Josh Giddey vs. John Olive Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Olive 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 Olive

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
John Olive: 1978-79 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 John Olive 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 John Olive 2

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 John Olive 0

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 John Olive 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 John Olive 1.3

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 John Olive 0.6

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 John Olive 0.1

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 John Olive 0.1

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 John Olive 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 John Olive 44

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 John Olive 20

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 John Olive 3

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 John Olive 4

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 John Olive 0

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 John Olive 35

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 John Olive .310

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 John Olive - *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 John Olive .783

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) John Olive 1.3 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) John Olive 1.0 (1980)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) John Olive 0.1 (1979)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) John Olive 0.1 (1979)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) John Olive 0.0 (1980)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 John Olive -

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 John Olive -

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 John Olive -

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 John Olive -

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 John Olive -

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 50 John Olive -

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 20 John Olive -

Total Assists Josh Giddey 13 John Olive -

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 John Olive -

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 2 John Olive -

Total Games Josh Giddey 4 John Olive 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .474 John Olive -

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .500 John Olive - *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 John Olive -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 (2024) John Olive -

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 (2024) John Olive -

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 (2024) John Olive -

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) John Olive -

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 (2024) John Olive -

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