Muggsy Bogues vs. Julius Erving Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Julius Erving and Muggsy Bogues 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
2023-24
Muggsy Bogues:
1987-88 to 2000-01
Julius Erving:
1976-77 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

Muggsy Bogues0
Julius Erving1
Muggsy Bogues14
Julius Erving11
Muggsy Bogues5
Julius Erving11
Muggsy Bogues0
Julius Erving11

Honors and Awards

Muggsy Bogues0
Julius Erving1
Muggsy Bogues0
Julius Erving5
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Muggsy Bogues0
Julius Erving7

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Muggsy Bogues 7.7
Julius Erving 22.0

Muggsy Bogues 2.6
Julius Erving 6.7

Muggsy Bogues 7.6
Julius Erving 3.9

Muggsy Bogues 1.5
Julius Erving 1.8

Muggsy Bogues 0.0
Julius Erving 1.5

Totals Stats

Muggsy Bogues 6,858
Julius Erving 18,364

Muggsy Bogues 2,318
Julius Erving 5,601

Muggsy Bogues 6,726
Julius Erving 3,224

Muggsy Bogues 1,369
Julius Erving 1,508

Muggsy Bogues 39
Julius Erving 1,293

Muggsy Bogues 889
Julius Erving 836

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .458
Julius Erving .507

3-Point Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .278
Julius Erving .261

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Free Throw Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .827
Julius Erving .777

Best Season (no game minimum)

Muggsy Bogues 11.1
(1995)
Julius Erving 26.9
(1980)

Muggsy Bogues 4.1
(1994)
Julius Erving 8.5
(1977)

Muggsy Bogues 10.7
(1990)
Julius Erving 4.6
(1979)

Muggsy Bogues 2.1
(1992)
Julius Erving 2.2
(1980)

Muggsy Bogues 0.1
(1989)
Julius Erving 1.8
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Muggsy Bogues 8.9
Julius Erving 21.9

Muggsy Bogues 2.7
Julius Erving 7.0

Muggsy Bogues 5.6
Julius Erving 4.2

Muggsy Bogues 1.7
Julius Erving 1.7

Muggsy Bogues 0.0
Julius Erving 1.7

Totals Stats

Muggsy Bogues 170
Julius Erving 3,088

Muggsy Bogues 51
Julius Erving 994

Muggsy Bogues 107
Julius Erving 594

Muggsy Bogues 33
Julius Erving 235

Muggsy Bogues 0
Julius Erving 239

Muggsy Bogues 19
Julius Erving 141

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .419
Julius Erving .486

3-Point Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .476
Julius Erving .194

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Free Throw Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .769
Julius Erving .779

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Muggsy Bogues 16.0
(1997)
Julius Erving 27.3
(1977)

Muggsy Bogues 4.0
(1993)
Julius Erving 9.7
(1978)

Muggsy Bogues 7.8
(1993)
Julius Erving 5.9
(1979)

Muggsy Bogues 2.7
(1993)
Julius Erving 2.2
(1977)

Muggsy Bogues 0.0
(2000)
Julius Erving 2.6
(1981)

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