Adrian Caldwell vs. Dereck Lively II Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dereck Lively II and Adrian Caldwell 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
Adrian Caldwell: 1989-90 to 1997-98
Dereck Lively II: 2023-24 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Adrian Caldwell 0 Dereck Lively II 0

NBA Seasons Adrian Caldwell 6 Dereck Lively II 3

Playoffs Played Adrian Caldwell 2 Dereck Lively II 1

All-Star Games Adrian Caldwell 0 Dereck Lively II 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Adrian Caldwell 2.0 Dereck Lively II 8.6

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Caldwell 2.5 Dereck Lively II 7.1

Assists Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.2 Dereck Lively II 1.6

Steals Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.3 Dereck Lively II 0.6

Blocks Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.2 Dereck Lively II 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Adrian Caldwell 390 Dereck Lively II 813

Total Rebounds Adrian Caldwell 496 Dereck Lively II 663

Total Assists Adrian Caldwell 33 Dereck Lively II 154

Total Steals Adrian Caldwell 56 Dereck Lively II 58

Total Blocks Adrian Caldwell 41 Dereck Lively II 137

Total Games Adrian Caldwell 197 Dereck Lively II 94

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Adrian Caldwell .485 Dereck Lively II .730

3-Point Percentage Adrian Caldwell .000 Dereck Lively II .000

Free Throw Percentage Adrian Caldwell .453 Dereck Lively II .563

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Adrian Caldwell 2.2 (1997) Dereck Lively II 8.8 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Caldwell 3.7 (1997) Dereck Lively II 7.5 (2025)

Assists Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.3 (1997) Dereck Lively II 3.0 (2026)

Steals Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.5 (1991) Dereck Lively II 0.7 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.4 (1990) Dereck Lively II 1.6 (2025)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Adrian Caldwell 1.0 Dereck Lively II 7.9

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.5 Dereck Lively II 7.4

Assists Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.0 Dereck Lively II 1.3

Steals Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.0 Dereck Lively II 0.4

Blocks Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.0 Dereck Lively II 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Adrian Caldwell 2 Dereck Lively II 165

Total Rebounds Adrian Caldwell 1 Dereck Lively II 156

Total Assists Adrian Caldwell 0 Dereck Lively II 27

Total Steals Adrian Caldwell 0 Dereck Lively II 9

Total Blocks Adrian Caldwell 0 Dereck Lively II 20

Total Games Adrian Caldwell 2 Dereck Lively II 21

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Adrian Caldwell 1.000 Dereck Lively II .674

3-Point Percentage Adrian Caldwell - Dereck Lively II 1.000

Free Throw Percentage Adrian Caldwell - Dereck Lively II .590

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Adrian Caldwell 2.0 (1996) Dereck Lively II 7.9 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Caldwell 1.0 (1996) Dereck Lively II 7.4 (2024)

Assists Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.0 (1996) Dereck Lively II 1.3 (2024)

Steals Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.0 (1996) Dereck Lively II 0.4 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.0 (1996) Dereck Lively II 1.0 (2024)