Tyson Chandler vs. Elston Turner Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Elston Turner and Tyson Chandler 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
Tyson Chandler: 2001-02 to 2019-20
Elston Turner: 1981-82 to 1988-89

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Tyson Chandler 1 Elston Turner 0

NBA Seasons Tyson Chandler 19 Elston Turner 8

Playoffs Played Tyson Chandler 10 Elston Turner 6

All-Star Games Tyson Chandler 1 Elston Turner 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Tyson Chandler 1 Elston Turner 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Tyson Chandler 1 Elston Turner 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Tyson Chandler 3 Elston Turner 0

Defensive Player of The Year Tyson Chandler 1 Elston Turner 0 *

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Tyson Chandler 8.2 Elston Turner 4.7

Rebounds Per Game Tyson Chandler 9.0 Elston Turner 2.7

Assists Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.8 Elston Turner 1.8

Steals Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.5 Elston Turner 0.9

Blocks Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.2 Elston Turner 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Tyson Chandler 9,509 Elston Turner 2,397

Total Rebounds Tyson Chandler 10,467 Elston Turner 1,375

Total Assists Tyson Chandler 967 Elston Turner 914

Total Steals Tyson Chandler 630 Elston Turner 442

Total Blocks Tyson Chandler 1,335 Elston Turner 27

Total Games Tyson Chandler 1,160 Elston Turner 505

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Tyson Chandler .597 Elston Turner .432

3-Point Percentage Tyson Chandler .000 Elston Turner .152

Free Throw Percentage Tyson Chandler .644 Elston Turner .714

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Tyson Chandler 11.8 (2008) Elston Turner 8.3 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Tyson Chandler 12.4 (2007) Elston Turner 3.8 (1982)

Assists Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.2 (2018) Elston Turner 2.4 (1982)

Steals Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.9 (2012) Elston Turner 1.2 (1985)

Blocks Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.8 (2007) Elston Turner 0.1 (1989)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Tyson Chandler 6.9 Elston Turner 5.1

Rebounds Per Game Tyson Chandler 8.1 Elston Turner 3.0

Assists Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.5 Elston Turner 2.0

Steals Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.6 Elston Turner 0.8

Blocks Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.1 Elston Turner 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Tyson Chandler 523 Elston Turner 218

Total Rebounds Tyson Chandler 619 Elston Turner 130

Total Assists Tyson Chandler 37 Elston Turner 86

Total Steals Tyson Chandler 43 Elston Turner 33

Total Blocks Tyson Chandler 85 Elston Turner 2

Total Games Tyson Chandler 76 Elston Turner 43

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Tyson Chandler .566 Elston Turner .485

3-Point Percentage Tyson Chandler - Elston Turner .750

Free Throw Percentage Tyson Chandler .628 Elston Turner .636

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Tyson Chandler 11.7 (2005) Elston Turner 7.6 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Tyson Chandler 10.8 (2015) Elston Turner 4.9 (1985)

Assists Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.3 (2005) Elston Turner 3.1 (1985)

Steals Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.4 (2012) Elston Turner 1.1 (1985)

Blocks Per Game Tyson Chandler 2.2 (2005) Elston Turner 0.1 (1984)