Michael Jordan vs. Barry Nelson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Barry Nelson and Michael Jordan 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
Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Jordan | 1 |
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| Barry Nelson | 0 | |
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| Michael Jordan | 1 |
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| Barry Nelson | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Jordan |
30.1 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
1.3 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
6.2 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
0.7 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
5.3 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
0.3 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
2.3 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
- | |   n/a **
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| Michael Jordan |
0.8 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
- | | n/a **
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Jordan |
32,292 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
35 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
6,672 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
20 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
5,633 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
7 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
2,514 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
- | | n/a **
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| Michael Jordan |
893 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
- | | n/a **
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| Michael Jordan |
1,072 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
28 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Jordan |
.497 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
.417 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
.327 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
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| Michael Jordan |
.835 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
.500 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Jordan |
37.1 | | (1987) | |
| Barry Nelson |
1.3 | | (1972) | |
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| Michael Jordan |
8.0 | | (1989) | |
| Barry Nelson |
0.7 | | (1972) | |
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| Michael Jordan |
8.0 | | (1989) | |
| Barry Nelson |
0.3 | | (1972) | |
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| Michael Jordan |
3.2 | | (1988) | |
| Barry Nelson |
- | | | n/a **
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| Michael Jordan |
1.6 | | (1988) | |
| Barry Nelson |
- | | | n/a **
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Jordan |
33.4 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
0.0 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
6.4 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
0.5 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
5.7 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
0.5 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
2.1 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
- | | n/a **
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| Michael Jordan |
0.9 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
- | | n/a **
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Jordan |
5,987 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
0 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
1,152 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
1 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
1,022 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
1 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
376 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
- | | n/a **
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| Michael Jordan |
158 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
- | | n/a **
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| Michael Jordan |
179 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
2 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Jordan |
.487 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
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| Michael Jordan |
.332 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
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| Michael Jordan |
.828 | | |
| Barry Nelson |
- | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Jordan |
43.7 | | (1986) | |
| Barry Nelson |
0.0 | | (1972) | |
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| Michael Jordan |
7.9 | | (1997) | |
| Barry Nelson |
0.5 | | (1972) | |
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| Michael Jordan |
8.5 | | (1985) | |
| Barry Nelson |
0.5 | | (1972) | |
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| Michael Jordan |
2.8 | | (1990) | |
| Barry Nelson |
- | | | n/a **
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| Michael Jordan |
2.3 | | (1987) | |
| Barry Nelson |
- | | | n/a **
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Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat. |
