Julius Erving vs. Craig Shelton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Craig Shelton and Julius Erving 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

Julius Erving

vs.

Craig Shelton

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Julius Erving: 1976-77 to 1986-87
Craig Shelton: 1980-81 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Julius Erving 1 Craig Shelton 0

NBA Seasons Julius Erving 11 Craig Shelton 2

Playoffs Played Julius Erving 11 Craig Shelton 0

All-Star Games Julius Erving 11 Craig Shelton 0

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Julius Erving 1 Craig Shelton 0

All-NBA First Team Julius Erving 5 Craig Shelton 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Julius Erving 7 Craig Shelton 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Julius Erving 22.0 Craig Shelton 4.1

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 6.7 Craig Shelton 2.4

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 3.9 Craig Shelton 0.5

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 1.8 Craig Shelton 0.3

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.5 Craig Shelton 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Julius Erving 18,364 Craig Shelton 240

Total Rebounds Julius Erving 5,601 Craig Shelton 141

Total Assists Julius Erving 3,224 Craig Shelton 27

Total Steals Julius Erving 1,508 Craig Shelton 19

Total Blocks Julius Erving 1,293 Craig Shelton 5

Total Games Julius Erving 836 Craig Shelton 59

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Julius Erving .507 Craig Shelton .453

3-Point Percentage Julius Erving .261 * Craig Shelton .000

Free Throw Percentage Julius Erving .777 Craig Shelton .600

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Julius Erving 26.9 (1980) Craig Shelton 4.3 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 8.5 (1977) Craig Shelton 2.5 (1981)

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 4.6 (1979) Craig Shelton 0.5 (1981)

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 2.2 (1980) Craig Shelton 0.3 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.8 (1983) Craig Shelton 0.1 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Julius Erving 21.9 Craig Shelton -

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 7.0 Craig Shelton -

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 4.2 Craig Shelton -

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 1.7 Craig Shelton -

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.7 Craig Shelton -

Totals Stats

Total Points Julius Erving 3,088 Craig Shelton -

Total Rebounds Julius Erving 994 Craig Shelton -

Total Assists Julius Erving 594 Craig Shelton -

Total Steals Julius Erving 235 Craig Shelton -

Total Blocks Julius Erving 239 Craig Shelton -

Total Games Julius Erving 141 Craig Shelton 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Julius Erving .486 Craig Shelton -

3-Point Percentage Julius Erving .194 * Craig Shelton -

Free Throw Percentage Julius Erving .779 Craig Shelton -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Julius Erving 27.3 (1977) Craig Shelton -

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 9.7 (1978) Craig Shelton -

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 5.9 (1979) Craig Shelton -

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 2.2 (1977) Craig Shelton -

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 2.6 (1981) Craig Shelton -

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