Cole Anthony vs. John Salmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons and Cole Anthony 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

Cole Anthony

vs.

John Salmons

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Cole Anthony: 2020-21 to 2023-24
John Salmons: 2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Cole Anthony 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Seasons Cole Anthony 4 John Salmons 13

Playoffs Played Cole Anthony 1 John Salmons 5

All-Star Games Cole Anthony 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Cole Anthony 13.4 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Cole Anthony 4.6 John Salmons 2.9

Assists Per Game Cole Anthony 4.1 John Salmons 2.4

Steals Per Game Cole Anthony 0.7 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Cole Anthony 0.4 John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Cole Anthony 3,385 John Salmons 8,292

Total Rebounds Cole Anthony 1,168 John Salmons 2,603

Total Assists Cole Anthony 1,032 John Salmons 2,183

Total Steals Cole Anthony 177 John Salmons 756

Total Blocks Cole Anthony 103 John Salmons 239

Total Games Cole Anthony 253 John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Cole Anthony .418 John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage Cole Anthony .343 John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage Cole Anthony .851 John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Cole Anthony 16.3 (2022) John Salmons 18.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Cole Anthony 5.4 (2022) John Salmons 4.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Cole Anthony 5.7 (2022) John Salmons 3.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Cole Anthony 0.8 (2024) John Salmons 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Cole Anthony 0.5 (2023) John Salmons 0.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Cole Anthony 3.8 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Cole Anthony 2.0 John Salmons 2.4

Assists Per Game Cole Anthony 1.4 John Salmons 1.8

Steals Per Game Cole Anthony 0.6 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Cole Anthony 0.0 John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Cole Anthony 19 John Salmons 259

Total Rebounds Cole Anthony 10 John Salmons 66

Total Assists Cole Anthony 7 John Salmons 50

Total Steals Cole Anthony 3 John Salmons 21

Total Blocks Cole Anthony 0 John Salmons 11

Total Games Cole Anthony 5 John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Cole Anthony .231 John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage Cole Anthony .100 John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage Cole Anthony .857 John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Cole Anthony 3.8 (2024) John Salmons 18.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Cole Anthony 2.0 (2024) John Salmons 4.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Cole Anthony 1.4 (2024) John Salmons 4.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Cole Anthony 0.6 (2024) John Salmons 1.4 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Cole Anthony 0.0 (2024) John Salmons 1.0 (2009)