Marvin Barnes vs. Josh Giddey Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Giddey and Marvin Barnes 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

Marvin Barnes

vs.

Josh Giddey

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Marvin Barnes: 1976-77 to 1979-80
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Marvin Barnes 0 Josh Giddey 0

NBA Seasons Marvin Barnes 4 Josh Giddey 3

Playoffs Played Marvin Barnes 0 Josh Giddey 1

All-Star Games Marvin Barnes 0 Josh Giddey 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Marvin Barnes 9.2 Josh Giddey 13.9

Rebounds Per Game Marvin Barnes 5.5 Josh Giddey 7.3

Assists Per Game Marvin Barnes 1.5 Josh Giddey 5.7

Steals Per Game Marvin Barnes 0.8 Josh Giddey 0.8

Blocks Per Game Marvin Barnes 1.0 Josh Giddey 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Marvin Barnes 1,569 Josh Giddey 2,920

Total Rebounds Marvin Barnes 946 Josh Giddey 1,534

Total Assists Marvin Barnes 252 Josh Giddey 1,200

Total Steals Marvin Barnes 145 Josh Giddey 160

Total Blocks Marvin Barnes 167 Josh Giddey 95

Total Games Marvin Barnes 171 Josh Giddey 210

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Marvin Barnes .442 Josh Giddey .464

3-Point Percentage Marvin Barnes - * Josh Giddey .310

Free Throw Percentage Marvin Barnes .672 Josh Giddey .753

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Marvin Barnes 11.4 (1978) Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Marvin Barnes 7.3 (1978) Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023)

Assists Per Game Marvin Barnes 2.3 (1978) Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022)

Steals Per Game Marvin Barnes 1.1 (1978) Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022)

Blocks Per Game Marvin Barnes 1.4 (1978) Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Marvin Barnes - Josh Giddey 12.0

Rebounds Per Game Marvin Barnes - Josh Giddey 5.7

Assists Per Game Marvin Barnes - Josh Giddey 4.0

Steals Per Game Marvin Barnes - Josh Giddey 0.3

Blocks Per Game Marvin Barnes - Josh Giddey 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Marvin Barnes - Josh Giddey 36

Total Rebounds Marvin Barnes - Josh Giddey 17

Total Assists Marvin Barnes - Josh Giddey 12

Total Steals Marvin Barnes - Josh Giddey 1

Total Blocks Marvin Barnes - Josh Giddey 1

Total Games Marvin Barnes 0 Josh Giddey 3

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Marvin Barnes - Josh Giddey .464

3-Point Percentage Marvin Barnes - * Josh Giddey .417

Free Throw Percentage Marvin Barnes - Josh Giddey .833

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Marvin Barnes - Josh Giddey 12.0 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Marvin Barnes - Josh Giddey 5.7 (2024)

Assists Per Game Marvin Barnes - Josh Giddey 4.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Marvin Barnes - Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Marvin Barnes - Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024)

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