Zion Williamson vs. Sam Young Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Sam Young and Zion Williamson 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
Zion Williamson: 2019-20 to 2025-26
Sam Young: 2009-10 to 2012-13

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Zion Williamson 0 Sam Young 0

NBA Seasons Zion Williamson 6 Sam Young 4

Playoffs Played Zion Williamson 0 Sam Young 3

All-Star Games Zion Williamson 2 Sam Young 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Zion Williamson 24.6 Sam Young 5.8

Rebounds Per Game Zion Williamson 6.6 Sam Young 2.3

Assists Per Game Zion Williamson 4.3 Sam Young 0.7

Steals Per Game Zion Williamson 1.1 Sam Young 0.5

Blocks Per Game Zion Williamson 0.6 Sam Young 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Zion Williamson 5,475 Sam Young 1,436

Total Rebounds Zion Williamson 1,464 Sam Young 573

Total Assists Zion Williamson 956 Sam Young 180

Total Steals Zion Williamson 235 Sam Young 134

Total Blocks Zion Williamson 143 Sam Young 57

Total Games Zion Williamson 223 Sam Young 249

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Zion Williamson .586 Sam Young .442

3-Point Percentage Zion Williamson .323 Sam Young .280

Free Throw Percentage Zion Williamson .690 Sam Young .742

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Zion Williamson 27.0 (2021) Sam Young 7.4 (2010)

Rebounds Per Game Zion Williamson 7.2 (2021) Sam Young 2.5 (2010)

Assists Per Game Zion Williamson 5.3 (2025) Sam Young 0.9 (2011)

Steals Per Game Zion Williamson 1.8 (2026) Sam Young 0.9 (2011)

Blocks Per Game Zion Williamson 0.9 (2025) Sam Young 0.3 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Zion Williamson - Sam Young 4.1

Rebounds Per Game Zion Williamson - Sam Young 2.0

Assists Per Game Zion Williamson - Sam Young 0.2

Steals Per Game Zion Williamson - Sam Young 0.3

Blocks Per Game Zion Williamson - Sam Young 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Zion Williamson - Sam Young 124

Total Rebounds Zion Williamson - Sam Young 59

Total Assists Zion Williamson - Sam Young 6

Total Steals Zion Williamson - Sam Young 10

Total Blocks Zion Williamson - Sam Young 4

Total Games Zion Williamson 0 Sam Young 30

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Zion Williamson - Sam Young .426

3-Point Percentage Zion Williamson - Sam Young .217

Free Throw Percentage Zion Williamson - Sam Young .652

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Zion Williamson - Sam Young 7.5 (2011)

Rebounds Per Game Zion Williamson - Sam Young 2.3 (2011)

Assists Per Game Zion Williamson - Sam Young 0.3 (2013)

Steals Per Game Zion Williamson - Sam Young 0.5 (2011)

Blocks Per Game Zion Williamson - Sam Young 0.2 (2011)