Josh Giddey vs. DeMarcus Nelson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars DeMarcus Nelson 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.

DeMarcus Nelson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
DeMarcus Nelson: 2008-09 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 DeMarcus Nelson 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 DeMarcus Nelson 1

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 DeMarcus Nelson 0

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 DeMarcus Nelson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 DeMarcus Nelson 4.1

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 DeMarcus Nelson 1.8

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 DeMarcus Nelson 1.0

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 DeMarcus Nelson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 DeMarcus Nelson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 DeMarcus Nelson 53

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 DeMarcus Nelson 24

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 DeMarcus Nelson 13

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 DeMarcus Nelson 9

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 DeMarcus Nelson 2

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 DeMarcus Nelson 13

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 DeMarcus Nelson .444

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 DeMarcus Nelson .000

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 DeMarcus Nelson .357

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) DeMarcus Nelson 4.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) DeMarcus Nelson 1.8 (2009)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) DeMarcus Nelson 1.0 (2009)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) DeMarcus Nelson 0.7 (2009)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) DeMarcus Nelson 0.2 (2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 7.5 DeMarcus Nelson -

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 4.5 DeMarcus Nelson -

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.0 DeMarcus Nelson -

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.0 DeMarcus Nelson -

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 DeMarcus Nelson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 15 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 9 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Assists Josh Giddey 6 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Steals Josh Giddey 0 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 1 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Games Josh Giddey 2 DeMarcus Nelson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .333 DeMarcus Nelson -

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .200 DeMarcus Nelson -

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey 1.000 DeMarcus Nelson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 7.5 (2024) DeMarcus Nelson -

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 4.5 (2024) DeMarcus Nelson -

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.0 (2024) DeMarcus Nelson -

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.0 (2024) DeMarcus Nelson -

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 (2024) DeMarcus Nelson -