Deandre Ayton vs. Dave Twardzik Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dave Twardzik and Deandre Ayton 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
Deandre Ayton: 2018-19 to 2025-26
Dave Twardzik: 1976-77 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Deandre Ayton 0 Dave Twardzik 1

NBA Seasons Deandre Ayton 8 Dave Twardzik 4

Playoffs Played Deandre Ayton 3 Dave Twardzik 4

All-Star Games Deandre Ayton 0 Dave Twardzik 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 16.3 Dave Twardzik 9.5

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 10.4 Dave Twardzik 2.2

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.6 Dave Twardzik 3.4

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.7 Dave Twardzik 1.4

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.0 Dave Twardzik 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Deandre Ayton 6,916 Dave Twardzik 2,666

Total Rebounds Deandre Ayton 4,385 Dave Twardzik 611

Total Assists Deandre Ayton 670 Dave Twardzik 940

Total Steals Deandre Ayton 313 Dave Twardzik 396

Total Blocks Deandre Ayton 404 Dave Twardzik 24

Total Games Deandre Ayton 423 Dave Twardzik 280

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deandre Ayton .596 Dave Twardzik .552

3-Point Percentage Deandre Ayton .230 Dave Twardzik .571 *

Free Throw Percentage Deandre Ayton .750 Dave Twardzik .823

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 18.2 (2020) Dave Twardzik 10.4 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 11.5 (2020) Dave Twardzik 2.7 (1977)

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.9 (2020) Dave Twardzik 4.1 (1980)

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.0 (2024) Dave Twardzik 1.7 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.5 (2020) Dave Twardzik 0.2 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 15.9 Dave Twardzik 8.6

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 10.5 Dave Twardzik 1.6

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.3 Dave Twardzik 2.5

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.6 Dave Twardzik 1.2

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.9 Dave Twardzik 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Deandre Ayton 714 Dave Twardzik 216

Total Rebounds Deandre Ayton 473 Dave Twardzik 39

Total Assists Deandre Ayton 57 Dave Twardzik 62

Total Steals Deandre Ayton 29 Dave Twardzik 30

Total Blocks Deandre Ayton 41 Dave Twardzik 2

Total Games Deandre Ayton 45 Dave Twardzik 25

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deandre Ayton .629 Dave Twardzik .552

3-Point Percentage Deandre Ayton .500 Dave Twardzik - *

Free Throw Percentage Deandre Ayton .661 Dave Twardzik .800

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 17.9 (2022) Dave Twardzik 10.9 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 11.8 (2021) Dave Twardzik 2.3 (1979)

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.7 (2022) Dave Twardzik 3.3 (1979)

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.8 (2021) Dave Twardzik 1.7 (1979)

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.1 (2021) Dave Twardzik 0.1 (1977)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.