Deandre Ayton vs. Jameer Nelson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jameer Nelson and Deandre Ayton 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

Deandre Ayton

vs.

Jameer Nelson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Deandre Ayton: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Jameer Nelson: 2004-05 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Deandre Ayton 0 Jameer Nelson 0

NBA Seasons Deandre Ayton 6 Jameer Nelson 14

Playoffs Played Deandre Ayton 3 Jameer Nelson 6

All-Star Games Deandre Ayton 0 Jameer Nelson 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 16.7 Jameer Nelson 11.3

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 10.5 Jameer Nelson 3.0

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.6 Jameer Nelson 5.1

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.7 Jameer Nelson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.0 Jameer Nelson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Deandre Ayton 5,966 Jameer Nelson 9,940

Total Rebounds Deandre Ayton 3,761 Jameer Nelson 2,595

Total Assists Deandre Ayton 585 Jameer Nelson 4,508

Total Steals Deandre Ayton 261 Jameer Nelson 772

Total Blocks Deandre Ayton 341 Jameer Nelson 68

Total Games Deandre Ayton 358 Jameer Nelson 878

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deandre Ayton .592 Jameer Nelson .436

3-Point Percentage Deandre Ayton .244 Jameer Nelson .368

Free Throw Percentage Deandre Ayton .761 Jameer Nelson .810

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 18.2 (2020) Jameer Nelson 16.7 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 11.5 (2020) Jameer Nelson 3.7 (2013)

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.9 (2020) Jameer Nelson 7.4 (2013)

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.0 (2024) Jameer Nelson 1.3 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.5 (2020) Jameer Nelson 0.1 (2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 15.9 Jameer Nelson 15.0

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 10.5 Jameer Nelson 3.5

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.3 Jameer Nelson 4.6

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.6 Jameer Nelson 0.8

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.9 Jameer Nelson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Deandre Ayton 714 Jameer Nelson 661

Total Rebounds Deandre Ayton 473 Jameer Nelson 154

Total Assists Deandre Ayton 57 Jameer Nelson 204

Total Steals Deandre Ayton 29 Jameer Nelson 37

Total Blocks Deandre Ayton 41 Jameer Nelson 3

Total Games Deandre Ayton 45 Jameer Nelson 44

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deandre Ayton .629 Jameer Nelson .445

3-Point Percentage Deandre Ayton .500 Jameer Nelson .372

Free Throw Percentage Deandre Ayton .661 Jameer Nelson .792

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 17.9 (2022) Jameer Nelson 19.0 (2010)

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 11.8 (2021) Jameer Nelson 4.2 (2011)

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.7 (2022) Jameer Nelson 6.6 (2012)

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.8 (2021) Jameer Nelson 2.0 (2011)

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.1 (2021) Jameer Nelson 0.2 (2012)