Sam Cassell vs. Derrick Rose: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Sam Cassell and Derrick Rose 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 Sam Cassell, with a career spanning 15 seasons from 1994 to 2008, and Derrick Rose, with 15 seasons played from 2009 to 2024, 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.
Sam Cassell vs. Derrick Rose | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Sam Cassell | Derrick Rose | Sam Cassell | Derrick Rose | |
| Points | 139th | 254th | 107th | 204th |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
| Assists | 44th | 149th | 51st | 124th |
| Steals | 155th | +300th | 110th | +300th |
| Blocks | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
| Years | 15 | 15 | 11 | 8 |
Sam Cassell vs. Derrick Rose | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Sam Cassell | Derrick Rose | Sam Cassell | Derrick Rose | |
| Points | 238th | 159th | +300th | 58th |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
| Assists | 71st | 113rd | 153rd | 43rd |
| Steals | 291st | +300th | +300th | +300th |
| Blocks | +300th | +300th | +300th | +300th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Sam Cassell | Derrick Rose | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 139th | 254th | 115 | 15,635 vs. 12,573 | 3,062 |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 3,221 vs. 2,324 | 897 | |
| Assists | 44th | 149th | 105 | 5,939 vs. 3,770 | 2,169 |
| Steals | 155th | +300th | +145 | 1,058 vs. 536 | 522 |
| Blocks | +300th | +300th | 163 vs. 242 | 79 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 618 vs. 553 | 65 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 2,603 vs. 1,771 | 832 | |
| Field Goals Made | 161st | 235th | 74 | 5,698 vs. 4,921 | 777 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 142nd | 232nd | 90 | 12,558 vs. 10,798 | 1,760 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | +300th | 672 vs. 590 | 82 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 286th | +300th | +14 | 2,029 vs. 1,866 | 163 |
| Free Throws Made | 110th | +300th | +190 | 3,567 vs. 2,141 | 1,426 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 147th | +300th | +153 | 4,144 vs. 2,575 | 1,569 |
Games and Years: | Sam Cassell | Derrick Rose | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 157th | +300th | 993 vs. 723 | 270 | |
| Seasons | 133rd | 133rd | 0 | 15 vs. 15 | 0 |
Triple-Doubles: | Sam Cassell | Derrick Rose | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 160th | 275th | 115 | 3 vs. 1 | 2 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Sam Cassell | Derrick Rose | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | +300th | 220th | +80 | 1 vs. 3 | 2 |
| 50+ point games | - | 76th | 0 vs. 1 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Sam Cassell | Derrick Rose | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 107th | 204th | 97 | 1,656 vs. 1,141 | 515 |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 349 vs. 226 | 123 | |
| Assists | 51st | 124th | 73 | 592 vs. 330 | 262 |
| Steals | 110th | +300th | +190 | 105 vs. 49 | 56 |
| Blocks | +300th | +300th | 19 vs. 24 | 5 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 58 vs. 57 | 1 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | 208th | +300th | +92 | 291 vs. 169 | 122 |
| Field Goals Made | 129th | 204th | 75 | 565 vs. 436 | 129 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 103rd | 180th | 77 | 1,364 vs. 1,024 | 340 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 93rd | 198th | 105 | 117 vs. 68 | 49 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 94th | 180th | 86 | 322 vs. 211 | 111 |
| Free Throws Made | 77th | 252nd | 175 | 409 vs. 201 | 208 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 93rd | 274th | 181 | 483 vs. 238 | 245 |
Games and Years: | Sam Cassell | Derrick Rose | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 74th | +300th | 136 vs. 52 | 84 | |
| Playoffs | 110th | +300th | 11 vs. 8 | 3 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Sam Cassell | Derrick Rose | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | +300th | +300th | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Sam Cassell | Derrick Rose | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 55th | 78th | 23 | 2 vs. 1 | 1 |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Sam Cassell | Derrick Rose | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 238th | 159th | 79 | 15.75 vs. 17.39 | 1.64 |
| Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 3.24 vs. 3.21 | 0.03 | |
| Assists per game | 71st | 113rd | 42 | 5.98 vs. 5.21 | 0.77 |
| Steals per game | 291st | +300th | +9 | 1.07 vs. 0.74 | 0.32 |
| Blocks per game | +300th | +300th | 0.16 vs. 0.33 | 0.17 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 0.62 vs. 0.76 | 0.14 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 2.62 vs. 2.45 | 0.17 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | 274th | 145th | 129 | 5.74 vs. 6.81 | 1.07 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 266th | 124th | 142 | 12.65 vs. 14.93 | 2.29 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | +300th | 0.68 vs. 0.82 | 0.14 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | +300th | 2.04 vs. 2.58 | 0.54 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | 173rd | 296th | 123 | 3.59 vs. 2.96 | 0.63 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 225th | +300th | +75 | 4.17 vs. 3.56 | 0.61 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Sam Cassell | Derrick Rose | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | +300th | 58th | +242 | 12.18 vs. 21.94 | 9.77 |
| Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 2.57 vs. 4.35 | 1.78 | |
| Assists per game | 153rd | 43rd | 110 | 4.35 vs. 6.35 | 1.99 |
| Steals per game | +300th | +300th | 0.77 vs. 0.94 | 0.17 | |
| Blocks per game | +300th | +300th | 0.14 vs. 0.46 | 0.32 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 0.43 vs. 1.10 | 0.67 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | +300th | +300th | 2.14 vs. 3.25 | 1.11 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | +300th | 54th | +246 | 4.15 vs. 8.38 | 4.23 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | +300th | 32nd | +268 | 10.03 vs. 19.69 | 9.66 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | 204th | +96 | 0.86 vs. 1.31 | 0.45 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | 161st | +139 | 2.37 vs. 4.06 | 1.69 |
| Free Throws Made per game | +300th | 185th | +115 | 3.01 vs. 3.87 | 0.86 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | +300th | 234th | +66 | 3.55 vs. 4.58 | 1.03 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page respect the minimums usually applied by the NBA for all-time leaders, 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 3 minimum games for the Playoffs are applied.