Steve Francis vs. Dan Issel Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dan Issel and Steve Francis 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
Steve Francis:
1999-00 to 2007-08
Dan Issel:
1976-77 to 1984-85

NBA Championships and Seasons

Steve Francis0
Dan Issel0
Steve Francis9
Dan Issel9
Steve Francis1
Dan Issel7
Steve Francis3
Dan Issel1

Honors and Awards

Steve Francis1
Dan Issel0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Steve Francis 18.1
Dan Issel 20.4

Steve Francis 5.6
Dan Issel 7.9

Steve Francis 6.0
Dan Issel 2.5

Steve Francis 1.5
Dan Issel 1.0

Steve Francis 0.4
Dan Issel 0.6

Totals Stats

Steve Francis 10,446
Dan Issel 14,659

Steve Francis 3,215
Dan Issel 5,707

Steve Francis 3,473
Dan Issel 1,804

Steve Francis 846
Dan Issel 698

Steve Francis 223
Dan Issel 396

Steve Francis 576
Dan Issel 718

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steve Francis .429
Dan Issel .506

3-Point Percentage
Steve Francis .341
Dan Issel .253

*
Free Throw Percentage
Steve Francis .797
Dan Issel .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Steve Francis 21.6
(2002)
Dan Issel 23.8
(1980)

Steve Francis 7.0
(2002)
Dan Issel 10.1
(1978)

Steve Francis 7.0
(2005)
Dan Issel 3.7
(1978)

Steve Francis 1.8
(2001)
Dan Issel 1.2
(1978)

Steve Francis 0.5
(2003)
Dan Issel 0.7
(1982)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Steve Francis 19.2
Dan Issel 19.4

Steve Francis 8.4
Dan Issel 7.4

Steve Francis 7.6
Dan Issel 2.7

Steve Francis 1.4
Dan Issel 0.8

Steve Francis 0.2
Dan Issel 0.5

Totals Stats

Steve Francis 96
Dan Issel 1,029

Steve Francis 42
Dan Issel 393

Steve Francis 38
Dan Issel 145

Steve Francis 7
Dan Issel 42

Steve Francis 1
Dan Issel 24

Steve Francis 5
Dan Issel 53

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steve Francis .429
Dan Issel .496

3-Point Percentage
Steve Francis .412
Dan Issel .500

*
Free Throw Percentage
Steve Francis .725
Dan Issel .829

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Steve Francis 19.2
(2004)
Dan Issel 27.4
(1984)

Steve Francis 8.4
(2004)
Dan Issel 10.3
(1978)

Steve Francis 7.6
(2004)
Dan Issel 4.1
(1978)

Steve Francis 1.4
(2004)
Dan Issel 1.2
(1984)

Steve Francis 0.2
(2004)
Dan Issel 1.2
(1984)

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