Aaron Nesmith vs. Clifford Ray Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Clifford Ray and Aaron Nesmith 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
2025-26
Aaron Nesmith:
2020-21 to 2024-25
Clifford Ray:
1971-72 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

Aaron Nesmith0
Clifford Ray1
Aaron Nesmith5
Clifford Ray10
Aaron Nesmith4
Clifford Ray6
Aaron Nesmith0
Clifford Ray0

Honors and Awards

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Aaron Nesmith 8.9
Clifford Ray 7.4

Aaron Nesmith 3.3
Clifford Ray 8.9

Aaron Nesmith 1.1
Clifford Ray 2.2

Aaron Nesmith 0.7
Clifford Ray 0.8

*
Aaron Nesmith 0.4
Clifford Ray 1.0

*

Totals Stats

Aaron Nesmith 2,570
Clifford Ray 5,821

Aaron Nesmith 946
Clifford Ray 6,953

Aaron Nesmith 305
Clifford Ray 1,728

Aaron Nesmith 190
Clifford Ray 501

*
Aaron Nesmith 114
Clifford Ray 638

*
Aaron Nesmith 288
Clifford Ray 784

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Aaron Nesmith .463
Clifford Ray .524

3-Point Percentage
Aaron Nesmith .385
Clifford Ray .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
Aaron Nesmith .828
Clifford Ray .588

Best Season (no game minimum)

Aaron Nesmith 12.2
(2024)
Clifford Ray 9.4
(1975)

Aaron Nesmith 4.0
(2025)
Clifford Ray 12.2
(1974)

Aaron Nesmith 1.5
(2024)
Clifford Ray 3.7
(1973)

Aaron Nesmith 0.9
(2024)
Clifford Ray 1.2
(1975)

*
Aaron Nesmith 0.7
(2024)
Clifford Ray 2.2
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Aaron Nesmith 8.3
Clifford Ray 8.3

Aaron Nesmith 4.0
Clifford Ray 10.1

Aaron Nesmith 1.1
Clifford Ray 2.1

Aaron Nesmith 0.6
Clifford Ray 1.0

*
Aaron Nesmith 0.5
Clifford Ray 1.4

*

Totals Stats

Aaron Nesmith 497
Clifford Ray 496

Aaron Nesmith 242
Clifford Ray 608

Aaron Nesmith 67
Clifford Ray 125

Aaron Nesmith 34
Clifford Ray 51

*
Aaron Nesmith 32
Clifford Ray 70

*
Aaron Nesmith 60
Clifford Ray 60

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Aaron Nesmith .438
Clifford Ray .538

3-Point Percentage
Aaron Nesmith .385
Clifford Ray -

*
Free Throw Percentage
Aaron Nesmith .886
Clifford Ray .590

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Aaron Nesmith 12.7
(2025)
Clifford Ray 15.3
(1972)

Aaron Nesmith 5.7
(2025)
Clifford Ray 16.5
(1972)

Aaron Nesmith 2.2
(2024)
Clifford Ray 4.0
(1972)

Aaron Nesmith 0.9
(2025)
Clifford Ray 1.5
(1976)

*
Aaron Nesmith 0.8
(2025)
Clifford Ray 1.9
(1974)

*
Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.