Anthony Davis vs. Arvydas Sabonis: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Anthony Davis and Arvydas Sabonis all-time NBA rankings. Explore their historical standing across total and per-game stats, regular season and playoffs. Who ranks higher?
This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide an unparalleled look at where Anthony Davis, with a career spanning 14 seasons from 2013 to 2026, and Arvydas Sabonis, with 7 seasons played from 1996 to 2003, stand among the league's historical elite.
Dive into a meticulous breakdown of their positions in every major statistical category—from scoring and rebounding to assists, steals, and blocks—across both regular season and their entire playoff careers. Our comprehensive tables offer side-by-side rankings, value comparisons, and key differences, ensuring you have all the definitive data to assess their historical impact.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in NBA history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their stats and their historical rankings.
Anthony Davis vs. Arvydas Sabonis | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Anthony Davis | Arvydas Sabonis | Anthony Davis | Arvydas Sabonis | |
| Points | 63rd | +300th | 118th | +300th |
| Rebounds | 70th | +300th | 109th | 279th |
| Assists | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
| Steals | 163rd | +300th | 179th | +300th |
| Blocks | 23rd | 292nd | 53rd | 190th |
| Years | 14 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Anthony Davis vs. Arvydas Sabonis | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Anthony Davis | Arvydas Sabonis | Anthony Davis | Arvydas Sabonis | |
| Points | 28th | +300th | 19th | +300th |
| Rebounds | 36th | 210th | 22nd | 188th |
| Assists | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
| Steals | 147th | +300th | 140th | +300th |
| Blocks | 14th | 155th | 14th | 169th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Anthony Davis | Arvydas Sabonis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 63rd | +300th | +237 | 19,198 vs. 5,629 | 13,569 |
| Rebounds | 70th | +300th | +230 | 8,532 vs. 3,436 | 5,096 |
| Assists | +300th | +300th | 2,044 vs. 964 | 1,080 | |
| Steals | 163rd | +300th | +137 | 1,048 vs. 370 | 678 |
| Blocks | 23rd | 292nd | 269 | 1,833 vs. 494 | 1,339 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 91st | +300th | +209 | 2,121 vs. 734 | 1,387 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 44th | +300th | +256 | 6,411 vs. 2,702 | 3,709 |
| Field Goals Made | 74th | +300th | +226 | 7,190 vs. 2,082 | 5,108 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 104th | +300th | +196 | 13,763 vs. 4,160 | 9,603 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | +300th | 382 vs. 136 | 246 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +300th | +300th | 1,291 vs. 415 | 876 | |
| Free Throws Made | 62nd | +300th | +238 | 4,436 vs. 1,329 | 3,107 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 65th | +300th | +235 | 5,593 vs. 1,690 | 3,903 |
Games and Years: | Anthony Davis | Arvydas Sabonis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +300th | +300th | 798 vs. 470 | 328 | |
| Seasons | 194th | +300th | 14 vs. 7 | 7 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Anthony Davis | Arvydas Sabonis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 26th | - | 45 vs. 0 | 45 | |
| 50+ point games | 23rd | - | 5 vs. 0 | 5 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Anthony Davis | Arvydas Sabonis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 118th | +300th | +182 | 1,566 vs. 617 | 949 |
| Rebounds | 109th | 279th | 170 | 705 vs. 378 | 327 |
| Assists | +300th | +300th | 170 vs. 97 | 73 | |
| Steals | 179th | +300th | +121 | 76 vs. 48 | 28 |
| Blocks | 53rd | 190th | 137 | 129 vs. 48 | 81 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 152nd | +300th | +148 | 148 vs. 72 | 76 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 73rd | 197th | 124 | 557 vs. 306 | 251 |
| Field Goals Made | 125th | +300th | +175 | 574 vs. 222 | 352 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 169th | +300th | +131 | 1,059 vs. 491 | 568 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | +300th | 36 vs. 15 | 21 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +300th | +300th | 115 vs. 47 | 68 | |
| Free Throws Made | 90th | +300th | +210 | 382 vs. 158 | 224 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 107th | +300th | +193 | 455 vs. 197 | 258 |
Games and Years: | Anthony Davis | Arvydas Sabonis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +300th | +300th | 60 vs. 51 | 9 | |
| Playoffs | +300th | +300th | 6 vs. 7 | 1 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Anthony Davis | Arvydas Sabonis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 49th | - | 3 vs. 0 | 3 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Anthony Davis | Arvydas Sabonis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 28th | +300th | +272 | 24.06 vs. 11.98 | 12.08 |
| Rebounds per game | 36th | 210th | 174 | 10.69 vs. 7.31 | 3.38 |
| Assists per game | +300th | +300th | 2.56 vs. 2.05 | 0.51 | |
| Steals per game | 147th | +300th | +153 | 1.31 vs. 0.79 | 0.53 |
| Blocks per game | 14th | 155th | 141 | 2.30 vs. 1.05 | 1.25 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 70th | +300th | +230 | 2.66 vs. 1.56 | 1.10 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 13th | 94th | 81 | 8.03 vs. 5.75 | 2.28 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 20th | +300th | +280 | 9.01 vs. 4.43 | 4.58 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 45th | +300th | +255 | 17.25 vs. 8.85 | 8.40 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | +300th | 0.48 vs. 0.29 | 0.19 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | +300th | 1.62 vs. 0.88 | 0.73 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | 33rd | +300th | +267 | 5.56 vs. 2.83 | 2.73 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 36th | +300th | +264 | 7.01 vs. 3.60 | 3.41 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Anthony Davis | Arvydas Sabonis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 19th | +300th | +281 | 26.10 vs. 12.10 | 14.00 |
| Rebounds per game | 22nd | 188th | 166 | 11.75 vs. 7.41 | 4.34 |
| Assists per game | +300th | +300th | 2.83 vs. 1.90 | 0.93 | |
| Steals per game | 140th | +300th | +160 | 1.27 vs. 0.94 | 0.33 |
| Blocks per game | 14th | 169th | 155 | 2.15 vs. 0.94 | 1.21 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 115th | +300th | +185 | 2.47 vs. 1.41 | 1.05 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 5th | 92nd | 87 | 9.28 vs. 6.00 | 3.28 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 21st | +300th | +279 | 9.57 vs. 4.35 | 5.21 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 64th | +300th | +236 | 17.65 vs. 9.63 | 8.02 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | +300th | 0.60 vs. 0.29 | 0.31 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | +300th | 1.92 vs. 0.92 | 1.00 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | 23rd | +300th | +277 | 6.37 vs. 3.10 | 3.27 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 35th | +300th | +265 | 7.58 vs. 3.86 | 3.72 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page respect the minimums usually applied by the NBA for all-time leaders, this is 400 games for regular season stats unless the player reached these thresholds before: 10,000 points; 4,000 rebounds; 2,000 assists; 625 steals; 500 blocks; 250 3-pointers made. Also a minimum of 3 games is applied here for the Playoffs.