Julius Erving vs. Sam Young Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Sam Young 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Julius Erving:
1976-77 to 1986-87
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Sam Young:
2009-10 to 2012-13
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Honors and Awards |
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| Julius Erving | 1 |
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| Sam Young | 0 | |
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Julius Erving |
22.0 | | |
| Sam Young |
5.8 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
6.7 | | |
| Sam Young |
2.3 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
3.9 | | |
| Sam Young |
0.7 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
1.8 | | |
| Sam Young |
0.5 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
1.5 | | |
| Sam Young |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Julius Erving |
18,364 | | |
| Sam Young |
1,436 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
5,601 | | |
| Sam Young |
573 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
3,224 | | |
| Sam Young |
180 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
1,508 | | |
| Sam Young |
134 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
1,293 | | |
| Sam Young |
57 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
836 | | |
| Sam Young |
249 | | |
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Percentages |
| Julius Erving |
.507 | | |
| Sam Young |
.442 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
.261 | | 
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| Sam Young |
.280 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
.777 | | |
| Sam Young |
.742 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Julius Erving |
26.9 | | (1980) | |
| Sam Young |
7.4 | | (2010) | |
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| Julius Erving |
8.5 | | (1977) | |
| Sam Young |
2.5 | | (2010) | |
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| Julius Erving |
4.6 | | (1979) | |
| Sam Young |
0.9 | | (2011) | |
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| Julius Erving |
2.2 | | (1980) | |
| Sam Young |
0.9 | | (2011) | |
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| Julius Erving |
1.8 | | (1983) | |
| Sam Young |
0.3 | | (2011) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Julius Erving |
21.9 | | |
| Sam Young |
4.1 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
7.0 | | |
| Sam Young |
2.0 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
4.2 | | |
| Sam Young |
0.2 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
1.7 | | |
| Sam Young |
0.3 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
1.7 | | |
| Sam Young |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Julius Erving |
3,088 | | |
| Sam Young |
124 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
994 | | |
| Sam Young |
59 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
594 | | |
| Sam Young |
6 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
235 | | |
| Sam Young |
10 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
239 | | |
| Sam Young |
4 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
141 | | |
| Sam Young |
30 | | |
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Percentages |
| Julius Erving |
.486 | | |
| Sam Young |
.426 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
.194 | |
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| Sam Young |
.217 | | |
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| Julius Erving |
.779 | | |
| Sam Young |
.652 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Julius Erving |
27.3 | | (1977) | |
| Sam Young |
7.5 | | (2011) | |
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| Julius Erving |
9.7 | | (1978) | |
| Sam Young |
2.3 | | (2011) | |
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| Julius Erving |
5.9 | | (1979) | |
| Sam Young |
0.3 | | (2013) | |
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| Julius Erving |
2.2 | | (1977) | |
| Sam Young |
0.5 | | (2011) | |
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| Julius Erving |
2.6 | | (1981) | |
| Sam Young |
0.2 | | (2011) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
