Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Julius Erving Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Julius Erving and Giannis Antetokounmpo 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
2023-24
G. Antetokounmpo:
2013-14 to 2023-24
Julius Erving:
1976-77 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

G. Antetokounmpo1
Julius Erving1
G. Antetokounmpo11
Julius Erving11
G. Antetokounmpo8
Julius Erving11
G. Antetokounmpo8
Julius Erving11

Honors and Awards

G. Antetokounmpo2
Julius Erving1
G. Antetokounmpo1
Julius Erving0
G. Antetokounmpo5
Julius Erving5
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo7
Julius Erving7
G. Antetokounmpo4
Julius Erving0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo5
Julius Erving0
G. Antetokounmpo1
Julius Erving0
*
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
Julius Erving0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 23.3
Julius Erving 22.0

G. Antetokounmpo 9.7
Julius Erving 6.7

G. Antetokounmpo 4.8
Julius Erving 3.9

G. Antetokounmpo 1.1
Julius Erving 1.8

G. Antetokounmpo 1.2
Julius Erving 1.5

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 18,367
Julius Erving 18,364

G. Antetokounmpo 7,671
Julius Erving 5,601

G. Antetokounmpo 3,814
Julius Erving 3,224

G. Antetokounmpo 897
Julius Erving 1,508

G. Antetokounmpo 976
Julius Erving 1,293

G. Antetokounmpo 787
Julius Erving 836

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .545
Julius Erving .507

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .287
Julius Erving .261

*
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .702
Julius Erving .777

Best Season (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.1
(2023)
Julius Erving 26.9
(1980)

G. Antetokounmpo 13.6
(2020)
Julius Erving 8.5
(1977)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.4
(2024)
Julius Erving 4.6
(1979)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.6
(2017)
Julius Erving 2.2
(1980)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.9
(2017)
Julius Erving 1.8
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 26.6
Julius Erving 21.9

G. Antetokounmpo 12.0
Julius Erving 7.0

G. Antetokounmpo 5.2
Julius Erving 4.2

G. Antetokounmpo 1.0
Julius Erving 1.7

G. Antetokounmpo 1.3
Julius Erving 1.7

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 2,105
Julius Erving 3,088

G. Antetokounmpo 945
Julius Erving 994

G. Antetokounmpo 413
Julius Erving 594

G. Antetokounmpo 80
Julius Erving 235

G. Antetokounmpo 105
Julius Erving 239

G. Antetokounmpo 79
Julius Erving 141

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .527
Julius Erving .486

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .261
Julius Erving .194

*
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .618
Julius Erving .779

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.7
(2022)
Julius Erving 27.3
(1977)

G. Antetokounmpo 14.2
(2022)
Julius Erving 9.7
(1978)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.8
(2022)
Julius Erving 5.9
(1979)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.2
(2017)
Julius Erving 2.2
(1977)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.0
(2019)
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.