Damian Lillard vs. John Salmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons 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.

John Salmons

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Damian Lillard: 2012-13 to 2023-24
John Salmons: 2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Damian Lillard 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Seasons Damian Lillard 12 John Salmons 13

Playoffs Played Damian Lillard 9 John Salmons 5

All-Star Games Damian Lillard 8 John Salmons 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Damian Lillard 1 John Salmons 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Damian Lillard 7 John Salmons 0

Rookie of The Year Damian Lillard 1 John Salmons 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 25.1 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 4.2 John Salmons 2.9

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 6.7 John Salmons 2.4

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.0 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.3 John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Damian Lillard 21,151 John Salmons 8,292

Total Rebounds Damian Lillard 3,573 John Salmons 2,603

Total Assists Damian Lillard 5,659 John Salmons 2,183

Total Steals Damian Lillard 804 John Salmons 756

Total Blocks Damian Lillard 257 John Salmons 239

Total Games Damian Lillard 842 John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Damian Lillard .438 John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage Damian Lillard .371 John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage Damian Lillard .897 John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 32.2 (2023) John Salmons 18.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 4.9 (2017) John Salmons 4.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 8.0 (2020) John Salmons 3.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.2 (2015) John Salmons 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.4 (2019) John Salmons 0.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 26.1 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 4.4 John Salmons 2.4

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 6.2 John Salmons 1.8

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.2 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.3 John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Damian Lillard 1,694 John Salmons 259

Total Rebounds Damian Lillard 288 John Salmons 66

Total Assists Damian Lillard 400 John Salmons 50

Total Steals Damian Lillard 76 John Salmons 21

Total Blocks Damian Lillard 19 John Salmons 11

Total Games Damian Lillard 65 John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Damian Lillard .412 John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage Damian Lillard .373 John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage Damian Lillard .894 John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 34.3 (2021) John Salmons 18.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 5.1 (2014) John Salmons 4.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 10.2 (2021) John Salmons 4.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.7 (2019) John Salmons 1.4 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.7 (2021) John Salmons 1.0 (2009)