Tyson Chandler vs. Ricky Sobers Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ricky Sobers 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
Ricky Sobers: 1975-76 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Tyson Chandler 1 Ricky Sobers 0

NBA Seasons Tyson Chandler 19 Ricky Sobers 11

Playoffs Played Tyson Chandler 10 Ricky Sobers 3

All-Star Games Tyson Chandler 1 Ricky Sobers 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Tyson Chandler 1 Ricky Sobers 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Tyson Chandler 1 Ricky Sobers 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Tyson Chandler 3 Ricky Sobers 0

Defensive Player of The Year Tyson Chandler 1 Ricky Sobers 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 Ricky Sobers 13.3

Rebounds Per Game Tyson Chandler 9.0 Ricky Sobers 2.6

Assists Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.8 Ricky Sobers 4.3

Steals Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.5 Ricky Sobers 1.3

Blocks Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.2 Ricky Sobers 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Tyson Chandler 9,509 Ricky Sobers 10,902

Total Rebounds Tyson Chandler 10,467 Ricky Sobers 2,132

Total Assists Tyson Chandler 967 Ricky Sobers 3,525

Total Steals Tyson Chandler 630 Ricky Sobers 1,085

Total Blocks Tyson Chandler 1,335 Ricky Sobers 161

Total Games Tyson Chandler 1,160 Ricky Sobers 821

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Tyson Chandler .597 Ricky Sobers .459

3-Point Percentage Tyson Chandler .000 Ricky Sobers .291 *

Free Throw Percentage Tyson Chandler .644 Ricky Sobers .843

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Tyson Chandler 11.8 (2008) Ricky Sobers 18.2 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Tyson Chandler 12.4 (2007) Ricky Sobers 4.1 (1978)

Assists Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.2 (2018) Ricky Sobers 7.4 (1978)

Steals Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.9 (2012) Ricky Sobers 2.2 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.8 (2007) Ricky Sobers 0.3 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Tyson Chandler 6.9 Ricky Sobers 13.3

Rebounds Per Game Tyson Chandler 8.1 Ricky Sobers 2.7

Assists Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.5 Ricky Sobers 4.0

Steals Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.6 Ricky Sobers 0.9

Blocks Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.1 Ricky Sobers 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Tyson Chandler 523 Ricky Sobers 387

Total Rebounds Tyson Chandler 619 Ricky Sobers 79

Total Assists Tyson Chandler 37 Ricky Sobers 117

Total Steals Tyson Chandler 43 Ricky Sobers 27

Total Blocks Tyson Chandler 85 Ricky Sobers 8

Total Games Tyson Chandler 76 Ricky Sobers 29

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Tyson Chandler .566 Ricky Sobers .455

3-Point Percentage Tyson Chandler - Ricky Sobers .250 *

Free Throw Percentage Tyson Chandler .628 Ricky Sobers .835

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Tyson Chandler 11.7 (2005) Ricky Sobers 15.3 (1984)

Rebounds Per Game Tyson Chandler 10.8 (2015) Ricky Sobers 3.3 (1976)

Assists Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.3 (2005) Ricky Sobers 4.2 (1976)

Steals Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.4 (2012) Ricky Sobers 1.3 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Tyson Chandler 2.2 (2005) Ricky Sobers 0.5 (1984)

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