Lonzo Ball vs. Ricky Sobers Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ricky Sobers and Lonzo Ball 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
Lonzo Ball: 2017-18 to 2024-25
Ricky Sobers: 1975-76 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lonzo Ball 0 Ricky Sobers 0

NBA Seasons Lonzo Ball 6 Ricky Sobers 11

Playoffs Played Lonzo Ball 0 Ricky Sobers 3

All-Star Games Lonzo Ball 0 Ricky Sobers 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lonzo Ball 11.4 Ricky Sobers 13.3

Rebounds Per Game Lonzo Ball 5.5 Ricky Sobers 2.6

Assists Per Game Lonzo Ball 5.8 Ricky Sobers 4.3

Steals Per Game Lonzo Ball 1.5 Ricky Sobers 1.3

Blocks Per Game Lonzo Ball 0.6 Ricky Sobers 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Lonzo Ball 3,262 Ricky Sobers 10,902

Total Rebounds Lonzo Ball 1,565 Ricky Sobers 2,132

Total Assists Lonzo Ball 1,678 Ricky Sobers 3,525

Total Steals Lonzo Ball 438 Ricky Sobers 1,085

Total Blocks Lonzo Ball 179 Ricky Sobers 161

Total Games Lonzo Ball 287 Ricky Sobers 821

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lonzo Ball .398 Ricky Sobers .459

3-Point Percentage Lonzo Ball .362 Ricky Sobers .291 *

Free Throw Percentage Lonzo Ball .599 Ricky Sobers .843

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lonzo Ball 14.6 (2021) Ricky Sobers 18.2 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Lonzo Ball 6.9 (2018) Ricky Sobers 4.1 (1978)

Assists Per Game Lonzo Ball 7.2 (2018) Ricky Sobers 7.4 (1978)

Steals Per Game Lonzo Ball 1.8 (2022) Ricky Sobers 2.2 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Lonzo Ball 0.9 (2022) Ricky Sobers 0.3 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lonzo Ball - Ricky Sobers 13.3

Rebounds Per Game Lonzo Ball - Ricky Sobers 2.7

Assists Per Game Lonzo Ball - Ricky Sobers 4.0

Steals Per Game Lonzo Ball - Ricky Sobers 0.9

Blocks Per Game Lonzo Ball - Ricky Sobers 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Lonzo Ball - Ricky Sobers 387

Total Rebounds Lonzo Ball - Ricky Sobers 79

Total Assists Lonzo Ball - Ricky Sobers 117

Total Steals Lonzo Ball - Ricky Sobers 27

Total Blocks Lonzo Ball - Ricky Sobers 8

Total Games Lonzo Ball 0 Ricky Sobers 29

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lonzo Ball - Ricky Sobers .455

3-Point Percentage Lonzo Ball - Ricky Sobers .250 *

Free Throw Percentage Lonzo Ball - Ricky Sobers .835

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lonzo Ball - Ricky Sobers 15.3 (1984)

Rebounds Per Game Lonzo Ball - Ricky Sobers 3.3 (1976)

Assists Per Game Lonzo Ball - Ricky Sobers 4.2 (1976)

Steals Per Game Lonzo Ball - Ricky Sobers 1.3 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Lonzo Ball - Ricky Sobers 0.5 (1984)

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