James Harden vs. Richard Jefferson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Richard Jefferson 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
James Harden:
2009-10 to 2023-24
Richard Jefferson:
2001-02 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

James Harden0
Richard Jefferson1
James Harden15
Richard Jefferson17
James Harden14
Richard Jefferson12
James Harden10
Richard Jefferson0

Honors and Awards

James Harden1
Richard Jefferson0
James Harden6
Richard Jefferson0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
James Harden7
Richard Jefferson0
James Harden3
Richard Jefferson0
James Harden2
Richard Jefferson0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

James Harden 24.2
Richard Jefferson 12.6

James Harden 5.6
Richard Jefferson 4.0

James Harden 7.1
Richard Jefferson 2.0

James Harden 1.5
Richard Jefferson 0.7

James Harden 0.6
Richard Jefferson 0.3

Totals Stats

James Harden 25,803
Richard Jefferson 14,904

James Harden 5,977
Richard Jefferson 4,720

James Harden 7,574
Richard Jefferson 2,412

James Harden 1,590
Richard Jefferson 787

James Harden 600
Richard Jefferson 347

James Harden 1,065
Richard Jefferson 1,181

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden .442
Richard Jefferson .464

3-Point Percentage
James Harden .364
Richard Jefferson .376

Free Throw Percentage
James Harden .861
Richard Jefferson .768

Best Season (no game minimum)

James Harden 36.1
(2019)
Richard Jefferson 22.6
(2008)

James Harden 8.1
(2017)
Richard Jefferson 7.3
(2005)

James Harden 11.2
(2017)
Richard Jefferson 4.0
(2005)

James Harden 2.0
(2019)
Richard Jefferson 1.1
(2004)

James Harden 0.9
(2020)
Richard Jefferson 0.6
(2002)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

James Harden 22.7
Richard Jefferson 10.8

James Harden 5.5
Richard Jefferson 4.3

James Harden 6.3
Richard Jefferson 1.7

James Harden 1.7
Richard Jefferson 0.6

James Harden 0.5
Richard Jefferson 0.3

Totals Stats

James Harden 3,637
Richard Jefferson 1,511

James Harden 883
Richard Jefferson 608

James Harden 1,013
Richard Jefferson 241

James Harden 267
Richard Jefferson 87

James Harden 85
Richard Jefferson 44

James Harden 160
Richard Jefferson 140

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden .424
Richard Jefferson .473

3-Point Percentage
James Harden .338
Richard Jefferson .325

Free Throw Percentage
James Harden .869
Richard Jefferson .731

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

James Harden 31.6
(2019)
Richard Jefferson 22.2
(2006)

James Harden 6.8
(2019)
Richard Jefferson 6.4
(2003)

James Harden 8.6
(2022)
Richard Jefferson 4.1
(2006)

James Harden 2.4
(2016)
Richard Jefferson 1.3
(2004)

James Harden 1.0
(2013)
Richard Jefferson 0.7
(2004)