Anthony Edwards vs. Louie Nelson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Louie Nelson and Anthony Edwards 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

Anthony Edwards

vs.

Louie Nelson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Anthony Edwards: 2020-21 to 2023-24
Louie Nelson: 1973-74 to 1977-78

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Anthony Edwards 0 Louie Nelson 0

NBA Seasons Anthony Edwards 4 Louie Nelson 5

Playoffs Played Anthony Edwards 3 Louie Nelson 0

All-Star Games Anthony Edwards 2 Louie Nelson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Anthony Edwards 22.9 Louie Nelson 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Edwards 5.2 Louie Nelson 2.4

Assists Per Game Anthony Edwards 4.1 Louie Nelson 1.9

Steals Per Game Anthony Edwards 1.4 Louie Nelson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Anthony Edwards 0.6 Louie Nelson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Anthony Edwards 6,920 Louie Nelson 2,113

Total Rebounds Anthony Edwards 1,567 Louie Nelson 527

Total Assists Anthony Edwards 1,241 Louie Nelson 436

Total Steals Anthony Edwards 413 Louie Nelson 202

Total Blocks Anthony Edwards 182 Louie Nelson 21

Total Games Anthony Edwards 302 Louie Nelson 224

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Anthony Edwards .446 Louie Nelson .437

3-Point Percentage Anthony Edwards .353 Louie Nelson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Anthony Edwards .793 Louie Nelson .738

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Anthony Edwards 25.9 (2024) Louie Nelson 12.5 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Edwards 5.8 (2023) Louie Nelson 3.1 (1976)

Assists Per Game Anthony Edwards 5.1 (2024) Louie Nelson 2.6 (1976)

Steals Per Game Anthony Edwards 1.6 (2023) Louie Nelson 1.2 (1976)

Blocks Per Game Anthony Edwards 0.7 (2023) Louie Nelson 0.2 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Anthony Edwards 28.9 Louie Nelson -

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Edwards 5.5 Louie Nelson -

Assists Per Game Anthony Edwards 4.6 Louie Nelson -

Steals Per Game Anthony Edwards 1.6 Louie Nelson -

Blocks Per Game Anthony Edwards 1.3 Louie Nelson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Anthony Edwards 433 Louie Nelson -

Total Rebounds Anthony Edwards 82 Louie Nelson -

Total Assists Anthony Edwards 69 Louie Nelson -

Total Steals Anthony Edwards 24 Louie Nelson -

Total Blocks Anthony Edwards 20 Louie Nelson -

Total Games Anthony Edwards 15 Louie Nelson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Anthony Edwards .480 Louie Nelson -

3-Point Percentage Anthony Edwards .394 Louie Nelson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Anthony Edwards .837 Louie Nelson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Anthony Edwards 31.6 (2023) Louie Nelson -

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Edwards 8.0 (2024) Louie Nelson -

Assists Per Game Anthony Edwards 6.3 (2024) Louie Nelson -

Steals Per Game Anthony Edwards 2.0 (2024) Louie Nelson -

Blocks Per Game Anthony Edwards 2.0 (2023) Louie Nelson -

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.