Julius Erving vs. David Robinson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Robinson 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Julius Erving:
1976-77 to 1986-87
David Robinson:
1989-90 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Julius Erving1
David Robinson2
Julius Erving11
David Robinson14
Julius Erving11
David Robinson12
Julius Erving11
David Robinson10

Honors and Awards

Julius Erving1
David Robinson1
Julius Erving5
David Robinson4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Julius Erving7
David Robinson10
Julius Erving0
David Robinson4
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Julius Erving0
David Robinson8
Julius Erving0 *
David Robinson1
Julius Erving0
David Robinson1
Julius Erving0
David Robinson1
Julius Erving0
David Robinson1
Julius Erving0
David Robinson1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Julius Erving 22.0
David Robinson 21.1

Julius Erving 6.7
David Robinson 10.6

Julius Erving 3.9
David Robinson 2.5

Julius Erving 1.8
David Robinson 1.4

Julius Erving 1.5
David Robinson 3.0

Totals Stats

Julius Erving 18,364
David Robinson 20,790

Julius Erving 5,601
David Robinson 10,497

Julius Erving 3,224
David Robinson 2,441

Julius Erving 1,508
David Robinson 1,388

Julius Erving 1,293
David Robinson 2,954

Julius Erving 836
David Robinson 987

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Julius Erving .507
David Robinson .518

3-Point Percentage
Julius Erving .261
*
David Robinson .250

Free Throw Percentage
Julius Erving .777
David Robinson .736

Best Season (no game minimum)

Julius Erving 26.9
(1980)
David Robinson 29.8
(1994)

Julius Erving 8.5
(1977)
David Robinson 13.0
(1991)

Julius Erving 4.6
(1979)
David Robinson 4.8
(1994)

Julius Erving 2.2
(1980)
David Robinson 2.3
(1992)

Julius Erving 1.8
(1983)
David Robinson 4.5
(1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Julius Erving 21.9
David Robinson 18.1

Julius Erving 7.0
David Robinson 10.6

Julius Erving 4.2
David Robinson 2.3

Julius Erving 1.7
David Robinson 1.2

Julius Erving 1.7
David Robinson 2.5

Totals Stats

Julius Erving 3,088
David Robinson 2,221

Julius Erving 994
David Robinson 1,301

Julius Erving 594
David Robinson 280

Julius Erving 235
David Robinson 151

Julius Erving 239
David Robinson 312

Julius Erving 141
David Robinson 123

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Julius Erving .486
David Robinson .479

3-Point Percentage
Julius Erving .194
*
David Robinson .100

Free Throw Percentage
Julius Erving .779
David Robinson .708

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Julius Erving 27.3
(1977)
David Robinson 25.8
(1991)

Julius Erving 9.7
(1978)
David Robinson 14.1
(1998)

Julius Erving 5.9
(1979)
David Robinson 4.0
(1993)

Julius Erving 2.2
(1977)
David Robinson 1.8
(2000)

Julius Erving 2.6
(1981)
David Robinson 4.0
(1990)

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