Sam Lacey vs. Dennis Rodman Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Rodman and Sam Lacey 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Sam Lacey:
1970-71 to 1982-83
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Dennis Rodman:
1986-87 to 1999-00
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Honors and Awards |
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| Sam Lacey | 0 |
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| Dennis Rodman | 2 | |
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| Sam Lacey | 0 |
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| Dennis Rodman | 7 | |
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| Sam Lacey | 0 |
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| Dennis Rodman | 8 | |
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| Sam Lacey | 0 |
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| Dennis Rodman | 2 | |
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| Sam Lacey | 0 |
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| Dennis Rodman | 7 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Sam Lacey |
10.3 | | |
| Dennis Rodman |
7.3 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
9.7 | | |
| Dennis Rodman |
13.1 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
3.7 | | |
| Dennis Rodman |
1.8 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
1.3 | | 
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| Dennis Rodman |
0.7 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
1.5 | |
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| Dennis Rodman |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Sam Lacey |
10,303 | | |
| Dennis Rodman |
6,683 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
9,687 | | |
| Dennis Rodman |
11,954 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
3,754 | | |
| Dennis Rodman |
1,600 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
999 | |
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| Dennis Rodman |
611 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
1,160 | |
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| Dennis Rodman |
531 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
1,002 | | |
| Dennis Rodman |
911 | | |
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Percentages |
| Sam Lacey |
.441 | | |
| Dennis Rodman |
.521 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
.188 | | 
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| Dennis Rodman |
.231 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
.738 | | |
| Dennis Rodman |
.584 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Sam Lacey |
14.2 | | (1974) | |
| Dennis Rodman |
11.6 | | (1988) | |
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| Sam Lacey |
14.2 | | (1975) | |
| Dennis Rodman |
18.7 | | (1992) | |
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| Sam Lacey |
5.7 | | (1980) | |
| Dennis Rodman |
3.1 | | (1997) | |
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| Sam Lacey |
1.7 | | (1975) |
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| Dennis Rodman |
0.9 | | (1988) | |
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| Sam Lacey |
2.3 | | (1974) |
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| Dennis Rodman |
0.9 | | (1989) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Sam Lacey |
9.4 | | |
| Dennis Rodman |
6.4 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
9.9 | | |
| Dennis Rodman |
9.9 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
5.0 | | |
| Dennis Rodman |
1.2 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
1.9 | |
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| Dennis Rodman |
0.6 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
1.5 | |
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| Dennis Rodman |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Sam Lacey |
274 | | |
| Dennis Rodman |
1,081 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
287 | | |
| Dennis Rodman |
1,676 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
144 | | |
| Dennis Rodman |
205 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
56 | |
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| Dennis Rodman |
106 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
44 | |
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| Dennis Rodman |
97 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
29 | | |
| Dennis Rodman |
169 | | |
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Percentages |
| Sam Lacey |
.401 | | |
| Dennis Rodman |
.490 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
.250 | |
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| Dennis Rodman |
.149 | | |
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| Sam Lacey |
.776 | | |
| Dennis Rodman |
.540 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Sam Lacey |
10.0 | | (1981) | |
| Dennis Rodman |
8.9 | | (1995) | |
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| Sam Lacey |
15.7 | | (1975) | |
| Dennis Rodman |
16.0 | | (1994) | |
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| Sam Lacey |
5.3 | | (1981) | |
| Dennis Rodman |
2.1 | | (1996) | |
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| Sam Lacey |
2.3 | | (1980) |
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| Dennis Rodman |
2.0 | | (1994) | |
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| Sam Lacey |
2.0 | | (1979) |
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| Dennis Rodman |
1.3 | | (1994) | |
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Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
