Alex Caruso vs. John Salmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons and Alex Caruso 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
Alex Caruso: 2017-18 to 2024-25
John Salmons: 2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Alex Caruso 2 John Salmons 0

NBA Seasons Alex Caruso 8 John Salmons 13

Playoffs Played Alex Caruso 4 John Salmons 5

All-Star Games Alex Caruso 0 John Salmons 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Alex Caruso 1 John Salmons 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Alex Caruso 2 John Salmons 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Alex Caruso 6.9 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Alex Caruso 2.9 John Salmons 2.9

Assists Per Game Alex Caruso 2.8 John Salmons 2.4

Steals Per Game Alex Caruso 1.3 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Alex Caruso 0.5 John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Alex Caruso 2,857 John Salmons 8,292

Total Rebounds Alex Caruso 1,201 John Salmons 2,603

Total Assists Alex Caruso 1,178 John Salmons 2,183

Total Steals Alex Caruso 557 John Salmons 756

Total Blocks Alex Caruso 213 John Salmons 239

Total Games Alex Caruso 417 John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Alex Caruso .440 John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage Alex Caruso .376 John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage Alex Caruso .758 John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Alex Caruso 10.1 (2024) John Salmons 18.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Alex Caruso 3.8 (2024) John Salmons 4.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Alex Caruso 4.0 (2022) John Salmons 3.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Alex Caruso 1.7 (2022) John Salmons 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Alex Caruso 1.0 (2024) John Salmons 0.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Alex Caruso 7.6 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Alex Caruso 2.4 John Salmons 2.4

Assists Per Game Alex Caruso 2.4 John Salmons 1.8

Steals Per Game Alex Caruso 1.4 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Alex Caruso 0.6 John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Alex Caruso 409 John Salmons 259

Total Rebounds Alex Caruso 129 John Salmons 66

Total Assists Alex Caruso 130 John Salmons 50

Total Steals Alex Caruso 74 John Salmons 21

Total Blocks Alex Caruso 33 John Salmons 11

Total Games Alex Caruso 54 John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Alex Caruso .428 John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage Alex Caruso .355 John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage Alex Caruso .803 John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Alex Caruso 9.2 (2025) John Salmons 18.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Alex Caruso 2.8 (2022) John Salmons 4.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Alex Caruso 4.3 (2022) John Salmons 4.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Alex Caruso 2.0 (2025) John Salmons 1.4 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Alex Caruso 1.0 (2022) John Salmons 1.0 (2009)