Josh Giddey vs. John Lucas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Lucas 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.

John Lucas

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
John Lucas: 1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 John Lucas 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 John Lucas 14

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 John Lucas 6

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 John Lucas 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 John Lucas 10.7

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 John Lucas 2.3

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 John Lucas 7.0

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 John Lucas 1.4

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 John Lucas 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 John Lucas 9,951

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 John Lucas 2,151

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 John Lucas 6,454

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 John Lucas 1,273

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 John Lucas 73

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 John Lucas 928

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 John Lucas .449

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 John Lucas .303 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 John Lucas .776

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) John Lucas 17.5 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) John Lucas 3.1 (1978)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) John Lucas 10.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) John Lucas 2.0 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) John Lucas 0.2 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 John Lucas 11.2

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 John Lucas 2.1

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 John Lucas 4.9

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 John Lucas 1.2

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 John Lucas 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 50 John Lucas 502

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 20 John Lucas 96

Total Assists Josh Giddey 13 John Lucas 219

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 John Lucas 52

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 2 John Lucas 6

Total Games Josh Giddey 4 John Lucas 45

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .474 John Lucas .451

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .500 John Lucas .261 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 John Lucas .746

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 (2024) John Lucas 15.6 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 (2024) John Lucas 4.2 (1985)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 (2024) John Lucas 6.9 (1977)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) John Lucas 2.0 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 (2024) John Lucas 0.3 (1977)

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