Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Ricky Sobers Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ricky Sobers 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
2025-26
G. Antetokounmpo:
2013-14 to 2024-25
Ricky Sobers:
1975-76 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

G. Antetokounmpo1
Ricky Sobers0
G. Antetokounmpo12
Ricky Sobers11
G. Antetokounmpo9
Ricky Sobers3
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
Ricky Sobers0
*
G. Antetokounmpo9
Ricky Sobers0

Honors and Awards

G. Antetokounmpo2
Ricky Sobers0
G. Antetokounmpo1
Ricky Sobers0
G. Antetokounmpo7
Ricky Sobers0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo9
Ricky Sobers0
G. Antetokounmpo4
Ricky Sobers0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo5
Ricky Sobers0
G. Antetokounmpo1
Ricky Sobers0
*
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
Ricky Sobers0
*
G. Antetokounmpo2 *
Ricky Sobers0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 23.9
Ricky Sobers 13.3

G. Antetokounmpo 9.9
Ricky Sobers 2.6

G. Antetokounmpo 5.0
Ricky Sobers 4.3

G. Antetokounmpo 1.1
Ricky Sobers 1.3

G. Antetokounmpo 1.2
Ricky Sobers 0.2

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 20,538
Ricky Sobers 10,902

G. Antetokounmpo 8,530
Ricky Sobers 2,132

G. Antetokounmpo 4,288
Ricky Sobers 3,525

G. Antetokounmpo 961
Ricky Sobers 1,085

G. Antetokounmpo 1,064
Ricky Sobers 161

G. Antetokounmpo 859
Ricky Sobers 821

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .551
Ricky Sobers .459

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .284
Ricky Sobers .291

*
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .693
Ricky Sobers .843

Best Season (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.1
(2023)
Ricky Sobers 18.2
(1978)

G. Antetokounmpo 13.6
(2020)
Ricky Sobers 4.1
(1978)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.5
(2024)
Ricky Sobers 7.4
(1978)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.6
(2017)
Ricky Sobers 2.2
(1978)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.9
(2017)
Ricky Sobers 0.3
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 27.0
Ricky Sobers 13.3

G. Antetokounmpo 12.2
Ricky Sobers 2.7

G. Antetokounmpo 5.3
Ricky Sobers 4.0

G. Antetokounmpo 1.0
Ricky Sobers 0.9

G. Antetokounmpo 1.3
Ricky Sobers 0.3

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 2,270
Ricky Sobers 387

G. Antetokounmpo 1,022
Ricky Sobers 79

G. Antetokounmpo 446
Ricky Sobers 117

G. Antetokounmpo 85
Ricky Sobers 27

G. Antetokounmpo 110
Ricky Sobers 8

G. Antetokounmpo 84
Ricky Sobers 29

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .532
Ricky Sobers .455

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .259
Ricky Sobers .250

*
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .625
Ricky Sobers .835

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 33.0
(2025)
Ricky Sobers 15.3
(1984)

G. Antetokounmpo 15.4
(2025)
Ricky Sobers 3.3
(1976)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.8
(2022)
Ricky Sobers 4.2
(1976)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.2
(2017)
Ricky Sobers 1.3
(1984)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.0
(2019)
Ricky Sobers 0.5
(1984)

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