adrian Dantley 1.0 (1978)

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