Rafael Araujo vs. Julius Erving Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Julius Erving and Rafael Araujo 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
Rafael Araujo: 2004-05 to 2006-07
Julius Erving: 1976-77 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Rafael Araujo 0 Julius Erving 1

NBA Seasons Rafael Araujo 3 Julius Erving 11

Playoffs Played Rafael Araujo 1 Julius Erving 11

All-Star Games Rafael Araujo 0 Julius Erving 11

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Rafael Araujo 0 Julius Erving 1

All-NBA First Team Rafael Araujo 0 Julius Erving 5

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Rafael Araujo 0 Julius Erving 7

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Rafael Araujo 2.8 Julius Erving 22.0

Rebounds Per Game Rafael Araujo 2.8 Julius Erving 6.7

Assists Per Game Rafael Araujo 0.3 Julius Erving 3.9

Steals Per Game Rafael Araujo 0.4 Julius Erving 1.8

Blocks Per Game Rafael Araujo 0.1 Julius Erving 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Rafael Araujo 389 Julius Erving 18,364

Total Rebounds Rafael Araujo 395 Julius Erving 5,601

Total Assists Rafael Araujo 41 Julius Erving 3,224

Total Steals Rafael Araujo 51 Julius Erving 1,508

Total Blocks Rafael Araujo 16 Julius Erving 1,293

Total Games Rafael Araujo 139 Julius Erving 836

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Rafael Araujo .405 Julius Erving .507

3-Point Percentage Rafael Araujo .250 Julius Erving .261 *

Free Throw Percentage Rafael Araujo .679 Julius Erving .777

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Rafael Araujo 3.3 (2005) Julius Erving 26.9 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Rafael Araujo 3.1 (2005) Julius Erving 8.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Rafael Araujo 0.4 (2007) Julius Erving 4.6 (1979)

Steals Per Game Rafael Araujo 0.5 (2006) Julius Erving 2.2 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Rafael Araujo 0.1 (2005) Julius Erving 1.8 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Rafael Araujo 2.2 Julius Erving 21.9

Rebounds Per Game Rafael Araujo 2.2 Julius Erving 7.0

Assists Per Game Rafael Araujo 0.2 Julius Erving 4.2

Steals Per Game Rafael Araujo 0.2 Julius Erving 1.7

Blocks Per Game Rafael Araujo 0.0 Julius Erving 1.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Rafael Araujo 11 Julius Erving 3,088

Total Rebounds Rafael Araujo 11 Julius Erving 994

Total Assists Rafael Araujo 1 Julius Erving 594

Total Steals Rafael Araujo 1 Julius Erving 235

Total Blocks Rafael Araujo 0 Julius Erving 239

Total Games Rafael Araujo 5 Julius Erving 141

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Rafael Araujo .375 Julius Erving .486

3-Point Percentage Rafael Araujo - Julius Erving .194 *

Free Throw Percentage Rafael Araujo .417 Julius Erving .779

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Rafael Araujo 2.2 (2007) Julius Erving 27.3 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Rafael Araujo 2.2 (2007) Julius Erving 9.7 (1978)

Assists Per Game Rafael Araujo 0.2 (2007) Julius Erving 5.9 (1979)

Steals Per Game Rafael Araujo 0.2 (2007) Julius Erving 2.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Rafael Araujo 0.0 (2007) 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.