Richard Hamilton vs. John Lucas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Lucas and Richard Hamilton that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Richard Hamilton

vs.

John Lucas

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Richard Hamilton: 1999-00 to 2012-13
John Lucas: 1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Richard Hamilton 1 John Lucas 0

NBA Seasons Richard Hamilton 14 John Lucas 14

Playoffs Played Richard Hamilton 9 John Lucas 6

All-Star Games Richard Hamilton 3 John Lucas 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 17.1 John Lucas 10.7

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.1 John Lucas 2.3

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.4 John Lucas 7.0

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.8 John Lucas 1.4

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.1 John Lucas 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Hamilton 15,708 John Lucas 9,951

Total Rebounds Richard Hamilton 2,852 John Lucas 2,151

Total Assists Richard Hamilton 3,125 John Lucas 6,454

Total Steals Richard Hamilton 714 John Lucas 1,273

Total Blocks Richard Hamilton 131 John Lucas 73

Total Games Richard Hamilton 921 John Lucas 928

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Hamilton .449 John Lucas .449

3-Point Percentage Richard Hamilton .346 John Lucas .303 *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Hamilton .852 John Lucas .776

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 20.1 (2006) John Lucas 17.5 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.9 (2005) John Lucas 3.1 (1978)

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 4.9 (2005) John Lucas 10.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 1.3 (2004) John Lucas 2.0 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.2 (2002) John Lucas 0.2 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 19.8 John Lucas 11.2

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.9 John Lucas 2.1

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.6 John Lucas 4.9

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.9 John Lucas 1.2

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.2 John Lucas 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Hamilton 2,571 John Lucas 502

Total Rebounds Richard Hamilton 506 John Lucas 96

Total Assists Richard Hamilton 467 John Lucas 219

Total Steals Richard Hamilton 122 John Lucas 52

Total Blocks Richard Hamilton 24 John Lucas 6

Total Games Richard Hamilton 130 John Lucas 45

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Hamilton .439 John Lucas .451

3-Point Percentage Richard Hamilton .340 John Lucas .261 *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Hamilton .860 John Lucas .746

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 22.5 (2003) John Lucas 15.6 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 4.6 (2004) John Lucas 4.2 (1985)

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 5.0 (2009) John Lucas 6.9 (1977)

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 1.4 (2008) John Lucas 2.0 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.5 (2008) John Lucas 0.3 (1977)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.