Buddy Hield vs. Sidney Moncrief Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Sidney Moncrief 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 2024-25
Sidney Moncrief: 1979-80 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Buddy Hield 0 Sidney Moncrief 0

NBA Seasons Buddy Hield 9 Sidney Moncrief 11

Playoffs Played Buddy Hield 2 Sidney Moncrief 11

All-Star Games Buddy Hield 0 Sidney Moncrief 5

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Buddy Hield 0 Sidney Moncrief 1

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Buddy Hield 0 Sidney Moncrief 5

All-Defensive 1st Team Buddy Hield 0 Sidney Moncrief 4

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Buddy Hield 0 Sidney Moncrief 5

Defensive Player of The Year Buddy Hield 0 Sidney Moncrief 2 *

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 15.0 Sidney Moncrief 15.6

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 4.1 Sidney Moncrief 4.7

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 2.5 Sidney Moncrief 3.6

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 0.9 Sidney Moncrief 1.2

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.3 Sidney Moncrief 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Buddy Hield 10,732 Sidney Moncrief 11,931

Total Rebounds Buddy Hield 2,936 Sidney Moncrief 3,575

Total Assists Buddy Hield 1,775 Sidney Moncrief 2,793

Total Steals Buddy Hield 614 Sidney Moncrief 924

Total Blocks Buddy Hield 227 Sidney Moncrief 228

Total Games Buddy Hield 714 Sidney Moncrief 767

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Buddy Hield .433 Sidney Moncrief .502

3-Point Percentage Buddy Hield .397 Sidney Moncrief .284

Free Throw Percentage Buddy Hield .858 Sidney Moncrief .831

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 20.7 (2019) Sidney Moncrief 22.5 (1983)

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 5.0 (2019) Sidney Moncrief 6.7 (1984)

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 3.6 (2021) Sidney Moncrief 5.2 (1985)

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 1.2 (2023) Sidney Moncrief 1.7 (1982)

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.5 (2024) Sidney Moncrief 0.5 (1985)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 10.8 Sidney Moncrief 16.0

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 2.9 Sidney Moncrief 5.0

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 1.4 Sidney Moncrief 3.4

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 0.9 Sidney Moncrief 1.1

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.4 Sidney Moncrief 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Buddy Hield 172 Sidney Moncrief 1,487

Total Rebounds Buddy Hield 47 Sidney Moncrief 469

Total Assists Buddy Hield 23 Sidney Moncrief 317

Total Steals Buddy Hield 14 Sidney Moncrief 106

Total Blocks Buddy Hield 6 Sidney Moncrief 36

Total Games Buddy Hield 16 Sidney Moncrief 93

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Buddy Hield .415 Sidney Moncrief .475

3-Point Percentage Buddy Hield .433 Sidney Moncrief .293

Free Throw Percentage Buddy Hield .938 Sidney Moncrief .811

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 12.5 (2025) Sidney Moncrief 23.0 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 3.5 (2025) Sidney Moncrief 6.9 (1984)

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 1.8 (2025) Sidney Moncrief 5.2 (1988)

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 1.2 (2025) Sidney Moncrief 2.0 (1983)

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.4 (2025) Sidney Moncrief 0.6 (1984)