Richard Jefferson vs. Ricky Sobers Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ricky Sobers and Richard Jefferson 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

Richard Jefferson

vs.

Ricky Sobers

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Richard Jefferson: 2001-02 to 2017-18
Ricky Sobers: 1975-76 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Richard Jefferson 1 Ricky Sobers 0

NBA Seasons Richard Jefferson 17 Ricky Sobers 11

Playoffs Played Richard Jefferson 12 Ricky Sobers 3

All-Star Games Richard Jefferson 0 Ricky Sobers 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 12.6 Ricky Sobers 13.3

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 Ricky Sobers 2.6

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 2.0 Ricky Sobers 4.3

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 Ricky Sobers 1.3

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Ricky Sobers 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 14,904 Ricky Sobers 10,902

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 4,720 Ricky Sobers 2,132

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 2,412 Ricky Sobers 3,525

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 787 Ricky Sobers 1,085

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 347 Ricky Sobers 161

Total Games Richard Jefferson 1,181 Ricky Sobers 821

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .464 Ricky Sobers .459

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .376 Ricky Sobers .291 *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .768 Ricky Sobers .843

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.6 (2008) Ricky Sobers 18.2 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 7.3 (2005) Ricky Sobers 4.1 (1978)

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 (2005) Ricky Sobers 7.4 (1978)

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.1 (2004) Ricky Sobers 2.2 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 (2002) Ricky Sobers 0.3 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 10.8 Ricky Sobers 13.3

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.3 Ricky Sobers 2.7

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.7 Ricky Sobers 4.0

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 Ricky Sobers 0.9

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Ricky Sobers 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 1,511 Ricky Sobers 387

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 608 Ricky Sobers 79

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 241 Ricky Sobers 117

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 87 Ricky Sobers 27

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 44 Ricky Sobers 8

Total Games Richard Jefferson 140 Ricky Sobers 29

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .473 Ricky Sobers .455

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .325 Ricky Sobers .250 *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .731 Ricky Sobers .835

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.2 (2006) Ricky Sobers 15.3 (1984)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 6.4 (2003) Ricky Sobers 3.3 (1976)

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.1 (2006) Ricky Sobers 4.2 (1976)

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.3 (2004) Ricky Sobers 1.3 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 (2004) Ricky Sobers 0.5 (1984)

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