Aaron Nesmith vs. Lonnie Shelton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lonnie Shelton 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
Lonnie Shelton: 1976-77 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Aaron Nesmith 0 Lonnie Shelton 1

NBA Seasons Aaron Nesmith 5 Lonnie Shelton 10

Playoffs Played Aaron Nesmith 4 Lonnie Shelton 6

All-Star Games Aaron Nesmith 0 Lonnie Shelton 1

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Aaron Nesmith 0 Lonnie Shelton 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Aaron Nesmith 8.9 Lonnie Shelton 12.0

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Nesmith 3.3 Lonnie Shelton 6.1

Assists Per Game Aaron Nesmith 1.1 Lonnie Shelton 2.2

Steals Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.7 Lonnie Shelton 1.1

Blocks Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.4 Lonnie Shelton 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Aaron Nesmith 2,570 Lonnie Shelton 8,049

Total Rebounds Aaron Nesmith 946 Lonnie Shelton 4,136

Total Assists Aaron Nesmith 305 Lonnie Shelton 1,459

Total Steals Aaron Nesmith 190 Lonnie Shelton 739

Total Blocks Aaron Nesmith 114 Lonnie Shelton 559

Total Games Aaron Nesmith 288 Lonnie Shelton 673

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Aaron Nesmith .463 Lonnie Shelton .492

3-Point Percentage Aaron Nesmith .385 Lonnie Shelton .097 *

Free Throw Percentage Aaron Nesmith .828 Lonnie Shelton .738

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Aaron Nesmith 12.2 (2024) Lonnie Shelton 14.9 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Nesmith 4.0 (2025) Lonnie Shelton 7.7 (1977)

Assists Per Game Aaron Nesmith 1.5 (2024) Lonnie Shelton 3.1 (1982)

Steals Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.9 (2024) Lonnie Shelton 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.7 (2024) Lonnie Shelton 1.4 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Aaron Nesmith 8.3 Lonnie Shelton 12.0

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Nesmith 4.0 Lonnie Shelton 7.9

Assists Per Game Aaron Nesmith 1.1 Lonnie Shelton 1.9

Steals Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.6 Lonnie Shelton 1.0

Blocks Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.5 Lonnie Shelton 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Aaron Nesmith 497 Lonnie Shelton 624

Total Rebounds Aaron Nesmith 242 Lonnie Shelton 413

Total Assists Aaron Nesmith 67 Lonnie Shelton 101

Total Steals Aaron Nesmith 34 Lonnie Shelton 52

Total Blocks Aaron Nesmith 32 Lonnie Shelton 43

Total Games Aaron Nesmith 60 Lonnie Shelton 52

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Aaron Nesmith .438 Lonnie Shelton .485

3-Point Percentage Aaron Nesmith .385 Lonnie Shelton .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Aaron Nesmith .886 Lonnie Shelton .667

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Aaron Nesmith 12.7 (2025) Lonnie Shelton 12.9 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Nesmith 5.7 (2025) Lonnie Shelton 10.5 (1983)

Assists Per Game Aaron Nesmith 2.2 (2024) Lonnie Shelton 2.8 (1978)

Steals Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.9 (2025) Lonnie Shelton 1.5 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.8 (2025) Lonnie Shelton 1.1 (1979)

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