Complete Stats Comparison of Kevin Durant and Julius Erving

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kevin Durant and Julius Erving 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
Kevin Durant3
(points, rebounds, assists)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		17
seasons
Julius Erving2
(steals, blocks)		2
(steals, blocks)		11
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kevin Durant2
(points, rebounds)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		13
Playoffs
Julius Erving2
(steals, blocks)		2
(steals, blocks)		11
Playoffs
they are tied1
(assists)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kevin Durant8
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Julius Erving4
stats		4
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kevin Durant7
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Julius Erving3
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, Kevin Durant has better averages in points, rebounds and assists while Julius Erving has better averages in steals and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kevin Durant has better averages in points (+5.2), field goals made (+0.7), 3-pointers made (+1.9), free throws made (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+2.1), total rebounds (+0.3) and assists (+0.5)
- Julius Erving has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.8), steals (+0.8) and blocks (+0.4)
- Kevin Durant has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
- Julius Erving has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Kevin Durant has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.6), 3-pointers attempted (+4.7) and free throws attempted (+1.5)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kevin Durant 27.2
+5.2
Julius Erving 22.0
Field Goals Made
Kevin Durant 9.4
+0.7
Julius Erving 8.7
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Durant 18.7
+1.6
Julius Erving 17.1
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Durant 2.0
+1.9
Julius Erving 0.1
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Durant 5.0
+4.7
Julius Erving 0.3
*
Free Throws Made
Kevin Durant 6.5
+1.9
Julius Erving 4.6
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Durant 7.4
+1.5
Julius Erving 5.9
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Durant 0.7
Julius Erving 2.5
+1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Durant 6.3
+2.1
Julius Erving 4.2
Total Rebounds
Kevin Durant 7.0
+0.3
Julius Erving 6.7
Assists
Kevin Durant 4.4
+0.5
Julius Erving 3.9
Steals
Kevin Durant 1.0
Julius Erving 1.8
+0.8
Blocks
Kevin Durant 1.1
Julius Erving 1.5
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Durant 3.2
+0.1
Julius Erving 3.1
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Durant 1.9
Julius Erving 2.7
+0.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kevin Durant played more years (+6) and games (+287), and has more points (+12,207), field goals made (+3,305), 3-pointers made (+2,145), free throws made (+3,452), defensive rebounds (+3,554), total rebounds (+2,227) and assists (+1,684)
- Julius Erving has more offensive rebounds (+1,327), steals (+334) and blocks (+20)
- Kevin Durant has more turnovers (+1,231)
- Julius Erving has more personal fouls (+149)
- Kevin Durant has more field goals attempted (+6,723), 3-pointers attempted (+5,444) and free throws attempted (+3,321)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kevin Durant 17
+6
Julius Erving 11
Games
Kevin Durant 1,123
+287
Julius Erving 836
Points
Kevin Durant 30,571
+12,207
Julius Erving 18,364
Field Goals Made
Kevin Durant 10,542
+3,305
Julius Erving 7,237
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Durant 20,999
+6,723
Julius Erving 14,276
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Durant 2,191
+2,145
Julius Erving 46
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Durant 5,620
+5,444
Julius Erving 176
*
Free Throws Made
Kevin Durant 7,296
+3,452
Julius Erving 3,844
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Durant 8,271
+3,321
Julius Erving 4,950
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Durant 740
Julius Erving 2,067
+1,327
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Durant 7,088
+3,554
Julius Erving 3,534
Total Rebounds
Kevin Durant 7,828
+2,227
Julius Erving 5,601
Assists
Kevin Durant 4,908
+1,684
Julius Erving 3,224
Steals
Kevin Durant 1,174
Julius Erving 1,508
+334
Blocks
Kevin Durant 1,273
Julius Erving 1,293
+20
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Durant 3,554
+1,231
Julius Erving 2,323
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Durant 2,137
Julius Erving 2,286
+149

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kevin Durant 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
Kevin Durant 50.2%
Julius Erving 50.7%
+0.5
3-Point Percentage
Kevin Durant 39.0%
+12.9
Julius Erving 26.1%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Durant 88.2%
+10.5
Julius Erving 77.7%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Kevin Durant has better averages in points and rebounds while Julius Erving has better averages in steals and blocks. They are tied in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kevin Durant has better averages in points (+7.4), field goals made (+1.5), 3-pointers made (+2.1), free throws made (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+2.5) and total rebounds (+0.8)
- Julius Erving has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.8), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.5)
-
- Julius Erving has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Kevin Durant has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.5), 3-pointers attempted (+5.8) and free throws attempted (+2.1)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kevin Durant 29.3
+7.4
Julius Erving 21.9
Field Goals Made
Kevin Durant 9.9
+1.5
Julius Erving 8.4
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Durant 20.8
+3.5
Julius Erving 17.3
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Durant 2.2
+2.1
Julius Erving 0.1
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Durant 6.1
+5.8
Julius Erving 0.3
*
Free Throws Made
Kevin Durant 7.4
+2.4
Julius Erving 5.0
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Durant 8.5
+2.1
Julius Erving 6.4
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Durant 0.8
Julius Erving 2.6
+1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Durant 7.0
+2.5
Julius Erving 4.5
Total Rebounds
Kevin Durant 7.8
+0.8
Julius Erving 7.0
Assists
Kevin Durant 4.2
Julius Erving 4.2
Steals
Kevin Durant 1.0
Julius Erving 1.7
+0.7
Blocks
Kevin Durant 1.2
Julius Erving 1.7
+0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Durant 3.2
Julius Erving 3.2
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Durant 2.5
Julius Erving 2.9
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kevin Durant played more years (+2) and games (+29), and has more points (+1,897), field goals made (+497), 3-pointers made (+359), free throws made (+544), defensive rebounds (+564), total rebounds (+333) and assists (+115)
- Julius Erving has more offensive rebounds (+231), steals (+63) and blocks (+35)
- Kevin Durant has more turnovers (+154) and personal fouls (+24)
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- Kevin Durant has more field goals attempted (+1,087), 3-pointers attempted (+993) and free throws attempted (+533)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kevin Durant 13
+2
Julius Erving 11
Games
Kevin Durant 170
+29
Julius Erving 141
Points
Kevin Durant 4,985
+1,897
Julius Erving 3,088
Field Goals Made
Kevin Durant 1,684
+497
Julius Erving 1,187
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Durant 3,528
+1,087
Julius Erving 2,441
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Durant 366
+359
Julius Erving 7
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Durant 1,029
+993
Julius Erving 36
*
Free Throws Made
Kevin Durant 1,251
+544
Julius Erving 707
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Durant 1,441
+533
Julius Erving 908
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Durant 129
Julius Erving 360
+231
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Durant 1,198
+564
Julius Erving 634
Total Rebounds
Kevin Durant 1,327
+333
Julius Erving 994
Assists
Kevin Durant 709
+115
Julius Erving 594
Steals
Kevin Durant 172
Julius Erving 235
+63
Blocks
Kevin Durant 204
Julius Erving 239
+35
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Durant 550
+154
Julius Erving 396
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Durant 427
+24
Julius Erving 403

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kevin Durant 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
Kevin Durant 47.7%
Julius Erving 48.6%
+0.9
3-Point Percentage
Kevin Durant 35.6%
+16.2
Julius Erving 19.4%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Durant 86.8%
+8.9
Julius Erving 77.9%
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