Kent Benson vs. Steve Francis Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Steve Francis 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
Steve Francis: 1999-00 to 2007-08

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Kent Benson 0 Steve Francis 0

NBA Seasons Kent Benson 11 Steve Francis 9

Playoffs Played Kent Benson 5 Steve Francis 1

All-Star Games Kent Benson 0 Steve Francis 3

Honors and Awards

Rookie of The Year Kent Benson 0 Steve Francis 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Kent Benson 9.1 Steve Francis 18.1

Rebounds Per Game Kent Benson 5.7 Steve Francis 5.6

Assists Per Game Kent Benson 1.8 Steve Francis 6.0

Steals Per Game Kent Benson 0.9 Steve Francis 1.5

Blocks Per Game Kent Benson 0.9 Steve Francis 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Kent Benson 6,168 Steve Francis 10,446

Total Rebounds Kent Benson 3,881 Steve Francis 3,215

Total Assists Kent Benson 1,203 Steve Francis 3,473

Total Steals Kent Benson 605 Steve Francis 846

Total Blocks Kent Benson 586 Steve Francis 223

Total Games Kent Benson 680 Steve Francis 576

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Kent Benson .493 Steve Francis .429

3-Point Percentage Kent Benson .206 * Steve Francis .341

Free Throw Percentage Kent Benson .757 Steve Francis .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Kent Benson 15.7 (1981) Steve Francis 21.6 (2002)

Rebounds Per Game Kent Benson 8.7 (1982) Steve Francis 7.0 (2002)

Assists Per Game Kent Benson 2.9 (1981) Steve Francis 7.0 (2005)

Steals Per Game Kent Benson 1.2 (1981) Steve Francis 1.8 (2001)

Blocks Per Game Kent Benson 1.3 (1982) Steve Francis 0.5 (2003)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Kent Benson 4.7 Steve Francis 19.2

Rebounds Per Game Kent Benson 3.2 Steve Francis 8.4

Assists Per Game Kent Benson 0.5 Steve Francis 7.6

Steals Per Game Kent Benson 0.6 Steve Francis 1.4

Blocks Per Game Kent Benson 0.5 Steve Francis 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Kent Benson 137 Steve Francis 96

Total Rebounds Kent Benson 94 Steve Francis 42

Total Assists Kent Benson 14 Steve Francis 38

Total Steals Kent Benson 18 Steve Francis 7

Total Blocks Kent Benson 14 Steve Francis 1

Total Games Kent Benson 29 Steve Francis 5

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Kent Benson .483 Steve Francis .429

3-Point Percentage Kent Benson - * Steve Francis .412

Free Throw Percentage Kent Benson .694 Steve Francis .725

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Kent Benson 7.6 (1984) Steve Francis 19.2 (2004)

Rebounds Per Game Kent Benson 6.0 (1984) Steve Francis 8.4 (2004)

Assists Per Game Kent Benson 1.4 (1984) Steve Francis 7.6 (2004)

Steals Per Game Kent Benson 1.0 (1984) Steve Francis 1.4 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Kent Benson 1.4 (1984) Steve Francis 0.2 (2004)

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