Julius Erving vs. Sam Merrill Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Sam Merrill 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 Championships and Seasons |
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| Julius Erving | 1 |
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| Sam Merrill | 1 | |
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| Julius Erving | 11 |
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| Sam Merrill | 6 | |
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| Julius Erving | 11 |
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| Sam Merrill | 3 | |
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Honors and Awards |
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| Julius Erving | 1 |
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| Sam Merrill | 0 | |
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Julius Erving |
22.0 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
6.8 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
6.7 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
1.9 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
3.9 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
1.4 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
1.8 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
0.5 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
1.5 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Julius Erving |
18,364 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
1,202 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
5,601 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
331 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
3,224 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
254 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
1,508 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
87 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
1,293 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
20 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
836 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
177 | | |
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Percentages |
| Julius Erving |
.507 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
.410 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
.261 | | 
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| Sam Merrill |
.392 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
.777 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
.934 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Julius Erving |
26.9 | | (1980) | |
| Sam Merrill |
17.3 | | (2026) | |
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| Julius Erving |
8.5 | | (1977) | |
| Sam Merrill |
2.2 | | (2025) | |
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| Julius Erving |
4.6 | | (1979) | |
| Sam Merrill |
2.0 | | (2026) | |
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| Julius Erving |
2.2 | | (1980) | |
| Sam Merrill |
0.8 | | (2023) | |
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| Julius Erving |
1.8 | | (1983) | |
| Sam Merrill |
0.3 | | (2026) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Julius Erving |
21.9 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
3.2 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
7.0 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
1.4 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
4.2 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
0.9 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
1.7 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
0.3 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
1.7 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Julius Erving |
3,088 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
84 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
994 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
37 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
594 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
24 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
235 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
8 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
239 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
2 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
141 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
26 | | |
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Percentages |
| Julius Erving |
.486 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
.355 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
.194 | |
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| Sam Merrill |
.352 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
.779 | | |
| Sam Merrill |
.833 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Julius Erving |
27.3 | | (1977) | |
| Sam Merrill |
5.8 | | (2025) | |
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| Julius Erving |
9.7 | | (1978) | |
| Sam Merrill |
2.5 | | (2025) | |
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| Julius Erving |
5.9 | | (1979) | |
| Sam Merrill |
1.8 | | (2025) | |
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| Julius Erving |
2.2 | | (1977) | |
| Sam Merrill |
0.5 | | (2025) | |
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| Julius Erving |
2.6 | | (1981) | |
| Sam Merrill |
0.3 | | (2025) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
