Chet Holmgren vs. John Salmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons and Chet Holmgren 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
Chet Holmgren:
2023-24 to 2024-25
John Salmons:
2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

Chet Holmgren1
John Salmons0
Chet Holmgren2
John Salmons13
Chet Holmgren2
John Salmons5
Chet Holmgren0
John Salmons0

Honors and Awards

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Chet Holmgren 16.1
John Salmons 9.3

Chet Holmgren 7.9
John Salmons 2.9

Chet Holmgren 2.3
John Salmons 2.4

Chet Holmgren 0.7
John Salmons 0.8

Chet Holmgren 2.3
John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Chet Holmgren 1,836
John Salmons 8,292

Chet Holmgren 905
John Salmons 2,603

Chet Holmgren 263
John Salmons 2,183

Chet Holmgren 76
John Salmons 756

Chet Holmgren 261
John Salmons 239

Chet Holmgren 114
John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Chet Holmgren .519
John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage
Chet Holmgren .372
John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage
Chet Holmgren .780
John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Chet Holmgren 16.5
(2024)
John Salmons 18.3
(2009)

Chet Holmgren 8.0
(2025)
John Salmons 4.3
(2008)

Chet Holmgren 2.4
(2024)
John Salmons 3.5
(2011)

Chet Holmgren 0.7
(2025)
John Salmons 1.2
(2010)

Chet Holmgren 2.3
(2024)
John Salmons 0.4
(2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Chet Holmgren 15.3
John Salmons 9.3

Chet Holmgren 8.2
John Salmons 2.4

Chet Holmgren 1.3
John Salmons 1.8

Chet Holmgren 0.7
John Salmons 0.8

Chet Holmgren 2.1
John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Chet Holmgren 505
John Salmons 259

Chet Holmgren 271
John Salmons 66

Chet Holmgren 43
John Salmons 50

Chet Holmgren 24
John Salmons 21

Chet Holmgren 68
John Salmons 11

Chet Holmgren 33
John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Chet Holmgren .473
John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage
Chet Holmgren .284
John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage
Chet Holmgren .777
John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Chet Holmgren 15.6
(2024)
John Salmons 18.1
(2009)

Chet Holmgren 8.7
(2025)
John Salmons 4.4
(2009)

Chet Holmgren 2.1
(2024)
John Salmons 4.0
(2010)

Chet Holmgren 0.7
(2025)
John Salmons 1.4
(2010)

Chet Holmgren 2.5
(2024)
John Salmons 1.0
(2009)