Ralph Simpson vs. John Starks Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Starks and Ralph Simpson 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

Ralph Simpson

vs.

John Starks

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Ralph Simpson: 1976-77 to 1979-80
John Starks: 1988-89 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Ralph Simpson 0 John Starks 0

NBA Seasons Ralph Simpson 4 John Starks 13

Playoffs Played Ralph Simpson 3 John Starks 9

All-Star Games Ralph Simpson 0 John Starks 1

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Ralph Simpson 0 John Starks 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Ralph Simpson 8.4 John Starks 12.5

Rebounds Per Game Ralph Simpson 2.0 John Starks 2.5

Assists Per Game Ralph Simpson 2.2 John Starks 3.6

Steals Per Game Ralph Simpson 0.9 John Starks 1.1

Blocks Per Game Ralph Simpson 0.1 John Starks 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Ralph Simpson 1,832 John Starks 10,829

Total Rebounds Ralph Simpson 445 John Starks 2,129

Total Assists Ralph Simpson 479 John Starks 3,085

Total Steals Ralph Simpson 189 John Starks 951

Total Blocks Ralph Simpson 17 John Starks 106

Total Games Ralph Simpson 218 John Starks 866

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Ralph Simpson .404 John Starks .412

3-Point Percentage Ralph Simpson .000 * John Starks .340

Free Throw Percentage Ralph Simpson .724 John Starks .769

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Ralph Simpson 11.0 (1977) John Starks 19.0 (1994)

Rebounds Per Game Ralph Simpson 2.5 (1978) John Starks 3.3 (1999)

Assists Per Game Ralph Simpson 2.5 (1978) John Starks 5.9 (1994)

Steals Per Game Ralph Simpson 1.2 (1978) John Starks 1.6 (1994)

Blocks Per Game Ralph Simpson 0.1 (1978) John Starks 0.3 (1991)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Ralph Simpson 6.2 John Starks 14.2

Rebounds Per Game Ralph Simpson 1.4 John Starks 2.8

Assists Per Game Ralph Simpson 2.4 John Starks 4.1

Steals Per Game Ralph Simpson 0.2 John Starks 1.3

Blocks Per Game Ralph Simpson 0.1 John Starks 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Ralph Simpson 106 John Starks 1,363

Total Rebounds Ralph Simpson 24 John Starks 271

Total Assists Ralph Simpson 41 John Starks 393

Total Steals Ralph Simpson 4 John Starks 120

Total Blocks Ralph Simpson 2 John Starks 9

Total Games Ralph Simpson 17 John Starks 96

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Ralph Simpson .413 John Starks .421

3-Point Percentage Ralph Simpson - * John Starks .371

Free Throw Percentage Ralph Simpson .696 John Starks .759

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Ralph Simpson 7.8 (1978) John Starks 16.5 (1993)

Rebounds Per Game Ralph Simpson 1.5 (1977) John Starks 4.0 (1998)

Assists Per Game Ralph Simpson 2.9 (1978) John Starks 6.4 (1993)

Steals Per Game Ralph Simpson 0.3 (1978) John Starks 1.6 (1996)

Blocks Per Game Ralph Simpson 0.2 (1978) John Starks 0.3 (2001)

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