Aaron Nesmith vs. Jan Van Breda Kolff Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jan Van Breda Kolff 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 2025-26
Jan Van Breda Kolff:
1976-77 to 1982-83

NBA Championships and Seasons

Aaron Nesmith0
Jan Van Breda Kolff0
Aaron Nesmith6
Jan Van Breda Kolff7
Aaron Nesmith4
Jan Van Breda Kolff2
Aaron Nesmith0
Jan Van Breda Kolff0

Honors and Awards

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Aaron Nesmith 9.2
Jan Van Breda Kolff 6.0

Aaron Nesmith 3.3
Jan Van Breda Kolff 4.1

Aaron Nesmith 1.1
Jan Van Breda Kolff 1.9

Aaron Nesmith 0.7
Jan Van Breda Kolff 0.8

Aaron Nesmith 0.4
Jan Van Breda Kolff 0.8

Totals Stats

Aaron Nesmith 2,740
Jan Van Breda Kolff 2,596

Aaron Nesmith 995
Jan Van Breda Kolff 1,778

Aaron Nesmith 322
Jan Van Breda Kolff 815

Aaron Nesmith 199
Jan Van Breda Kolff 363

Aaron Nesmith 117
Jan Van Breda Kolff 329

Aaron Nesmith 299
Jan Van Breda Kolff 434

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Aaron Nesmith .456
Jan Van Breda Kolff .439

3-Point Percentage
Aaron Nesmith .384
Jan Van Breda Kolff .300

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Free Throw Percentage
Aaron Nesmith .825
Jan Van Breda Kolff .814

Best Season (no game minimum)

Aaron Nesmith 15.5
(2026)
Jan Van Breda Kolff 10.2
(1977)

Aaron Nesmith 4.5
(2026)
Jan Van Breda Kolff 6.4
(1977)

Aaron Nesmith 1.5
(2026)
Jan Van Breda Kolff 3.0
(1980)

Aaron Nesmith 0.9
(2024)
Jan Van Breda Kolff 1.2
(1980)

Aaron Nesmith 0.7
(2024)
Jan Van Breda Kolff 0.9
(1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Aaron Nesmith 8.3
Jan Van Breda Kolff 5.3

Aaron Nesmith 4.0
Jan Van Breda Kolff 5.8

Aaron Nesmith 1.1
Jan Van Breda Kolff 1.8

Aaron Nesmith 0.6
Jan Van Breda Kolff 0.5

Aaron Nesmith 0.5
Jan Van Breda Kolff 1.0

Totals Stats

Aaron Nesmith 497
Jan Van Breda Kolff 21

Aaron Nesmith 242
Jan Van Breda Kolff 23

Aaron Nesmith 67
Jan Van Breda Kolff 7

Aaron Nesmith 34
Jan Van Breda Kolff 2

Aaron Nesmith 32
Jan Van Breda Kolff 4

Aaron Nesmith 60
Jan Van Breda Kolff 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Aaron Nesmith .438
Jan Van Breda Kolff .381

3-Point Percentage
Aaron Nesmith .385
Jan Van Breda Kolff -

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Free Throw Percentage
Aaron Nesmith .886
Jan Van Breda Kolff .833

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Aaron Nesmith 12.7
(2025)
Jan Van Breda Kolff 10.5
(1979)

Aaron Nesmith 5.7
(2025)
Jan Van Breda Kolff 10.0
(1979)

Aaron Nesmith 2.2
(2024)
Jan Van Breda Kolff 3.5
(1979)

Aaron Nesmith 0.9
(2025)
Jan Van Breda Kolff 1.0
(1982)

Aaron Nesmith 0.8
(2025)
Jan Van Breda Kolff 1.5
(1979)

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