Deandre Ayton vs. John Salmons Comparison

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

Deandre Ayton

vs.

John Salmons

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Deandre Ayton: 2018-19 to 2023-24
John Salmons: 2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Deandre Ayton 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Seasons Deandre Ayton 6 John Salmons 13

Playoffs Played Deandre Ayton 3 John Salmons 5

All-Star Games Deandre Ayton 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 16.7 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 10.5 John Salmons 2.9

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.6 John Salmons 2.4

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.7 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.0 John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Deandre Ayton 5,966 John Salmons 8,292

Total Rebounds Deandre Ayton 3,761 John Salmons 2,603

Total Assists Deandre Ayton 585 John Salmons 2,183

Total Steals Deandre Ayton 261 John Salmons 756

Total Blocks Deandre Ayton 341 John Salmons 239

Total Games Deandre Ayton 358 John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deandre Ayton .592 John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage Deandre Ayton .244 John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage Deandre Ayton .761 John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 18.2 (2020) John Salmons 18.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 11.5 (2020) John Salmons 4.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.9 (2020) John Salmons 3.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.0 (2024) John Salmons 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.5 (2020) John Salmons 0.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 15.9 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 10.5 John Salmons 2.4

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.3 John Salmons 1.8

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.6 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.9 John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Deandre Ayton 714 John Salmons 259

Total Rebounds Deandre Ayton 473 John Salmons 66

Total Assists Deandre Ayton 57 John Salmons 50

Total Steals Deandre Ayton 29 John Salmons 21

Total Blocks Deandre Ayton 41 John Salmons 11

Total Games Deandre Ayton 45 John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deandre Ayton .629 John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage Deandre Ayton .500 John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage Deandre Ayton .661 John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 17.9 (2022) John Salmons 18.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 11.8 (2021) John Salmons 4.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.7 (2022) John Salmons 4.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.8 (2021) John Salmons 1.4 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.1 (2021) John Salmons 1.0 (2009)