Josh Giddey vs. Brian Taylor Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Brian Taylor 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.

Brian Taylor

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
Brian Taylor: 1976-77 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Brian Taylor 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 Brian Taylor 6

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Brian Taylor 0

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Brian Taylor 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Josh Giddey 0 Brian Taylor 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 Brian Taylor 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 Brian Taylor 2.4

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Brian Taylor 4.5

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 Brian Taylor 1.8

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Brian Taylor 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 Brian Taylor 4,064

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 Brian Taylor 797

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 Brian Taylor 1,476

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 Brian Taylor 606

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 Brian Taylor 82

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 Brian Taylor 330

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Brian Taylor .487

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 Brian Taylor .376 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 Brian Taylor .803

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Brian Taylor 17.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) Brian Taylor 3.3 (1977)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) Brian Taylor 5.6 (1982)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) Brian Taylor 2.8 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) Brian Taylor 0.3 (1980)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 8.7 Brian Taylor -

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 3.6 Brian Taylor -

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 2.1 Brian Taylor -

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.2 Brian Taylor -

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.4 Brian Taylor -

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 87 Brian Taylor -

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 36 Brian Taylor -

Total Assists Josh Giddey 21 Brian Taylor -

Total Steals Josh Giddey 2 Brian Taylor -

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 4 Brian Taylor -

Total Games Josh Giddey 10 Brian Taylor 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .453 Brian Taylor -

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .353 Brian Taylor - *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .875 Brian Taylor -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 8.7 (2024) Brian Taylor -

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 3.6 (2024) Brian Taylor -

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 2.1 (2024) Brian Taylor -

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.2 (2024) Brian Taylor -

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.4 (2024) Brian Taylor -

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