Buddy Hield vs. John Salmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons 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

Buddy Hield

vs.

John Salmons

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Buddy Hield: 2016-17 to 2023-24
John Salmons: 2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Buddy Hield 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Seasons Buddy Hield 8 John Salmons 13

Playoffs Played Buddy Hield 1 John Salmons 5

All-Star Games Buddy Hield 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 15.5 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 4.2 John Salmons 2.9

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 2.6 John Salmons 2.4

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 0.9 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.3 John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Buddy Hield 9,820 John Salmons 8,292

Total Rebounds Buddy Hield 2,672 John Salmons 2,603

Total Assists Buddy Hield 1,641 John Salmons 2,183

Total Steals Buddy Hield 545 John Salmons 756

Total Blocks Buddy Hield 204 John Salmons 239

Total Games Buddy Hield 632 John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Buddy Hield .434 John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage Buddy Hield .400 John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage Buddy Hield .860 John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 20.7 (2019) John Salmons 18.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 5.0 (2019) John Salmons 4.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 3.6 (2021) John Salmons 3.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 1.2 (2023) John Salmons 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.5 (2024) John Salmons 0.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 5.5 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 1.3 John Salmons 2.4

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 0.5 John Salmons 1.8

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 0.0 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.3 John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Buddy Hield 22 John Salmons 259

Total Rebounds Buddy Hield 5 John Salmons 66

Total Assists Buddy Hield 2 John Salmons 50

Total Steals Buddy Hield 0 John Salmons 21

Total Blocks Buddy Hield 1 John Salmons 11

Total Games Buddy Hield 4 John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Buddy Hield .412 John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage Buddy Hield .462 John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage Buddy Hield 1.000 John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 5.5 (2024) John Salmons 18.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 1.3 (2024) John Salmons 4.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 0.5 (2024) John Salmons 4.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 0.0 (2024) John Salmons 1.4 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.3 (2024) John Salmons 1.0 (2009)