Willie Anderson vs. Adrian Dantley Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Adrian Dantley and Willie Anderson 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

Willie Anderson

vs.

Adrian Dantley

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Willie Anderson: 1988-89 to 1996-97
Adrian Dantley: 1976-77 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Willie Anderson 0 Adrian Dantley 0

NBA Seasons Willie Anderson 9 Adrian Dantley 15

Playoffs Played Willie Anderson 7 Adrian Dantley 7

All-Star Games Willie Anderson 0 Adrian Dantley 6

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Willie Anderson 0 Adrian Dantley 2

Scoring Leader Willie Anderson 0 Adrian Dantley 2

Rookie of The Year Willie Anderson 0 Adrian Dantley 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Willie Anderson 12.2 Adrian Dantley 24.3

Rebounds Per Game Willie Anderson 3.8 Adrian Dantley 5.7

Assists Per Game Willie Anderson 3.8 Adrian Dantley 3.0

Steals Per Game Willie Anderson 1.1 Adrian Dantley 1.0

Blocks Per Game Willie Anderson 0.6 Adrian Dantley 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Willie Anderson 6,771 Adrian Dantley 23,177

Total Rebounds Willie Anderson 2,082 Adrian Dantley 5,455

Total Assists Willie Anderson 2,105 Adrian Dantley 2,830

Total Steals Willie Anderson 594 Adrian Dantley 944

Total Blocks Willie Anderson 342 Adrian Dantley 150

Total Games Willie Anderson 555 Adrian Dantley 955

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Willie Anderson .471 Adrian Dantley .540

3-Point Percentage Willie Anderson .266 Adrian Dantley .171 *

Free Throw Percentage Willie Anderson .786 Adrian Dantley .818

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Willie Anderson 18.6 (1989) Adrian Dantley 30.7 (1983)

Rebounds Per Game Willie Anderson 5.3 (1992) Adrian Dantley 7.8 (1978)

Assists Per Game Willie Anderson 5.3 (1992) Adrian Dantley 4.8 (1983)

Steals Per Game Willie Anderson 1.9 (1989) Adrian Dantley 1.5 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Willie Anderson 0.9 (1992) Adrian Dantley 0.3 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Willie Anderson 9.3 Adrian Dantley 21.3

Rebounds Per Game Willie Anderson 2.7 Adrian Dantley 5.4

Assists Per Game Willie Anderson 2.4 Adrian Dantley 2.3

Steals Per Game Willie Anderson 0.8 Adrian Dantley 0.9

Blocks Per Game Willie Anderson 0.2 Adrian Dantley 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Willie Anderson 483 Adrian Dantley 1,558

Total Rebounds Willie Anderson 142 Adrian Dantley 395

Total Assists Willie Anderson 127 Adrian Dantley 169

Total Steals Willie Anderson 42 Adrian Dantley 69

Total Blocks Willie Anderson 12 Adrian Dantley 6

Total Games Willie Anderson 52 Adrian Dantley 73

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Willie Anderson .464 Adrian Dantley .525

3-Point Percentage Willie Anderson .333 Adrian Dantley .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Willie Anderson .785 Adrian Dantley .796

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Willie Anderson 20.5 (1990) Adrian Dantley 32.2 (1984)

Rebounds Per Game Willie Anderson 5.4 (1990) Adrian Dantley 8.3 (1978)

Assists Per Game Willie Anderson 5.2 (1990) Adrian Dantley 4.2 (1984)

Steals Per Game Willie Anderson 1.5 (1991) Adrian Dantley 1.7 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Willie Anderson 0.5 (1994) Adrian Dantley 1.0 (1978)

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