Buddy Hield vs. Earl Watson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Earl Watson and Buddy Hield 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
Buddy Hield: 2016-17 to 2025-26
Earl Watson: 2001-02 to 2013-14

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Buddy Hield 0 Earl Watson 0

NBA Seasons Buddy Hield 10 Earl Watson 13

Playoffs Played Buddy Hield 2 Earl Watson 3

All-Star Games Buddy Hield 0 Earl Watson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 14.8 Earl Watson 6.4

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 4.0 Earl Watson 2.3

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 2.5 Earl Watson 4.4

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 0.9 Earl Watson 1.0

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.3 Earl Watson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Buddy Hield 10,952 Earl Watson 5,593

Total Rebounds Buddy Hield 3,005 Earl Watson 1,985

Total Assists Buddy Hield 1,819 Earl Watson 3,871

Total Steals Buddy Hield 637 Earl Watson 873

Total Blocks Buddy Hield 229 Earl Watson 176

Total Games Buddy Hield 742 Earl Watson 878

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Buddy Hield .432 Earl Watson .411

3-Point Percentage Buddy Hield .395 Earl Watson .324

Free Throw Percentage Buddy Hield .859 Earl Watson .703

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 20.7 (2019) Earl Watson 10.7 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 5.0 (2019) Earl Watson 3.0 (2010)

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 3.6 (2021) Earl Watson 6.8 (2008)

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 1.2 (2023) Earl Watson 1.3 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.5 (2024) Earl Watson 0.4 (2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 10.8 Earl Watson 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 2.9 Earl Watson 1.7

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 1.4 Earl Watson 1.9

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 0.9 Earl Watson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.4 Earl Watson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Buddy Hield 172 Earl Watson 38

Total Rebounds Buddy Hield 47 Earl Watson 20

Total Assists Buddy Hield 23 Earl Watson 23

Total Steals Buddy Hield 14 Earl Watson 8

Total Blocks Buddy Hield 6 Earl Watson 1

Total Games Buddy Hield 16 Earl Watson 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Buddy Hield .415 Earl Watson .400

3-Point Percentage Buddy Hield .433 Earl Watson .077

Free Throw Percentage Buddy Hield .938 Earl Watson 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 12.5 (2025) Earl Watson 4.8 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 3.5 (2025) Earl Watson 2.5 (2005)

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 1.8 (2025) Earl Watson 3.8 (2005)

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 1.2 (2025) Earl Watson 1.3 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.4 (2025) Earl Watson 0.3 (2005)