Complete Stats Comparison of Julius Erving and Anfernee Simons

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Julius Erving and Anfernee Simons during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Stats / Stats Rankings

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Julius Erving5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		11
seasons
Anfernee Simons0
0
8
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Julius Erving5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		11
Playoffs
Anfernee Simons0
0
3
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Julius Erving9
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Anfernee Simons3
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Julius Erving9
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Anfernee Simons3
stats		3
stats		2
stats

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Notes: Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Julius Erving has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Anfernee Simons.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Julius Erving has better averages in points (+7.1), field goals made (+3.4), free throws made (+2.7), offensive rebounds (+2.2), defensive rebounds (+2.1), total rebounds (+4.2), assists (+0.7), steals (+1.3) and blocks (+1.4)
- Anfernee Simons has better average in 3-pointers made (+2.4)
- Julius Erving has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.5) and personal fouls (+0.9)
-
- Julius Erving has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.8) and free throws attempted (+3.8)
- Anfernee Simons has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+6.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Julius Erving 22.0
+7.1
Anfernee Simons 14.9
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 8.7
+3.4
Anfernee Simons 5.3
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 17.1
+4.8
Anfernee Simons 12.3
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 0.1
*
Anfernee Simons 2.5
+2.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 0.3
*
Anfernee Simons 6.5
+6.2
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 4.6
+2.7
Anfernee Simons 1.9
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 5.9
+3.8
Anfernee Simons 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 2.5
+2.2
Anfernee Simons 0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 4.2
+2.1
Anfernee Simons 2.1
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 6.7
+4.2
Anfernee Simons 2.5
Assists
Julius Erving 3.9
+0.7
Anfernee Simons 3.2
Steals
Julius Erving 1.8
+1.3
Anfernee Simons 0.5
Blocks
Julius Erving 1.5
+1.4
Anfernee Simons 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 3.1
+1.5 *
Anfernee Simons 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2.7
+0.9
Anfernee Simons 1.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Julius Erving has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Anfernee Simons.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Julius Erving played more years (+3) and games (+427), and has more points (+12,254), field goals made (+5,070), free throws made (+3,085), offensive rebounds (+1,927), defensive rebounds (+2,657), total rebounds (+4,584), assists (+1,908), steals (+1,299) and blocks (+1,241)
- Anfernee Simons has more 3-pointers made (+971)
- Julius Erving has more turnovers (+1,670) and personal fouls (+1,538)
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- Julius Erving has more field goals attempted (+9,253) and free throws attempted (+4,086)
- Anfernee Simons has more 3-pointers attempted (+2,486)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Julius Erving 11
+3
Anfernee Simons 8
Games
Julius Erving 836
+427
Anfernee Simons 409
Points
Julius Erving 18,364
+12,254
Anfernee Simons 6,110
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 7,237
+5,070
Anfernee Simons 2,167
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 14,276
+9,253
Anfernee Simons 5,023
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 46
*
Anfernee Simons 1,017
+971
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 176
*
Anfernee Simons 2,662
+2,486
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 3,844
+3,085
Anfernee Simons 759
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 4,950
+4,086
Anfernee Simons 864
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 2,067
+1,927
Anfernee Simons 140
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 3,534
+2,657
Anfernee Simons 877
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 5,601
+4,584
Anfernee Simons 1,017
Assists
Julius Erving 3,224
+1,908
Anfernee Simons 1,316
Steals
Julius Erving 1,508
+1,299
Anfernee Simons 209
Blocks
Julius Erving 1,293
+1,241
Anfernee Simons 52
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2,323
+1,670 *
Anfernee Simons 653
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2,286
+1,538
Anfernee Simons 748

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Anfernee Simons has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Julius Erving has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Julius Erving 50.7%
+7.6
Anfernee Simons 43.1%
3-Point Percentage
Julius Erving 26.1%
*
Anfernee Simons 38.2%
+12.1
Free Throw Percentage
Julius Erving 77.7%
Anfernee Simons 87.8%
+10.1

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Julius Erving has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Anfernee Simons.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Julius Erving has better averages in points (+17.2), field goals made (+6.9), free throws made (+4.4), offensive rebounds (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+3.0), total rebounds (+5.2), assists (+3.2), steals (+1.1) and blocks (+1.6)
- Anfernee Simons has better average in 3-pointers made (+1.0)
- Julius Erving has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.9) and personal fouls (+1.9)
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- Julius Erving has higher averages in field goals attempted (+13.4) and free throws attempted (+5.7)
- Anfernee Simons has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.0)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Julius Erving 21.9
+17.2
Anfernee Simons 4.7
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 8.4
+6.9
Anfernee Simons 1.5
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 17.3
+13.4
Anfernee Simons 3.9
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 0.1
*
Anfernee Simons 1.1
+1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 0.3
*
Anfernee Simons 2.3
+2.0
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 5.0
+4.4
Anfernee Simons 0.6
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 6.4
+5.7
Anfernee Simons 0.7
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 2.6
+2.3
Anfernee Simons 0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 4.5
+3.0
Anfernee Simons 1.5
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 7.0
+5.2
Anfernee Simons 1.8
Assists
Julius Erving 4.2
+3.2
Anfernee Simons 1.0
Steals
Julius Erving 1.7
+1.1
Anfernee Simons 0.6
Blocks
Julius Erving 1.7
+1.6
Anfernee Simons 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 3.2
+2.9 *
Anfernee Simons 0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2.9
+1.9
Anfernee Simons 1.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Julius Erving has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Anfernee Simons.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Julius Erving played more years (+8) and games (+126), and has more points (+3,018), field goals made (+1,165), free throws made (+698), offensive rebounds (+356), defensive rebounds (+611), total rebounds (+967), assists (+579), steals (+226) and blocks (+238)
- Anfernee Simons has more 3-pointers made (+10)
- Julius Erving has more turnovers (+391) and personal fouls (+388)
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- Julius Erving has more field goals attempted (+2,383), 3-pointers attempted (+2) and free throws attempted (+897)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Julius Erving 11
+8
Anfernee Simons 3
Games
Julius Erving 141
+126
Anfernee Simons 15
Points
Julius Erving 3,088
+3,018
Anfernee Simons 70
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 1,187
+1,165
Anfernee Simons 22
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 2,441
+2,383
Anfernee Simons 58
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 7
*
Anfernee Simons 17
+10
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 36
+2 *
Anfernee Simons 34
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 707
+698
Anfernee Simons 9
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 908
+897
Anfernee Simons 11
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 360
+356
Anfernee Simons 4
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 634
+611
Anfernee Simons 23
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 994
+967
Anfernee Simons 27
Assists
Julius Erving 594
+579
Anfernee Simons 15
Steals
Julius Erving 235
+226
Anfernee Simons 9
Blocks
Julius Erving 239
+238
Anfernee Simons 1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 396
+391 *
Anfernee Simons 5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 403
+388
Anfernee Simons 15

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Anfernee Simons has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Julius Erving has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Julius Erving 48.6%
+10.7
Anfernee Simons 37.9%
3-Point Percentage
Julius Erving 19.4%
*
Anfernee Simons 50.0%
+30.6
Free Throw Percentage
Julius Erving 77.9%
Anfernee Simons 81.8%
+3.9
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