Buddy Hield vs. Swen Nater Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Swen Nater 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
Swen Nater:
1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Buddy Hield0
Swen Nater0
Buddy Hield9
Swen Nater8
Buddy Hield2
Swen Nater1
Buddy Hield0
Swen Nater0

Honors and Awards

Buddy Hield0
Swen Nater1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Buddy Hield 15.0
Swen Nater 12.2

Buddy Hield 4.1
Swen Nater 10.8

Buddy Hield 2.5
Swen Nater 2.0

Buddy Hield 0.9
Swen Nater 0.5

Buddy Hield 0.3
Swen Nater 0.5

Totals Stats

Buddy Hield 10,732
Swen Nater 5,943

Buddy Hield 2,936
Swen Nater 5,297

Buddy Hield 1,775
Swen Nater 954

Buddy Hield 614
Swen Nater 258

Buddy Hield 227
Swen Nater 226

Buddy Hield 714
Swen Nater 489

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Buddy Hield .433
Swen Nater .537

3-Point Percentage
Buddy Hield .397
Swen Nater .250

*
Free Throw Percentage
Buddy Hield .858
Swen Nater .760

Best Season (no game minimum)

Buddy Hield 20.7
(2019)
Swen Nater 15.6
(1981)

Buddy Hield 5.0
(2019)
Swen Nater 15.0
(1980)

Buddy Hield 3.6
(2021)
Swen Nater 2.9
(1980)

Buddy Hield 1.2
(2023)
Swen Nater 0.8
(1977)

Buddy Hield 0.5
(2024)
Swen Nater 0.7
(1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Buddy Hield 10.8
Swen Nater 3.4

Buddy Hield 2.9
Swen Nater 2.4

Buddy Hield 1.4
Swen Nater 0.1

Buddy Hield 0.9
Swen Nater 0.1

Buddy Hield 0.4
Swen Nater 0.1

Totals Stats

Buddy Hield 172
Swen Nater 58

Buddy Hield 47
Swen Nater 40

Buddy Hield 23
Swen Nater 1

Buddy Hield 14
Swen Nater 1

Buddy Hield 6
Swen Nater 2

Buddy Hield 16
Swen Nater 17

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Buddy Hield .415
Swen Nater .500

3-Point Percentage
Buddy Hield .433
Swen Nater -

*
Free Throw Percentage
Buddy Hield .938
Swen Nater .769

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Buddy Hield 12.5
(2025)
Swen Nater 3.4
(1984)

Buddy Hield 3.5
(2025)
Swen Nater 2.4
(1984)

Buddy Hield 1.8
(2025)
Swen Nater 0.1
(1984)

Buddy Hield 1.2
(2025)
Swen Nater 0.1
(1984)

Buddy Hield 0.4
(2025)
Swen Nater 0.1
(1984)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.