Tyson Chandler vs. Fred Saunders Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Fred Saunders 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

Tyson Chandler

vs.

Fred Saunders

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Tyson Chandler: 2001-02 to 2019-20
Fred Saunders: 1974-75 to 1977-78

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Tyson Chandler 1 Fred Saunders 0

NBA Seasons Tyson Chandler 19 Fred Saunders 4

Playoffs Played Tyson Chandler 10 Fred Saunders 1

All-Star Games Tyson Chandler 1 Fred Saunders 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Tyson Chandler 1 Fred Saunders 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Tyson Chandler 1 Fred Saunders 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Tyson Chandler 3 Fred Saunders 0

Defensive Player of The Year Tyson Chandler 1 Fred Saunders 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 Fred Saunders 5.3

Rebounds Per Game Tyson Chandler 9.0 Fred Saunders 3.0

Assists Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.8 Fred Saunders 1.1

Steals Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.5 Fred Saunders 0.4

Blocks Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.2 Fred Saunders 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Tyson Chandler 9,509 Fred Saunders 1,107

Total Rebounds Tyson Chandler 10,467 Fred Saunders 624

Total Assists Tyson Chandler 967 Fred Saunders 224

Total Steals Tyson Chandler 630 Fred Saunders 93

Total Blocks Tyson Chandler 1,335 Fred Saunders 37

Total Games Tyson Chandler 1,160 Fred Saunders 210

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Tyson Chandler .597 Fred Saunders .443

3-Point Percentage Tyson Chandler .000 Fred Saunders - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Tyson Chandler .644 Fred Saunders .682

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Tyson Chandler 11.8 (2008) Fred Saunders 6.1 (1975)

Rebounds Per Game Tyson Chandler 12.4 (2007) Fred Saunders 3.7 (1975)

Assists Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.2 (2018) Fred Saunders 1.3 (1977)

Steals Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.9 (2012) Fred Saunders 0.6 (1975)

Blocks Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.8 (2007) Fred Saunders 0.3 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Tyson Chandler 6.9 Fred Saunders 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Tyson Chandler 8.1 Fred Saunders 1.0

Assists Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.5 Fred Saunders 0.6

Steals Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.6 Fred Saunders 0.1

Blocks Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.1 Fred Saunders 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Tyson Chandler 523 Fred Saunders 29

Total Rebounds Tyson Chandler 619 Fred Saunders 9

Total Assists Tyson Chandler 37 Fred Saunders 5

Total Steals Tyson Chandler 43 Fred Saunders 1

Total Blocks Tyson Chandler 85 Fred Saunders 0

Total Games Tyson Chandler 76 Fred Saunders 9

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Tyson Chandler .566 Fred Saunders .364

3-Point Percentage Tyson Chandler - Fred Saunders - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Tyson Chandler .628 Fred Saunders .833

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Tyson Chandler 11.7 (2005) Fred Saunders 3.2 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Tyson Chandler 10.8 (2015) Fred Saunders 1.0 (1977)

Assists Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.3 (2005) Fred Saunders 0.6 (1977)

Steals Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.4 (2012) Fred Saunders 0.1 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Tyson Chandler 2.2 (2005) Fred Saunders 0.0 (1977)

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.