Damian Lillard vs. DeMarcus Nelson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars DeMarcus Nelson and Damian Lillard 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

Damian Lillard

vs.

DeMarcus Nelson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Damian Lillard: 2012-13 to 2023-24
DeMarcus Nelson: 2008-09 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Damian Lillard 0 DeMarcus Nelson 0

NBA Seasons Damian Lillard 12 DeMarcus Nelson 1

Playoffs Played Damian Lillard 9 DeMarcus Nelson 0

All-Star Games Damian Lillard 8 DeMarcus Nelson 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Damian Lillard 1 DeMarcus Nelson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Damian Lillard 7 DeMarcus Nelson 0

Rookie of The Year Damian Lillard 1 DeMarcus Nelson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 25.1 DeMarcus Nelson 4.1

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 4.2 DeMarcus Nelson 1.8

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 6.7 DeMarcus Nelson 1.0

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.0 DeMarcus Nelson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.3 DeMarcus Nelson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Damian Lillard 21,151 DeMarcus Nelson 53

Total Rebounds Damian Lillard 3,573 DeMarcus Nelson 24

Total Assists Damian Lillard 5,659 DeMarcus Nelson 13

Total Steals Damian Lillard 804 DeMarcus Nelson 9

Total Blocks Damian Lillard 257 DeMarcus Nelson 2

Total Games Damian Lillard 842 DeMarcus Nelson 13

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Damian Lillard .438 DeMarcus Nelson .444

3-Point Percentage Damian Lillard .371 DeMarcus Nelson .000

Free Throw Percentage Damian Lillard .897 DeMarcus Nelson .357

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 32.2 (2023) DeMarcus Nelson 4.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 4.9 (2017) DeMarcus Nelson 1.8 (2009)

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 8.0 (2020) DeMarcus Nelson 1.0 (2009)

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.2 (2015) DeMarcus Nelson 0.7 (2009)

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.4 (2019) DeMarcus Nelson 0.2 (2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 26.0 DeMarcus Nelson -

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 4.5 DeMarcus Nelson -

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 6.2 DeMarcus Nelson -

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.2 DeMarcus Nelson -

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.3 DeMarcus Nelson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Damian Lillard 1,666 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Rebounds Damian Lillard 286 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Assists Damian Lillard 396 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Steals Damian Lillard 76 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Blocks Damian Lillard 19 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Games Damian Lillard 64 DeMarcus Nelson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Damian Lillard .412 DeMarcus Nelson -

3-Point Percentage Damian Lillard .374 DeMarcus Nelson -

Free Throw Percentage Damian Lillard .892 DeMarcus Nelson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 34.3 (2021) DeMarcus Nelson -

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 5.1 (2014) DeMarcus Nelson -

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 10.2 (2021) DeMarcus Nelson -

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.7 (2019) DeMarcus Nelson -

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.7 (2021) DeMarcus Nelson -