Josh Giddey vs. Richard Jefferson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Richard Jefferson 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.

Richard Jefferson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
Richard Jefferson: 2001-02 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Richard Jefferson 1

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 Richard Jefferson 17

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Richard Jefferson 12

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Richard Jefferson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 Richard Jefferson 12.6

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 Richard Jefferson 4.0

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Richard Jefferson 2.0

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 Richard Jefferson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Richard Jefferson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 Richard Jefferson 14,904

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 Richard Jefferson 4,720

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 Richard Jefferson 2,412

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 Richard Jefferson 787

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 Richard Jefferson 347

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 Richard Jefferson 1,181

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Richard Jefferson .464

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 Richard Jefferson .376

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 Richard Jefferson .768

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Richard Jefferson 22.6 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) Richard Jefferson 7.3 (2005)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) Richard Jefferson 4.0 (2005)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) Richard Jefferson 1.1 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) Richard Jefferson 0.6 (2002)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 Richard Jefferson 10.8

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 Richard Jefferson 4.3

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 Richard Jefferson 1.7

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Richard Jefferson 0.6

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Richard Jefferson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 50 Richard Jefferson 1,511

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 20 Richard Jefferson 608

Total Assists Josh Giddey 13 Richard Jefferson 241

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 Richard Jefferson 87

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 2 Richard Jefferson 44

Total Games Josh Giddey 4 Richard Jefferson 140

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .474 Richard Jefferson .473

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .500 Richard Jefferson .325

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 Richard Jefferson .731

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 (2024) Richard Jefferson 22.2 (2006)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 (2024) Richard Jefferson 6.4 (2003)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 (2024) Richard Jefferson 4.1 (2006)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Richard Jefferson 1.3 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 (2024) Richard Jefferson 0.7 (2004)