Richard Jefferson vs. Michael Phelps Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Phelps and Richard Jefferson 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

Richard Jefferson

vs.

Michael Phelps

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Richard Jefferson: 2001-02 to 2017-18
Michael Phelps: 1985-86 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Richard Jefferson 1 Michael Phelps 0

NBA Seasons Richard Jefferson 17 Michael Phelps 3

Playoffs Played Richard Jefferson 12 Michael Phelps 0

All-Star Games Richard Jefferson 0 Michael Phelps 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 12.6 Michael Phelps 3.6

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 Michael Phelps 1.1

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 2.0 Michael Phelps 1.0

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 Michael Phelps 0.5

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Michael Phelps 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 14,904 Michael Phelps 470

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 4,720 Michael Phelps 141

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 2,412 Michael Phelps 138

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 787 Michael Phelps 71

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 347 Michael Phelps 3

Total Games Richard Jefferson 1,181 Michael Phelps 132

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .464 Michael Phelps .416

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .376 Michael Phelps .091

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .768 Michael Phelps .639

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.6 (2008) Michael Phelps 4.5 (1988)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 7.3 (2005) Michael Phelps 1.3 (1986)

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 (2005) Michael Phelps 1.5 (1988)

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.1 (2004) Michael Phelps 2.5 (1988)

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 (2002) Michael Phelps 0.0 (1987)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 10.8 Michael Phelps -

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.3 Michael Phelps -

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.7 Michael Phelps -

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 Michael Phelps -

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Michael Phelps -

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 1,511 Michael Phelps -

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 608 Michael Phelps -

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 241 Michael Phelps -

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 87 Michael Phelps -

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 44 Michael Phelps -

Total Games Richard Jefferson 140 Michael Phelps 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .473 Michael Phelps -

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .325 Michael Phelps -

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .731 Michael Phelps -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.2 (2006) Michael Phelps -

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 6.4 (2003) Michael Phelps -

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.1 (2006) Michael Phelps -

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.3 (2004) Michael Phelps -

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 (2004) Michael Phelps -