Aaron Nesmith vs. John Salmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons 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
John Salmons: 2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Aaron Nesmith 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Seasons Aaron Nesmith 5 John Salmons 13

Playoffs Played Aaron Nesmith 4 John Salmons 5

All-Star Games Aaron Nesmith 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Aaron Nesmith 8.9 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Nesmith 3.3 John Salmons 2.9

Assists Per Game Aaron Nesmith 1.1 John Salmons 2.4

Steals Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.7 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.4 John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Aaron Nesmith 2,570 John Salmons 8,292

Total Rebounds Aaron Nesmith 946 John Salmons 2,603

Total Assists Aaron Nesmith 305 John Salmons 2,183

Total Steals Aaron Nesmith 190 John Salmons 756

Total Blocks Aaron Nesmith 114 John Salmons 239

Total Games Aaron Nesmith 288 John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Aaron Nesmith .463 John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage Aaron Nesmith .385 John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage Aaron Nesmith .828 John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Aaron Nesmith 12.2 (2024) John Salmons 18.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Nesmith 4.0 (2025) John Salmons 4.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Aaron Nesmith 1.5 (2024) John Salmons 3.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.9 (2024) John Salmons 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.7 (2024) John Salmons 0.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Aaron Nesmith 8.3 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Nesmith 4.0 John Salmons 2.4

Assists Per Game Aaron Nesmith 1.1 John Salmons 1.8

Steals Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.6 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.5 John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Aaron Nesmith 497 John Salmons 259

Total Rebounds Aaron Nesmith 242 John Salmons 66

Total Assists Aaron Nesmith 67 John Salmons 50

Total Steals Aaron Nesmith 34 John Salmons 21

Total Blocks Aaron Nesmith 32 John Salmons 11

Total Games Aaron Nesmith 60 John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Aaron Nesmith .438 John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage Aaron Nesmith .385 John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage Aaron Nesmith .886 John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Aaron Nesmith 12.7 (2025) John Salmons 18.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Nesmith 5.7 (2025) John Salmons 4.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Aaron Nesmith 2.2 (2024) John Salmons 4.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.9 (2025) John Salmons 1.4 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.8 (2025) John Salmons 1.0 (2009)