Derek Anderson vs. Julius Erving Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Julius Erving 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.

Julius Erving

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Derek Anderson: 1997-98 to 2007-08
Julius Erving: 1976-77 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derek Anderson 1 Julius Erving 1

NBA Seasons Derek Anderson 11 Julius Erving 11

Playoffs Played Derek Anderson 5 Julius Erving 11

All-Star Games Derek Anderson 0 Julius Erving 11

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Derek Anderson 0 Julius Erving 1

All-NBA First Team Derek Anderson 0 Julius Erving 5

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Derek Anderson 0 Julius Erving 7

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derek Anderson 12.0 Julius Erving 22.0

Rebounds Per Game Derek Anderson 3.2 Julius Erving 6.7

Assists Per Game Derek Anderson 3.4 Julius Erving 3.9

Steals Per Game Derek Anderson 1.1 Julius Erving 1.8

Blocks Per Game Derek Anderson 0.1 Julius Erving 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Derek Anderson 7,357 Julius Erving 18,364

Total Rebounds Derek Anderson 1,988 Julius Erving 5,601

Total Assists Derek Anderson 2,083 Julius Erving 3,224

Total Steals Derek Anderson 691 Julius Erving 1,508

Total Blocks Derek Anderson 87 Julius Erving 1,293

Total Games Derek Anderson 615 Julius Erving 836

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derek Anderson .408 Julius Erving .507

3-Point Percentage Derek Anderson .341 Julius Erving .261 *

Free Throw Percentage Derek Anderson .853 Julius Erving .777

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derek Anderson 16.9 (2000) Julius Erving 26.9 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Derek Anderson 4.4 (2001) Julius Erving 8.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Derek Anderson 4.5 (2004) Julius Erving 4.6 (1979)

Steals Per Game Derek Anderson 1.5 (2001) Julius Erving 2.2 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Derek Anderson 0.2 (2003) Julius Erving 1.8 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derek Anderson 7.0 Julius Erving 21.9

Rebounds Per Game Derek Anderson 1.9 Julius Erving 7.0

Assists Per Game Derek Anderson 1.7 Julius Erving 4.2

Steals Per Game Derek Anderson 0.5 Julius Erving 1.7

Blocks Per Game Derek Anderson 0.0 Julius Erving 1.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Derek Anderson 167 Julius Erving 3,088

Total Rebounds Derek Anderson 45 Julius Erving 994

Total Assists Derek Anderson 40 Julius Erving 594

Total Steals Derek Anderson 12 Julius Erving 235

Total Blocks Derek Anderson 1 Julius Erving 239

Total Games Derek Anderson 24 Julius Erving 141

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derek Anderson .336 Julius Erving .486

3-Point Percentage Derek Anderson .302 Julius Erving .194 *

Free Throw Percentage Derek Anderson .838 Julius Erving .779

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derek Anderson 14.7 (2002) Julius Erving 27.3 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Derek Anderson 2.7 (2001) Julius Erving 9.7 (1978)

Assists Per Game Derek Anderson 2.8 (1998) Julius Erving 5.9 (1979)

Steals Per Game Derek Anderson 1.3 (1998) Julius Erving 2.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Derek Anderson 0.3 (1998) Julius Erving 2.6 (1981)

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