Darius Garland vs. John Salmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons and Darius Garland 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

Darius Garland

vs.

John Salmons

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Darius Garland: 2019-20 to 2023-24
John Salmons: 2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Darius Garland 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Seasons Darius Garland 5 John Salmons 13

Playoffs Played Darius Garland 2 John Salmons 5

All-Star Games Darius Garland 1 John Salmons 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Darius Garland 18.4 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Darius Garland 2.6 John Salmons 2.9

Assists Per Game Darius Garland 6.7 John Salmons 2.4

Steals Per Game Darius Garland 1.2 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Darius Garland 0.1 John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Darius Garland 5,660 John Salmons 8,292

Total Rebounds Darius Garland 801 John Salmons 2,603

Total Assists Darius Garland 2,052 John Salmons 2,183

Total Steals Darius Garland 356 John Salmons 756

Total Blocks Darius Garland 33 John Salmons 239

Total Games Darius Garland 307 John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Darius Garland .448 John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage Darius Garland .384 John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage Darius Garland .864 John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Darius Garland 21.7 (2022) John Salmons 18.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Darius Garland 3.3 (2022) John Salmons 4.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Darius Garland 8.6 (2022) John Salmons 3.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Darius Garland 1.3 (2022) John Salmons 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Darius Garland 0.1 (2023) John Salmons 0.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Darius Garland 17.7 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Darius Garland 3.0 John Salmons 2.4

Assists Per Game Darius Garland 5.4 John Salmons 1.8

Steals Per Game Darius Garland 1.1 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Darius Garland 0.2 John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Darius Garland 195 John Salmons 259

Total Rebounds Darius Garland 33 John Salmons 66

Total Assists Darius Garland 59 John Salmons 50

Total Steals Darius Garland 12 John Salmons 21

Total Blocks Darius Garland 2 John Salmons 11

Total Games Darius Garland 11 John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Darius Garland .462 John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage Darius Garland .403 John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage Darius Garland .788 John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Darius Garland 20.6 (2023) John Salmons 18.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Darius Garland 4.0 (2024) John Salmons 4.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Darius Garland 5.7 (2024) John Salmons 4.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Darius Garland 1.6 (2023) John Salmons 1.4 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Darius Garland 0.2 (2023) John Salmons 1.0 (2009)