Complete Stats Comparison of Julius Erving and Dennis Rodman

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Julius Erving and Dennis Rodman 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 / Games against each other

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 Erving4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		11
seasons
Dennis Rodman1
(rebounds)		1
(rebounds)		14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Julius Erving4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		11
Playoffs
Dennis Rodman1
(rebounds)		1
(rebounds)		11
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Julius Erving7
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Dennis Rodman4
stats		7
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Julius Erving8
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Dennis Rodman4
stats		5
stats		1
stat
they are tied2
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Julius Erving had better averages in points, assists, steals and blocks while Dennis Rodman had better average in rebounds.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Julius Erving had better averages in points (+14.7), field goals made (+5.7), free throws made (+3.4), assists (+2.1), steals (+1.1) and blocks (+0.9)
- Dennis Rodman had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+4.2) and total rebounds (+6.4)
- Julius Erving had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.5)
- Dennis Rodman had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Julius Erving had higher averages in field goals attempted (+11.3) and free throws attempted (+3.9)
- Dennis Rodman had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Julius Erving 22.0
+14.7
Dennis Rodman 7.3
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 8.7
+5.7
Dennis Rodman 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 17.1
+11.3
Dennis Rodman 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 0.1
*
Dennis Rodman 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 0.3
*
Dennis Rodman 0.4
+0.1
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 4.6
+3.4
Dennis Rodman 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 5.9
+3.9
Dennis Rodman 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 2.5
Dennis Rodman 4.8
+2.3
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 4.2
Dennis Rodman 8.4
+4.2
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 6.7
Dennis Rodman 13.1
+6.4
Assists
Julius Erving 3.9
+2.1
Dennis Rodman 1.8
Steals
Julius Erving 1.8
+1.1
Dennis Rodman 0.7
Blocks
Julius Erving 1.5
+0.9
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 3.1
+1.5 *
Dennis Rodman 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2.7
Dennis Rodman 3.1
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Julius Erving had more total points, assists, steals and blocks while Dennis Rodman had more total rebounds.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Julius Erving had more points (+11,681), field goals made (+4,471), free throws made (+2,775), assists (+1,624), steals (+897) and blocks (+762)
- Dennis Rodman played more years (+3) and games (+75), and had more 3-pointers made (+36), offensive rebounds (+2,262), defensive rebounds (+4,091) and total rebounds (+6,353)
- Julius Erving had more turnovers (+839)
- Dennis Rodman had more personal fouls (+557)
- Julius Erving had more field goals attempted (+8,966) and free throws attempted (+3,118)
- Dennis Rodman had more 3-pointers attempted (+179)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Julius Erving 11
Dennis Rodman 14
+3
Games
Julius Erving 836
Dennis Rodman 911
+75
Points
Julius Erving 18,364
+11,681
Dennis Rodman 6,683
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 7,237
+4,471
Dennis Rodman 2,766
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 14,276
+8,966
Dennis Rodman 5,310
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 46
*
Dennis Rodman 82
+36
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 176
*
Dennis Rodman 355
+179
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 3,844
+2,775
Dennis Rodman 1,069
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 4,950
+3,118
Dennis Rodman 1,832
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 2,067
Dennis Rodman 4,329
+2,262
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 3,534
Dennis Rodman 7,625
+4,091
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 5,601
Dennis Rodman 11,954
+6,353
Assists
Julius Erving 3,224
+1,624
Dennis Rodman 1,600
Steals
Julius Erving 1,508
+897
Dennis Rodman 611
Blocks
Julius Erving 1,293
+762
Dennis Rodman 531
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2,323
+839 *
Dennis Rodman 1,484
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2,286
Dennis Rodman 2,843
+557

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Julius Erving had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dennis Rodman had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Julius Erving 50.7%
Dennis Rodman 52.1%
+1.4
3-Point Percentage
Julius Erving 26.1%
+3.0 *
Dennis Rodman 23.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Julius Erving 77.7%
+19.3
Dennis Rodman 58.4%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Julius Erving had better averages in points, assists, steals and blocks while Dennis Rodman had better average in rebounds.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Julius Erving had better averages in points (+15.5), field goals made (+5.8), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+3.9), assists (+3.0), steals (+1.1) and blocks (+1.1)
- Dennis Rodman had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+1.7) and total rebounds (+2.9)
- Julius Erving had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.7)
- Dennis Rodman had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Julius Erving had higher averages in field goals attempted (+12.0) and free throws attempted (+4.3)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Julius Erving 21.9
+15.5
Dennis Rodman 6.4
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 8.4
+5.8
Dennis Rodman 2.6
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 17.3
+12.0
Dennis Rodman 5.3
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 0.1
+0.1 *
Dennis Rodman 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 0.3
*
Dennis Rodman 0.3
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 5.0
+3.9
Dennis Rodman 1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 6.4
+4.3
Dennis Rodman 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 2.6
Dennis Rodman 3.7
+1.1
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 4.5
Dennis Rodman 6.2
+1.7
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 7.0
Dennis Rodman 9.9
+2.9
Assists
Julius Erving 4.2
+3.0
Dennis Rodman 1.2
Steals
Julius Erving 1.7
+1.1
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Blocks
Julius Erving 1.7
+1.1
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 3.2
+1.7 *
Dennis Rodman 1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2.9
Dennis Rodman 3.7
+0.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Julius Erving had more total points, assists, steals and blocks while Dennis Rodman had more total rebounds.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Julius Erving had more points (+2,007), field goals made (+745), free throws made (+517), assists (+389), steals (+129) and blocks (+142)
- Dennis Rodman played more games (+28) and had more offensive rebounds (+266), defensive rebounds (+416) and total rebounds (+682)
- Julius Erving had more turnovers (+138)
- Dennis Rodman had more personal fouls (+227)
- Julius Erving had more field goals attempted (+1,539) and free throws attempted (+556)
- Dennis Rodman had more 3-pointers attempted (+11)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Julius Erving 11
Dennis Rodman 11
Games
Julius Erving 141
Dennis Rodman 169
+28
Points
Julius Erving 3,088
+2,007
Dennis Rodman 1,081
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 1,187
+745
Dennis Rodman 442
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 2,441
+1,539
Dennis Rodman 902
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 7
*
Dennis Rodman 7
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 36
*
Dennis Rodman 47
+11
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 707
+517
Dennis Rodman 190
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 908
+556
Dennis Rodman 352
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 360
Dennis Rodman 626
+266
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 634
Dennis Rodman 1,050
+416
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 994
Dennis Rodman 1,676
+682
Assists
Julius Erving 594
+389
Dennis Rodman 205
Steals
Julius Erving 235
+129
Dennis Rodman 106
Blocks
Julius Erving 239
+142
Dennis Rodman 97
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 396
+138 *
Dennis Rodman 258
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 403
Dennis Rodman 630
+227

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Julius Erving had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dennis Rodman had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Julius Erving 48.6%
Dennis Rodman 49.0%
+0.4
3-Point Percentage
Julius Erving 19.4%
+4.5 *
Dennis Rodman 14.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Julius Erving 77.9%
+23.9
Dennis Rodman 54.0%
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