Don Buse vs. Joakim Noah Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joakim Noah and Don Buse 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Don Buse:
1976-77 to 1984-85
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Joakim Noah:
2007-08 to 2019-20
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NBA Championships and Seasons |
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| Don Buse | 1 |
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| Joakim Noah | 2 | |
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Honors and Awards |
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| Don Buse | 1 |
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| Joakim Noah | 0 | |
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| Don Buse | 1 |
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| Joakim Noah | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Don Buse |
6.9 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
8.8 | | |
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| Don Buse |
2.3 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
9.0 | | |
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| Don Buse |
4.5 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
2.8 | | |
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| Don Buse |
1.8 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
0.8 | | |
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| Don Buse |
0.1 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
1.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Don Buse |
4,485 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
5,881 | | |
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| Don Buse |
1,507 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
6,058 | | |
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| Don Buse |
2,920 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
1,907 | | |
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| Don Buse |
1,160 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
534 | | |
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| Don Buse |
97 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
874 | | |
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| Don Buse |
648 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
672 | | |
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Percentages |
| Don Buse |
.442 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
.491 | | |
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| Don Buse |
.333 | | 
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| Joakim Noah |
.000 | | |
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| Don Buse |
.780 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
.700 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Don Buse |
9.7 | | (1982) | |
| Joakim Noah |
12.6 | | (2014) | |
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| Don Buse |
3.3 | | (1977) | |
| Joakim Noah |
11.3 | | (2014) | |
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| Don Buse |
8.5 | | (1977) | |
| Joakim Noah |
5.4 | | (2014) | |
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| Don Buse |
3.5 | | (1977) | |
| Joakim Noah |
1.2 | | (2014) | |
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| Don Buse |
0.3 | | (1982) | |
| Joakim Noah |
2.1 | | (2013) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Don Buse |
6.5 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
9.3 | | |
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| Don Buse |
2.6 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
10.6 | | |
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| Don Buse |
3.6 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
2.7 | | |
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| Don Buse |
1.1 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
0.9 | | |
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| Don Buse |
0.2 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
1.7 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Don Buse |
227 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
579 | | |
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| Don Buse |
91 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
659 | | |
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| Don Buse |
125 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
167 | | |
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| Don Buse |
37 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
58 | | |
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| Don Buse |
6 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
106 | | |
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| Don Buse |
35 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
62 | | |
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Percentages |
| Don Buse |
.399 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
.465 | | |
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| Don Buse |
.391 | |
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| Joakim Noah |
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| Don Buse |
.714 | | |
| Joakim Noah |
.676 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Don Buse |
8.5 | | (1980) | |
| Joakim Noah |
15.0 | | (2012) | |
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| Don Buse |
3.7 | | (1979) | |
| Joakim Noah |
13.1 | | (2009) | |
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| Don Buse |
5.5 | | (1980) | |
| Joakim Noah |
4.6 | | (2014) | |
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| Don Buse |
2.0 | | (1978) | |
| Joakim Noah |
1.8 | | (2010) | |
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| Don Buse |
0.3 | | (1984) | |
| Joakim Noah |
2.2 | | (2013) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
