Wardell Jackson vs. Michael Jordan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Jordan and Wardell Jackson 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Wardell Jackson:
1974-75 to 1974-75
Michael Jordan:
1984-85 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Wardell Jackson0
Michael Jordan6
Wardell Jackson1
Michael Jordan15
Wardell Jackson0
Michael Jordan13
Wardell Jackson0
Michael Jordan14

Honors and Awards

Wardell Jackson0
Michael Jordan5
Wardell Jackson0
Michael Jordan6
Wardell Jackson0
Michael Jordan10
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Wardell Jackson0
Michael Jordan11
Wardell Jackson0
Michael Jordan9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Wardell Jackson0
Michael Jordan9
Wardell Jackson0 *
Michael Jordan1
Wardell Jackson0
Michael Jordan10
Wardell Jackson0
Michael Jordan3
Wardell Jackson0
Michael Jordan1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Wardell Jackson 4.3
Michael Jordan 30.1

Wardell Jackson 2.4
Michael Jordan 6.2

Wardell Jackson 0.5
Michael Jordan 5.3

Wardell Jackson 0.5
Michael Jordan 2.3

Wardell Jackson 0.1
Michael Jordan 0.8

Totals Stats

Wardell Jackson 243
Michael Jordan 32,292

Wardell Jackson 133
Michael Jordan 6,672

Wardell Jackson 30
Michael Jordan 5,633

Wardell Jackson 26
Michael Jordan 2,514

Wardell Jackson 5
Michael Jordan 893

Wardell Jackson 56
Michael Jordan 1,072

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wardell Jackson .397
Michael Jordan .497

3-Point Percentage
Wardell Jackson -
n/a **
Michael Jordan .327

Free Throw Percentage
Wardell Jackson .718
Michael Jordan .835

Best Season (no game minimum)

Wardell Jackson 4.3
(1975)
Michael Jordan 37.1
(1987)

Wardell Jackson 2.4
(1975)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Wardell Jackson 0.5
(1975)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Wardell Jackson 0.5
(1975)
Michael Jordan 3.2
(1988)

Wardell Jackson 0.1
(1975)
Michael Jordan 1.6
(1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Wardell Jackson -
Michael Jordan 33.4

Wardell Jackson -
Michael Jordan 6.4

Wardell Jackson -
Michael Jordan 5.7

Wardell Jackson -
Michael Jordan 2.1

Wardell Jackson -
Michael Jordan 0.9

Totals Stats

Wardell Jackson -
Michael Jordan 5,987

Wardell Jackson -
Michael Jordan 1,152

Wardell Jackson -
Michael Jordan 1,022

Wardell Jackson -
Michael Jordan 376

Wardell Jackson -
Michael Jordan 158

Wardell Jackson 0
Michael Jordan 179

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wardell Jackson -
Michael Jordan .487

3-Point Percentage
Wardell Jackson -
n/a **
Michael Jordan .332

Free Throw Percentage
Wardell Jackson -
Michael Jordan .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Wardell Jackson -
Michael Jordan 43.7
(1986)

Wardell Jackson -
Michael Jordan 7.9
(1997)

Wardell Jackson -
Michael Jordan 8.5
(1985)

Wardell Jackson -
Michael Jordan 2.8
(1990)

Wardell Jackson -
Michael Jordan 2.3
(1987)

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.