Josh Giddey vs. Derek Strong Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derek Strong 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.

Derek Strong

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
Derek Strong: 1991-92 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Derek Strong 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 Derek Strong 10

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Derek Strong 3

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Derek Strong 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 Derek Strong 6.8

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 Derek Strong 4.9

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Derek Strong 0.6

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 Derek Strong 0.4

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Derek Strong 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 Derek Strong 3,088

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 Derek Strong 2,213

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 Derek Strong 291

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 Derek Strong 203

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 Derek Strong 94

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 Derek Strong 456

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Derek Strong .430

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 Derek Strong .180

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 Derek Strong .786

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Derek Strong 12.7 (1998)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) Derek Strong 7.4 (1998)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) Derek Strong 1.0 (1992)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) Derek Strong 0.6 (1997)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) Derek Strong 0.4 (1998)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.0 Derek Strong 7.6

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Derek Strong 7.4

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 4.0 Derek Strong 0.7

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Derek Strong 0.6

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Derek Strong 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 36 Derek Strong 76

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 17 Derek Strong 74

Total Assists Josh Giddey 12 Derek Strong 7

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 Derek Strong 6

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 1 Derek Strong 3

Total Games Josh Giddey 3 Derek Strong 10

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Derek Strong .481

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .417 Derek Strong .000

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 Derek Strong .727

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.0 (2024) Derek Strong 12.2 (1997)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 (2024) Derek Strong 10.0 (1997)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 4.0 (2024) Derek Strong 0.8 (1997)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Derek Strong 1.0 (1999)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Derek Strong 0.4 (1997)