James Harden vs. Nick Van Exel Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Nick Van Exel and James Harden 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
NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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James Harden:
2009-10 to 2023-24
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Nick Van Exel:
1993-94 to 2005-06
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Honors and Awards |
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James Harden | 1 |
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Nick Van Exel | 0 | |
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James Harden | 2 |
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Nick Van Exel | 0 | |
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
James Harden |
24.1 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
14.4 | | |
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James Harden |
5.6 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
2.9 | | |
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James Harden |
7.1 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
6.6 | | |
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James Harden |
1.5 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
0.8 | | |
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James Harden |
0.6 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
James Harden |
25,885 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
12,658 | | |
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James Harden |
6,017 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
2,545 | | |
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James Harden |
7,629 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
5,777 | | |
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James Harden |
1,597 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
726 | | |
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James Harden |
600 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
92 | | |
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James Harden |
1,072 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
880 | | |
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Percentages |
James Harden |
.441 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
.405 | | |
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James Harden |
.364 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
.357 | | |
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James Harden |
.861 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
.794 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
James Harden |
36.1 | | (2019) | |
Nick Van Exel |
18.4 | | (2002) | |
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James Harden |
8.1 | | (2017) | |
Nick Van Exel |
3.9 | | (2000) | |
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James Harden |
11.2 | | (2017) | |
Nick Van Exel |
9.0 | | (2000) | |
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James Harden |
2.0 | | (2019) | |
Nick Van Exel |
1.2 | | (1995) | |
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James Harden |
0.9 | | (2020) | |
Nick Van Exel |
0.3 | | (2001) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
James Harden |
22.7 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
13.6 | | |
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James Harden |
5.5 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
2.9 | | |
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James Harden |
6.3 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
4.5 | | |
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James Harden |
1.7 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
0.8 | | |
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James Harden |
0.5 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
James Harden |
3,708 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
1,032 | | |
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James Harden |
893 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
221 | | |
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James Harden |
1,034 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
342 | | |
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James Harden |
270 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
64 | | |
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James Harden |
89 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
6 | | |
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James Harden |
163 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
76 | | |
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Percentages |
James Harden |
.425 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
.394 | | |
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James Harden |
.340 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
.324 | | |
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James Harden |
.870 | | |
Nick Van Exel |
.753 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
James Harden |
31.6 | | (2019) | |
Nick Van Exel |
20.0 | | (1995) | |
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James Harden |
6.8 | | (2019) | |
Nick Van Exel |
4.0 | | (1996) | |
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James Harden |
8.6 | | (2022) | |
Nick Van Exel |
7.3 | | (1995) | |
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James Harden |
2.4 | | (2016) | |
Nick Van Exel |
2.1 | | (1995) | |
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James Harden |
1.3 | | (2024) | |
Nick Van Exel |
0.3 | | (1995) | |
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