Kent Benson vs. Franz Wagner Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Franz Wagner and Kent Benson 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
Kent Benson: 1977-78 to 1987-88
Franz Wagner: 2021-22 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Kent Benson 0 Franz Wagner 0

NBA Seasons Kent Benson 11 Franz Wagner 4

Playoffs Played Kent Benson 5 Franz Wagner 2

All-Star Games Kent Benson 0 Franz Wagner 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Kent Benson 9.1 Franz Wagner 19.1

Rebounds Per Game Kent Benson 5.7 Franz Wagner 4.8

Assists Per Game Kent Benson 1.8 Franz Wagner 3.7

Steals Per Game Kent Benson 0.9 Franz Wagner 1.0

Blocks Per Game Kent Benson 0.9 Franz Wagner 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Kent Benson 6,168 Franz Wagner 5,552

Total Rebounds Kent Benson 3,881 Franz Wagner 1,408

Total Assists Kent Benson 1,203 Franz Wagner 1,067

Total Steals Kent Benson 605 Franz Wagner 296

Total Blocks Kent Benson 586 Franz Wagner 100

Total Games Kent Benson 680 Franz Wagner 291

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Kent Benson .493 Franz Wagner .474

3-Point Percentage Kent Benson .206 * Franz Wagner .322

Free Throw Percentage Kent Benson .757 Franz Wagner .856

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Kent Benson 15.7 (1981) Franz Wagner 24.2 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Kent Benson 8.7 (1982) Franz Wagner 5.7 (2025)

Assists Per Game Kent Benson 2.9 (1981) Franz Wagner 4.7 (2025)

Steals Per Game Kent Benson 1.2 (1981) Franz Wagner 1.3 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Kent Benson 1.3 (1982) Franz Wagner 0.4 (2022)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Kent Benson 4.7 Franz Wagner 21.8

Rebounds Per Game Kent Benson 3.2 Franz Wagner 6.0

Assists Per Game Kent Benson 0.5 Franz Wagner 4.9

Steals Per Game Kent Benson 0.6 Franz Wagner 0.9

Blocks Per Game Kent Benson 0.5 Franz Wagner 0.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Kent Benson 137 Franz Wagner 261

Total Rebounds Kent Benson 94 Franz Wagner 72

Total Assists Kent Benson 14 Franz Wagner 59

Total Steals Kent Benson 18 Franz Wagner 11

Total Blocks Kent Benson 14 Franz Wagner 11

Total Games Kent Benson 29 Franz Wagner 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Kent Benson .483 Franz Wagner .427

3-Point Percentage Kent Benson - * Franz Wagner .225

Free Throw Percentage Kent Benson .694 Franz Wagner .843

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Kent Benson 7.6 (1984) Franz Wagner 25.8 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Kent Benson 6.0 (1984) Franz Wagner 6.9 (2024)

Assists Per Game Kent Benson 1.4 (1984) Franz Wagner 5.6 (2025)

Steals Per Game Kent Benson 1.0 (1984) Franz Wagner 1.2 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Kent Benson 1.4 (1984) Franz Wagner 1.3 (2024)

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