Shandon Anderson vs. Dave Cowens Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dave Cowens and Shandon Anderson 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
Shandon Anderson:
1996-97 to 2005-06
Dave Cowens:
1970-71 to 1982-83

NBA Championships and Seasons

Shandon Anderson1
Dave Cowens2
Shandon Anderson10
Dave Cowens11
Shandon Anderson6
Dave Cowens7
Shandon Anderson0
Dave Cowens8

Honors and Awards

Shandon Anderson0
Dave Cowens1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Shandon Anderson0
Dave Cowens3
Shandon Anderson0
Dave Cowens1
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Shandon Anderson0
Dave Cowens3
Shandon Anderson0
Dave Cowens1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Shandon Anderson 7.4
Dave Cowens 17.6

Shandon Anderson 3.1
Dave Cowens 13.6

Shandon Anderson 1.4
Dave Cowens 3.8

Shandon Anderson 0.8
Dave Cowens 1.1

*
Shandon Anderson 0.3
Dave Cowens 0.9

*

Totals Stats

Shandon Anderson 5,327
Dave Cowens 13,516

Shandon Anderson 2,252
Dave Cowens 10,444

Shandon Anderson 1,007
Dave Cowens 2,910

Shandon Anderson 556
Dave Cowens 599

*
Shandon Anderson 180
Dave Cowens 488

*
Shandon Anderson 719
Dave Cowens 766

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Shandon Anderson .457
Dave Cowens .460

3-Point Percentage
Shandon Anderson .316
Dave Cowens .071

*
Free Throw Percentage
Shandon Anderson .739
Dave Cowens .783

Best Season (no game minimum)

Shandon Anderson 12.3
(2000)
Dave Cowens 20.5
(1973)

Shandon Anderson 4.7
(2000)
Dave Cowens 16.2
(1973)

Shandon Anderson 2.9
(2000)
Dave Cowens 5.0
(1977)

Shandon Anderson 1.2
(2000)
Dave Cowens 1.3
(1975)

*
Shandon Anderson 0.5
(2001)
Dave Cowens 1.3
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Shandon Anderson 4.9
Dave Cowens 18.9

Shandon Anderson 2.6
Dave Cowens 14.4

Shandon Anderson 0.9
Dave Cowens 3.7

Shandon Anderson 0.4
Dave Cowens 1.2

*
Shandon Anderson 0.1
Dave Cowens 0.9

*

Totals Stats

Shandon Anderson 359
Dave Cowens 1,684

Shandon Anderson 192
Dave Cowens 1,285

Shandon Anderson 68
Dave Cowens 333

Shandon Anderson 31
Dave Cowens 78

*
Shandon Anderson 7
Dave Cowens 56

*
Shandon Anderson 74
Dave Cowens 89

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Shandon Anderson .446
Dave Cowens .451

3-Point Percentage
Shandon Anderson .354
Dave Cowens .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
Shandon Anderson .697
Dave Cowens .744

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Shandon Anderson 9.5
(1999)
Dave Cowens 21.9
(1973)

Shandon Anderson 3.7
(1999)
Dave Cowens 16.6
(1973)

Shandon Anderson 2.8
(2004)
Dave Cowens 4.6
(1976)

Shandon Anderson 1.0
(2004)
Dave Cowens 1.6
(1975)

*
Shandon Anderson 0.3
(1999)
Dave Cowens 1.4
(1977)

*
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.