Josh Giddey vs. James Hardy Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars James Hardy 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.

James Hardy

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
James Hardy: 1978-79 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 James Hardy 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 James Hardy 4

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 James Hardy 0

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 James Hardy 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 James Hardy 5.7

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 James Hardy 5.3

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 James Hardy 1.3

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 James Hardy 0.7

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 James Hardy 0.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 James Hardy 1,410

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 James Hardy 1,312

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 James Hardy 315

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 James Hardy 178

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 James Hardy 235

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 James Hardy 249

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 James Hardy .481

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 James Hardy .333 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 James Hardy .700

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) James Hardy 6.7 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) James Hardy 5.8 (1981)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) James Hardy 1.6 (1981)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) James Hardy 0.9 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) James Hardy 1.1 (1980)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.0 James Hardy -

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 James Hardy -

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 4.0 James Hardy -

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 James Hardy -

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 James Hardy -

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 36 James Hardy -

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 17 James Hardy -

Total Assists Josh Giddey 12 James Hardy -

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 James Hardy -

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 1 James Hardy -

Total Games Josh Giddey 3 James Hardy 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 James Hardy -

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .417 James Hardy - *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 James Hardy -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.0 (2024) James Hardy -

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 (2024) James Hardy -

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 4.0 (2024) James Hardy -

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) James Hardy -

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) James Hardy -

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.