Darius Garland vs. Jameer Nelson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jameer Nelson and Darius Garland 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
Darius Garland: 2019-20 to 2024-25
Jameer Nelson: 2004-05 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Darius Garland 0 Jameer Nelson 0

NBA Seasons Darius Garland 6 Jameer Nelson 14

Playoffs Played Darius Garland 3 Jameer Nelson 6

All-Star Games Darius Garland 2 Jameer Nelson 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Darius Garland 18.9 Jameer Nelson 11.3

Rebounds Per Game Darius Garland 2.7 Jameer Nelson 3.0

Assists Per Game Darius Garland 6.7 Jameer Nelson 5.1

Steals Per Game Darius Garland 1.2 Jameer Nelson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Darius Garland 0.1 Jameer Nelson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Darius Garland 7,204 Jameer Nelson 9,940

Total Rebounds Darius Garland 1,015 Jameer Nelson 2,595

Total Assists Darius Garland 2,558 Jameer Nelson 4,508

Total Steals Darius Garland 447 Jameer Nelson 772

Total Blocks Darius Garland 44 Jameer Nelson 68

Total Games Darius Garland 382 Jameer Nelson 878

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Darius Garland .453 Jameer Nelson .436

3-Point Percentage Darius Garland .388 Jameer Nelson .368

Free Throw Percentage Darius Garland .867 Jameer Nelson .810

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Darius Garland 21.7 (2022) Jameer Nelson 16.7 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Darius Garland 3.3 (2022) Jameer Nelson 3.7 (2013)

Assists Per Game Darius Garland 8.6 (2022) Jameer Nelson 7.4 (2013)

Steals Per Game Darius Garland 1.3 (2022) Jameer Nelson 1.3 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Darius Garland 0.1 (2025) Jameer Nelson 0.1 (2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Darius Garland 17.3 Jameer Nelson 15.0

Rebounds Per Game Darius Garland 2.9 Jameer Nelson 3.5

Assists Per Game Darius Garland 5.5 Jameer Nelson 4.6

Steals Per Game Darius Garland 1.0 Jameer Nelson 0.8

Blocks Per Game Darius Garland 0.1 Jameer Nelson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Darius Garland 381 Jameer Nelson 661

Total Rebounds Darius Garland 63 Jameer Nelson 154

Total Assists Darius Garland 120 Jameer Nelson 204

Total Steals Darius Garland 23 Jameer Nelson 37

Total Blocks Darius Garland 3 Jameer Nelson 3

Total Games Darius Garland 22 Jameer Nelson 44

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Darius Garland .428 Jameer Nelson .445

3-Point Percentage Darius Garland .343 Jameer Nelson .372

Free Throw Percentage Darius Garland .857 Jameer Nelson .792

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Darius Garland 20.6 (2023) Jameer Nelson 19.0 (2010)

Rebounds Per Game Darius Garland 3.6 (2024) Jameer Nelson 4.2 (2011)

Assists Per Game Darius Garland 5.8 (2024) Jameer Nelson 6.6 (2012)

Steals Per Game Darius Garland 1.6 (2023) Jameer Nelson 2.0 (2011)

Blocks Per Game Darius Garland 0.2 (2023) Jameer Nelson 0.2 (2012)