Manute Bol vs. Ben Simmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ben Simmons and Manute Bol 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
Manute Bol:
1985-86 to 1994-95
Ben Simmons:
2017-18 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

Manute Bol0
Ben Simmons0
Manute Bol10
Ben Simmons7
Manute Bol5
Ben Simmons4
Manute Bol0
Ben Simmons3

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Manute Bol0
Ben Simmons1
Manute Bol0
Ben Simmons2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Manute Bol1
Ben Simmons2
Manute Bol0
Ben Simmons1
Manute Bol2
Ben Simmons0
Manute Bol0
Ben Simmons1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Manute Bol 2.6
Ben Simmons 13.1

Manute Bol 4.2
Ben Simmons 7.4

Manute Bol 0.3
Ben Simmons 7.2

Manute Bol 0.2
Ben Simmons 1.5

Manute Bol 3.3
Ben Simmons 0.7

Totals Stats

Manute Bol 1,599
Ben Simmons 5,021

Manute Bol 2,647
Ben Simmons 2,840

Manute Bol 171
Ben Simmons 2,754

Manute Bol 126
Ben Simmons 568

Manute Bol 2,086
Ben Simmons 255

Manute Bol 624
Ben Simmons 383

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Manute Bol .407
Ben Simmons .558

3-Point Percentage
Manute Bol .210
Ben Simmons .139

Free Throw Percentage
Manute Bol .561
Ben Simmons .592

Best Season (no game minimum)

Manute Bol 3.9
(1989)
Ben Simmons 16.9
(2019)

Manute Bol 6.0
(1986)
Ben Simmons 8.8
(2019)

Manute Bol 0.5
(1990)
Ben Simmons 8.2
(2018)

Manute Bol 0.4
(1986)
Ben Simmons 2.1
(2020)

Manute Bol 5.0
(1986)
Ben Simmons 0.9
(2018)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Manute Bol 2.8
Ben Simmons 12.2

Manute Bol 3.8
Ben Simmons 7.2

Manute Bol 0.1
Ben Simmons 6.6

Manute Bol 0.2
Ben Simmons 1.2

Manute Bol 2.7
Ben Simmons 0.9

Totals Stats

Manute Bol 82
Ben Simmons 477

Manute Bol 109
Ben Simmons 280

Manute Bol 3
Ben Simmons 259

Manute Bol 6
Ben Simmons 48

Manute Bol 77
Ben Simmons 34

Manute Bol 29
Ben Simmons 39

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Manute Bol .386
Ben Simmons .567

3-Point Percentage
Manute Bol .087
Ben Simmons .000

Free Throw Percentage
Manute Bol .444
Ben Simmons .520

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Manute Bol 4.6
(1986)
Ben Simmons 16.3
(2018)

Manute Bol 7.6
(1986)
Ben Simmons 9.4
(2018)

Manute Bol 0.2
(1986)
Ben Simmons 8.8
(2021)

Manute Bol 0.6
(1986)
Ben Simmons 1.7
(2018)

Manute Bol 5.8
(1986)
Ben Simmons 1.0
(2019)