Josh Giddey vs. Ben Kelso Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ben Kelso and Josh Giddey 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

Josh Giddey

vs.

Ben Kelso

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
Ben Kelso: 1973-74 to 1973-74

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Ben Kelso 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 Ben Kelso 1

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Ben Kelso 1

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Ben Kelso 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 Ben Kelso 1.8

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 Ben Kelso 0.7

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Ben Kelso 0.4

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 Ben Kelso 0.3

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Ben Kelso 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 Ben Kelso 85

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 Ben Kelso 31

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 Ben Kelso 18

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 Ben Kelso 12

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 Ben Kelso 1

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 Ben Kelso 46

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Ben Kelso .365

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 Ben Kelso - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 Ben Kelso .682

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Ben Kelso 1.8 (1974)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) Ben Kelso 0.7 (1974)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) Ben Kelso 0.4 (1974)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) Ben Kelso 0.3 (1974)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) Ben Kelso 0.0 (1974)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 Ben Kelso 0.0

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 Ben Kelso 1.0

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 Ben Kelso 1.0

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Ben Kelso 0.0

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Ben Kelso 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 50 Ben Kelso 0

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 20 Ben Kelso 1

Total Assists Josh Giddey 13 Ben Kelso 1

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 Ben Kelso 0

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 2 Ben Kelso 0

Total Games Josh Giddey 4 Ben Kelso 1

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .474 Ben Kelso .000

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .500 Ben Kelso - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 Ben Kelso -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 (2024) Ben Kelso 0.0 (1974)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 (2024) Ben Kelso 1.0 (1974)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 (2024) Ben Kelso 1.0 (1974)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Ben Kelso 0.0 (1974)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 (2024) Ben Kelso 0.0 (1974)

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.