Complete Stats Comparison of Julius Erving and Domantas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Julius Erving and Domantas Sabonis 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 Erving3
(points, steals, blocks)		4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		11
seasons
Domantas Sabonis2
(rebounds, assists)		1
(rebounds)		9
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)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		11
Playoffs
Domantas Sabonis0
0
4
Playoffs
they are tied1
(rebounds)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Julius Erving6
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Domantas Sabonis6
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Julius Erving8
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Domantas Sabonis2
stats		2
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 has better averages in points, steals and blocks while Domantas Sabonis has better averages in rebounds and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Julius Erving has better averages in points (+5.9), field goals made (+2.4), free throws made (+1.6), steals (+1.0) and blocks (+1.0)
- Domantas Sabonis has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.4), offensive rebounds (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+3.7), total rebounds (+4.0) and assists (+1.0)
- Julius Erving has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.5)
- Domantas Sabonis has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Julius Erving has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.9) and free throws attempted (+1.8)
- Domantas Sabonis has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Julius Erving 22.0
+5.9
Domantas Sabonis 16.1
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 8.7
+2.4
Domantas Sabonis 6.3
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 17.1
+5.9
Domantas Sabonis 11.2
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 0.1
*
Domantas Sabonis 0.5
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 0.3
*
Domantas Sabonis 1.4
+1.1
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 4.6
+1.6
Domantas Sabonis 3.0
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 5.9
+1.8
Domantas Sabonis 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 2.5
Domantas Sabonis 2.7
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 4.2
Domantas Sabonis 7.9
+3.7
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 6.7
Domantas Sabonis 10.7
+4.0
Assists
Julius Erving 3.9
Domantas Sabonis 4.9
+1.0
Steals
Julius Erving 1.8
+1.0
Domantas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Julius Erving 1.5
+1.0
Domantas Sabonis 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 3.1
+0.5 *
Domantas Sabonis 2.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2.7
Domantas Sabonis 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 has more total points, assists, steals and blocks while Domantas Sabonis has more total rebounds.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Julius Erving played more years (+2) and games (+190), and has more points (+7,963), field goals made (+3,169), free throws made (+1,889), offensive rebounds (+318), assists (+62), steals (+1,012) and blocks (+996)
- Domantas Sabonis has more 3-pointers made (+264), defensive rebounds (+1,597) and total rebounds (+1,279)
- Julius Erving has more turnovers (+661) and personal fouls (+268)
-
- Julius Erving has more field goals attempted (+7,010) and free throws attempted (+2,270)
- Domantas Sabonis has more 3-pointers attempted (+717)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Julius Erving 11
+2
Domantas Sabonis 9
Games
Julius Erving 836
+190
Domantas Sabonis 646
Points
Julius Erving 18,364
+7,963
Domantas Sabonis 10,401
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 7,237
+3,169
Domantas Sabonis 4,068
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 14,276
+7,010
Domantas Sabonis 7,266
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 46
*
Domantas Sabonis 310
+264
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 176
*
Domantas Sabonis 893
+717
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 3,844
+1,889
Domantas Sabonis 1,955
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 4,950
+2,270
Domantas Sabonis 2,680
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 2,067
+318
Domantas Sabonis 1,749
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 3,534
Domantas Sabonis 5,131
+1,597
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 5,601
Domantas Sabonis 6,880
+1,279
Assists
Julius Erving 3,224
+62
Domantas Sabonis 3,162
Steals
Julius Erving 1,508
+1,012
Domantas Sabonis 496
Blocks
Julius Erving 1,293
+996
Domantas Sabonis 297
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2,323
+661 *
Domantas Sabonis 1,662
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2,286
+268
Domantas Sabonis 2,018

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Julius Erving 50.7%
Domantas Sabonis 56.0%
+5.3
3-Point Percentage
Julius Erving 26.1%
*
Domantas Sabonis 34.7%
+8.6
Free Throw Percentage
Julius Erving 77.7%
+4.8
Domantas Sabonis 72.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Julius Erving has better averages in points, assists, steals and blocks than Domantas Sabonis. They are tied in rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Julius Erving has better averages in points (+9.9), field goals made (+3.5), free throws made (+2.8), defensive rebounds (+0.1), assists (+1.5), steals (+0.9) and blocks (+1.2)
- Domantas Sabonis has better average in 3-pointers made (+0.1)
- Julius Erving has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.3)
- Domantas Sabonis has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Julius Erving has higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.6) and free throws attempted (+3.2)
- Domantas Sabonis has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Julius Erving 21.9
+9.9
Domantas Sabonis 12.0
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 8.4
+3.5
Domantas Sabonis 4.9
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 17.3
+7.6
Domantas Sabonis 9.7
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 0.1
*
Domantas Sabonis 0.2
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 0.3
*
Domantas Sabonis 0.9
+0.6
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 5.0
+2.8
Domantas Sabonis 2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 6.4
+3.2
Domantas Sabonis 3.2
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 2.6
Domantas Sabonis 2.6
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 4.5
+0.1
Domantas Sabonis 4.4
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 7.0
Domantas Sabonis 7.0
Assists
Julius Erving 4.2
+1.5
Domantas Sabonis 2.7
Steals
Julius Erving 1.7
+0.9
Domantas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Julius Erving 1.7
+1.2
Domantas Sabonis 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 3.2
+1.3 *
Domantas Sabonis 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2.9
Domantas Sabonis 3.3
+0.4

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 Domantas Sabonis.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Julius Erving played more years (+7) and games (+121), and has more points (+2,848), field goals made (+1,090), 3-pointers made (+4), free throws made (+664), offensive rebounds (+308), defensive rebounds (+546), total rebounds (+854), assists (+540), steals (+220) and blocks (+229)
-
- Julius Erving has more turnovers (+358) and personal fouls (+337)
-
- Julius Erving has more field goals attempted (+2,248), 3-pointers attempted (+19) and free throws attempted (+844)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Julius Erving 11
+7
Domantas Sabonis 4
Games
Julius Erving 141
+121
Domantas Sabonis 20
Points
Julius Erving 3,088
+2,848
Domantas Sabonis 240
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 1,187
+1,090
Domantas Sabonis 97
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 2,441
+2,248
Domantas Sabonis 193
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 7
+4 *
Domantas Sabonis 3
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 36
+19 *
Domantas Sabonis 17
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 707
+664
Domantas Sabonis 43
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 908
+844
Domantas Sabonis 64
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 360
+308
Domantas Sabonis 52
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 634
+546
Domantas Sabonis 88
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 994
+854
Domantas Sabonis 140
Assists
Julius Erving 594
+540
Domantas Sabonis 54
Steals
Julius Erving 235
+220
Domantas Sabonis 15
Blocks
Julius Erving 239
+229
Domantas Sabonis 10
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 396
+358 *
Domantas Sabonis 38
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 403
+337
Domantas Sabonis 66

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Julius Erving 48.6%
Domantas Sabonis 50.3%
+1.7
3-Point Percentage
Julius Erving 19.4%
+1.8 *
Domantas Sabonis 17.6%
Free Throw Percentage
Julius Erving 77.9%
+10.7
Domantas Sabonis 67.2%
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