Anthony Davis vs. Ricky Rubio: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Anthony Davis and Ricky Rubio 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 Ricky Rubio, with 12 seasons played from 2012 to 2023, stand among the league's historical elite.
Dive into a meticulous breakdown of their positions in every major statistical category—from scoring, rebounding and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and rankings by points thresholds—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. Ricky Rubio | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Anthony Davis | Ricky Rubio | Anthony Davis | Ricky Rubio | |
| Points | 64th | +300th | 118th | +300th |
| Rebounds | 70th | +300th | 109th | +300th |
| Assists | +300th | 68th | +300th | +300th |
| Steals | 165th | 90th | 179th | +300th |
| Blocks | 24th | +300th | 53rd | +300th |
| Years | 14 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
Anthony Davis vs. Ricky Rubio | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Anthony Davis | Ricky Rubio | Anthony Davis | Ricky Rubio | |
| Points | 26th | +300th | 19th | +300th |
| Rebounds | 36th | +300th | 22nd | +300th |
| Assists | +300th | 26th | +300th | 45th |
| Steals | 146th | 34th | 140th | 70th |
| Blocks | 14th | +300th | 14th | +300th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Anthony Davis | Ricky Rubio | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 64th | +300th | +236 | 19,082 vs. 7,570 | 11,512 |
| Rebounds | 70th | +300th | +230 | 8,467 vs. 2,830 | 5,637 |
| Assists | +300th | 68th | +232 | 2,020 vs. 5,160 | 3,140 |
| Steals | 165th | 90th | 75 | 1,041 vs. 1,226 | 185 |
| Blocks | 24th | +300th | +276 | 1,821 vs. 94 | 1,727 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 94th | +300th | +206 | 2,103 vs. 428 | 1,675 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 44th | +300th | +256 | 6,364 vs. 2,402 | 3,962 |
| Field Goals Made | 74th | +300th | +226 | 7,139 vs. 2,468 | 4,671 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 106th | +300th | +194 | 13,664 vs. 6,364 | 7,300 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | +300th | 378 vs. 637 | 259 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +300th | +300th | 1,280 vs. 1,969 | 689 | |
| Free Throws Made | 62nd | +300th | +238 | 4,426 vs. 1,997 | 2,429 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 68th | +300th | +232 | 5,577 vs. 2,370 | 3,207 |
Games and Years: | Anthony Davis | Ricky Rubio | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +300th | +300th | 792 vs. 698 | 94 | |
| Seasons | 194th | +300th | 14 vs. 12 | 2 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Anthony Davis | Ricky Rubio | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 134th | 83rd | 51 | 4 vs. 7 | 3 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Anthony Davis | Ricky Rubio | 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 | Ricky Rubio | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 118th | +300th | +182 | 1,566 vs. 161 | 1,405 |
| Rebounds | 109th | +300th | +191 | 705 vs. 66 | 639 |
| Assists | +300th | +300th | 170 vs. 88 | 82 | |
| Steals | 179th | +300th | +121 | 76 vs. 21 | 55 |
| Blocks | 53rd | +300th | +247 | 129 vs. 4 | 125 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 152nd | +300th | +148 | 148 vs. 10 | 138 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 73rd | +300th | +227 | 557 vs. 56 | 501 |
| Field Goals Made | 125th | +300th | +175 | 574 vs. 56 | 518 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 169th | +300th | +131 | 1,059 vs. 146 | 913 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | +300th | 36 vs. 14 | 22 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +300th | +300th | 115 vs. 52 | 63 | |
| Free Throws Made | 90th | +300th | +210 | 382 vs. 35 | 347 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 107th | +300th | +193 | 455 vs. 43 | 412 |
Games and Years: | Anthony Davis | Ricky Rubio | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +300th | +300th | 60 vs. 14 | 46 | |
| Playoffs | +300th | +300th | 6 vs. 3 | 3 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Anthony Davis | Ricky Rubio | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | +300th | 38th | 0 vs. 1 | 1 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Anthony Davis | Ricky Rubio | 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 | Ricky Rubio | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 26th | +300th | +274 | 24.09 vs. 10.85 | 13.25 |
| Rebounds per game | 36th | +300th | +264 | 10.69 vs. 4.05 | 6.64 |
| Assists per game | +300th | 26th | +274 | 2.55 vs. 7.39 | 4.84 |
| Steals per game | 146th | 34th | 112 | 1.31 vs. 1.76 | 0.44 |
| Blocks per game | 14th | +300th | +286 | 2.30 vs. 0.13 | 2.16 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 69th | +300th | +231 | 2.66 vs. 0.61 | 2.04 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 13th | +300th | +287 | 8.04 vs. 3.44 | 4.59 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 20th | +300th | +280 | 9.01 vs. 3.54 | 5.48 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 44th | +300th | +256 | 17.25 vs. 9.12 | 8.14 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | +300th | 0.48 vs. 0.91 | 0.44 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | 297th | +3 | 1.62 vs. 2.82 | 1.20 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 32nd | +300th | +268 | 5.59 vs. 2.86 | 2.73 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 36th | +300th | +264 | 7.04 vs. 3.40 | 3.65 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Anthony Davis | Ricky Rubio | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 19th | +300th | +281 | 26.10 vs. 11.50 | 14.60 |
| Rebounds per game | 22nd | +300th | +278 | 11.75 vs. 4.71 | 7.04 |
| Assists per game | +300th | 45th | +255 | 2.83 vs. 6.29 | 3.45 |
| Steals per game | 140th | 70th | 70 | 1.27 vs. 1.50 | 0.23 |
| Blocks per game | 14th | +300th | +286 | 2.15 vs. 0.29 | 1.86 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 115th | +300th | +185 | 2.47 vs. 0.71 | 1.75 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 5th | 273rd | 268 | 9.28 vs. 4.00 | 5.28 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 21st | +300th | +279 | 9.57 vs. 4.00 | 5.57 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 64th | +300th | +236 | 17.65 vs. 10.43 | 7.22 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | +300th | 0.60 vs. 1.00 | 0.40 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | 188th | +112 | 1.92 vs. 3.71 | 1.80 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 23rd | +300th | +277 | 6.37 vs. 2.50 | 3.87 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 35th | +300th | +265 | 7.58 vs. 3.07 | 4.51 |
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.