Tom Burleson vs. Steve Francis Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Steve Francis and Tom Burleson 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
Tom Burleson:
1974-75 to 1980-81
Steve Francis:
1999-00 to 2007-08

NBA Championships and Seasons

Tom Burleson0
Steve Francis0
Tom Burleson7
Steve Francis9
Tom Burleson2
Steve Francis1
Tom Burleson0
Steve Francis3

Honors and Awards

Tom Burleson0
Steve Francis1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Tom Burleson 9.4
Steve Francis 18.1

Tom Burleson 6.3
Steve Francis 5.6

Tom Burleson 1.3
Steve Francis 6.0

Tom Burleson 0.7
Steve Francis 1.5

Tom Burleson 1.3
Steve Francis 0.4

Totals Stats

Tom Burleson 4,190
Steve Francis 10,446

Tom Burleson 2,794
Steve Francis 3,215

Tom Burleson 601
Steve Francis 3,473

Tom Burleson 312
Steve Francis 846

Tom Burleson 591
Steve Francis 223

Tom Burleson 446
Steve Francis 576

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tom Burleson .445
Steve Francis .429

3-Point Percentage
Tom Burleson .000
*
Steve Francis .341

Free Throw Percentage
Tom Burleson .726
Steve Francis .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Tom Burleson 15.6
(1976)
Steve Francis 21.6
(2002)

Tom Burleson 9.0
(1976)
Steve Francis 7.0
(2002)

Tom Burleson 2.2
(1976)
Steve Francis 7.0
(2005)

Tom Burleson 0.9
(1977)
Steve Francis 1.8
(2001)

Tom Burleson 1.9
(1975)
Steve Francis 0.5
(2003)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Tom Burleson 20.7
Steve Francis 19.2

Tom Burleson 10.2
Steve Francis 8.4

Tom Burleson 1.5
Steve Francis 7.6

Tom Burleson 0.9
Steve Francis 1.4

Tom Burleson 1.7
Steve Francis 0.2

Totals Stats

Tom Burleson 311
Steve Francis 96

Tom Burleson 153
Steve Francis 42

Tom Burleson 23
Steve Francis 38

Tom Burleson 13
Steve Francis 7

Tom Burleson 26
Steve Francis 1

Tom Burleson 15
Steve Francis 5

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tom Burleson .542
Steve Francis .429

3-Point Percentage
Tom Burleson -
*
Steve Francis .412

Free Throw Percentage
Tom Burleson .756
Steve Francis .725

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Tom Burleson 20.8
(1976)
Steve Francis 19.2
(2004)

Tom Burleson 10.7
(1975)
Steve Francis 8.4
(2004)

Tom Burleson 1.7
(1976)
Steve Francis 7.6
(2004)

Tom Burleson 1.0
(1976)
Steve Francis 1.4
(2004)

Tom Burleson 2.0
(1975)
Steve Francis 0.2
(2004)

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