Quinn Buckner vs. Zion Williamson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Zion Williamson and Quinn Buckner 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
Quinn Buckner: 1976-77 to 1985-86
Zion Williamson: 2019-20 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Quinn Buckner 1 Zion Williamson 0

NBA Seasons Quinn Buckner 10 Zion Williamson 5

Playoffs Played Quinn Buckner 6 Zion Williamson 0

All-Star Games Quinn Buckner 0 Zion Williamson 2

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Quinn Buckner 4 Zion Williamson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Quinn Buckner 8.2 Zion Williamson 24.7

Rebounds Per Game Quinn Buckner 2.7 Zion Williamson 6.6

Assists Per Game Quinn Buckner 4.3 Zion Williamson 4.3

Steals Per Game Quinn Buckner 1.9 Zion Williamson 1.0

Blocks Per Game Quinn Buckner 0.1 Zion Williamson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Quinn Buckner 5,929 Zion Williamson 5,279

Total Rebounds Quinn Buckner 1,969 Zion Williamson 1,415

Total Assists Quinn Buckner 3,114 Zion Williamson 920

Total Steals Quinn Buckner 1,337 Zion Williamson 219

Total Blocks Quinn Buckner 80 Zion Williamson 138

Total Games Quinn Buckner 719 Zion Williamson 214

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Quinn Buckner .461 Zion Williamson .589

3-Point Percentage Quinn Buckner .184 * Zion Williamson .327

Free Throw Percentage Quinn Buckner .657 Zion Williamson .689

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Quinn Buckner 13.3 (1981) Zion Williamson 27.0 (2021)

Rebounds Per Game Quinn Buckner 3.6 (1981) Zion Williamson 7.2 (2021)

Assists Per Game Quinn Buckner 5.8 (1979) Zion Williamson 5.3 (2025)

Steals Per Game Quinn Buckner 2.5 (1982) Zion Williamson 1.2 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Quinn Buckner 0.3 (1977) Zion Williamson 0.9 (2025)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Quinn Buckner 5.1 Zion Williamson -

Rebounds Per Game Quinn Buckner 1.7 Zion Williamson -

Assists Per Game Quinn Buckner 2.5 Zion Williamson -

Steals Per Game Quinn Buckner 0.9 Zion Williamson -

Blocks Per Game Quinn Buckner 0.0 Zion Williamson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Quinn Buckner 346 Zion Williamson -

Total Rebounds Quinn Buckner 115 Zion Williamson -

Total Assists Quinn Buckner 170 Zion Williamson -

Total Steals Quinn Buckner 64 Zion Williamson -

Total Blocks Quinn Buckner 1 Zion Williamson -

Total Games Quinn Buckner 68 Zion Williamson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Quinn Buckner .439 Zion Williamson -

3-Point Percentage Quinn Buckner .000 * Zion Williamson -

Free Throw Percentage Quinn Buckner .610 Zion Williamson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Quinn Buckner 11.2 (1978) Zion Williamson -

Rebounds Per Game Quinn Buckner 3.0 (1978) Zion Williamson -

Assists Per Game Quinn Buckner 6.9 (1978) Zion Williamson -

Steals Per Game Quinn Buckner 2.1 (1980) Zion Williamson -

Blocks Per Game Quinn Buckner 0.1 (1978) Zion Williamson -

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