Last Updated on October 4, 2025 by Mat Diekhake

Sam Perkins NBA career per-game statistics by season:

Year Team Age G GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FG% 3P% FT%
1984-85 DAL 23 82 42 28.3 11.0 7.4 1.6 0.8 0.8 1.2 .471 .250 .820
1985-86 DAL 24 80 79 32.8 15.4 8.6 1.9 0.9 1.2 1.8 .503 .333 .814
1986-87 DAL 25 80 80 33.6 14.8 7.7 1.8 1.4 1.0 1.7 .482 .352 .828
1987-88 DAL 26 75 75 33.3 14.2 8.0 1.6 1.0 0.7 1.6 .450 .167 .822
1988-89 DAL 27 78 77 36.7 15.0 8.8 1.6 1.0 1.2 1.8 .464 .184 .833
1989-90 DAL 28 76 70 35.1 15.9 7.5 2.3 1.2 0.8 1.9 .493 .214 .778
1990-91 LAL 29 73 66 34.3 13.5 7.4 1.5 0.9 1.1 1.4 .495 .281 .821
1991-92 LAL 30 63 63 37.0 16.5 8.8 2.2 1.0 1.0 1.3 .450 .217 .817
1992-93 LAL 31 49 49 32.4 13.7 7.7 2.6 0.8 1.0 1.6 .459 .172 .829
1992-93 SEA 31 30 13 25.4 12.1 4.8 0.9 0.7 1.0 1.1 .511 .452 .795
1993-94 SEA 32 81 41 26.8 12.3 4.5 1.4 0.8 0.4 1.3 .438 .367 .801
1994-95 SEA 33 82 37 28.7 12.7 4.9 1.6 0.9 0.5 0.9 .466 .397 .799
1995-96 SEA 34 82 20 26.5 11.8 4.5 1.5 1.0 0.6 1.0 .408 .355 .793
1996-97 SEA 35 81 4 24.4 11.0 3.7 1.3 0.9 0.6 1.0 .439 .395 .817
1997-98 SEA 36 81 0 20.7 7.2 3.1 1.4 0.8 0.4 0.8 .416 .392 .789
1998-99 IND 37 48 0 16.4 5.0 2.9 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.5 .400 .389 .717
1999-00 IND 38 81 0 20.0 6.6 3.6 0.8 0.4 0.4 0.8 .417 .408 .825
2000-01 IND 39 64 41 15.6 3.8 2.6 0.6 0.5 0.3 0.3 .381 .345 .842

Sam Perkins — NBA career totals:

Year Team Age G GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FG% 3P% FT%
1984-85 DAL 23 82 42 2317 903 605 135 63 63 102 .471 .250 .820
1985-86 DAL 24 80 79 2626 1234 685 153 75 94 145 .503 .333 .814
1986-87 DAL 25 80 80 2687 1186 616 146 109 77 132 .482 .352 .828
1987-88 DAL 26 75 75 2499 1066 601 118 74 54 119 .450 .167 .822
1988-89 DAL 27 78 77 2860 1171 688 127 76 92 141 .464 .184 .833
1989-90 DAL 28 76 70 2668 1206 572 175 88 64 148 .493 .214 .778
1990-91 LAL 29 73 66 2504 983 538 108 64 78 103 .495 .281 .821
1991-92 LAL 30 63 63 2332 1041 556 141 64 62 83 .450 .217 .817
1992-93 LAL 31 49 49 1589 673 379 128 40 51 76 .459 .172 .829
1992-93 SEA 31 30 13 762 363 145 28 20 31 32 .511 .452 .795
1993-94 SEA 32 81 41 2170 999 366 111 67 31 103 .438 .367 .801
1994-95 SEA 33 82 37 2356 1043 398 135 72 45 77 .466 .397 .799
1995-96 SEA 34 82 20 2169 970 367 120 83 48 82 .408 .355 .793
1996-97 SEA 35 81 4 1976 889 300 103 69 49 77 .439 .395 .817
1997-98 SEA 36 81 0 1675 580 255 113 62 29 62 .416 .392 .789
1998-99 IND 37 48 0 789 238 138 25 15 14 22 .400 .389 .717
1999-00 IND 38 81 0 1620 537 289 68 31 33 63 .417 .408 .825
2000-01 IND 39 64 41 999 242 168 41 33 18 19 .381 .345 .842

Sam Perkins — NBA regular-season career per‑game evolution & impact:

Year Team Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index* Notes 
1984-85 Dallas Rookie Frontcourt Option 28.3 Medium-High 11.0 7.4 1.6 1.6 (0.8 + 0.8) (11.0 + 7.4 + 1.6 + 1.6)/2 = 10.8 As a rookie, given significant minutes and rebounding load; modest defensive contributions. 
1985-86 Dallas Primary Big Scorer / Rebounder 32.8 Very High 15.4 8.6 1.9 2.1 (0.9 + 1.2) = 14.0 Breakout second year; heavy offensive and rebound responsibility. 
1986-87 Dallas Lead Frontcourt Option 33.6 Very High 14.8 7.7 1.8 2.4 (1.4 + 1.0) = 13.35 Slight dip in scoring from prior year, but sustained across the board. 
1987-88 Dallas Stretch Forward / Big 33.3 Medium-High 14.2 8.0 1.6 1.7 (1.0 + 0.7) = 12.75 Greater 3-point emphasis; still solid rebounding and mid-level defensive stats. 
1988-89 Dallas Versatile Big / Floor Spacer 36.7 Very High 15.0 8.8 1.6 2.2 (1.0 + 1.2) = 13.8 Peak productivity, strong across scoring, boards, and defense. 
1989-90 Dallas Primary Forward 35.1 Very High 15.9 7.5 2.3 2.0 (1.2 + 0.8) = 13.85 His scoring peaks; still contributing in all facets. 
1990-91 LA Lakers Frontcourt Contributor / Complement 34.3 High 13.5 7.4 1.5 2.0 (0.9 + 1.1) = 12.2 In a stronger team context, his usage drops a bit, but still plays big minutes.
1991-92 LA Lakers Starting Big with Role Adjustments 37.0 Very High 16.5 8.8 2.2 2.0 (1.0 + 1.0) = 14.75 A resurgence—his best statistical season, heavy across categories. 
1992-93 LA / Seattle Transitional Big / Stretch Option 29.8 High 13.1 6.6 2.0 1.8 (0.8 + 1.0) = 11.75 In split team role, his usage and rebounds dip, though still contributing. 
1993-94 Seattle Stretch Combo Big 26.8 Medium-High 12.3 4.5 1.4 1.2 (0.8 + 0.4) = 9.7 Role shifts toward spacing and bench depth; rebounding and defense soften. 
1994-95 Seattle 3-Point Big / Role Stabilizer 28.7 Medium-High 12.7 4.9 1.6 1.4 (0.9 + 0.5) = 10.8 Solid role as a floor spacer; modest across other stats. 
1995-96 Seattle Veteran Stretch Big 26.5 High 11.8 4.5 1.5 1.6 (1.0 + 0.6) = 9.7 A gradual decline in rebounding; usage still solid due to shooting.
1996-97 Seattle Bench / Role Big 24.4 Medium 11.0 3.7 1.3 1.5 (0.9 + 0.6) = 8.75 Minutes decline; impact shifts more toward spot contributions. 
1997-98 Seattle Veteran Role / Floor Option 20.7 Medium 7.2 3.1 1.4 1.2 (0.8 + 0.4) = 6.45 Sharper drop in usage and production; more limited function. 
1998-99 Indiana Reserve / Stretch Big 16.4 Medium 5.0 2.9 0.5 0.6 (0.3 + 0.3) = 4.5 In final stretch, minimal role, mostly spacing and occasional minutes. 
1999-00 Indiana Role Veteran / Floor Spacing 20.0 Medium 6.6 3.6 0.8 0.8 (0.4 + 0.4) = 6.9 Slight rebound in production though still reduced from peak. 
2000-01 Indiana Mentor / Deep Role 15.6 Medium 3.8 2.6 0.6 0.8 (0.5 + 0.3) = 4.4 Final season: heavily reduced minutes and role; value more in experience.