Deandre Ayton vs. Mike D'Antoni Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Mike D'Antoni 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
Mike D'Antoni: 1973-74 to 1976-77

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Deandre Ayton 0 Mike D'Antoni 0

NBA Seasons Deandre Ayton 8 Mike D'Antoni 4

Playoffs Played Deandre Ayton 3 Mike D'Antoni 1

All-Star Games Deandre Ayton 0 Mike D'Antoni 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 16.4 Mike D'Antoni 3.3

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 10.4 Mike D'Antoni 1.4

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.6 Mike D'Antoni 1.9

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.7 Mike D'Antoni 1.2

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.0 Mike D'Antoni 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Deandre Ayton 6,874 Mike D'Antoni 432

Total Rebounds Deandre Ayton 4,360 Mike D'Antoni 186

Total Assists Deandre Ayton 669 Mike D'Antoni 248

Total Steals Deandre Ayton 308 Mike D'Antoni 152

Total Blocks Deandre Ayton 403 Mike D'Antoni 27

Total Games Deandre Ayton 420 Mike D'Antoni 130

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deandre Ayton .594 Mike D'Antoni .392

3-Point Percentage Deandre Ayton .230 Mike D'Antoni - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Deandre Ayton .752 Mike D'Antoni .736

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 18.2 (2020) Mike D'Antoni 4.8 (1974)

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 11.5 (2020) Mike D'Antoni 1.8 (1974)

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.9 (2020) Mike D'Antoni 2.4 (1974)

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.0 (2024) Mike D'Antoni 1.4 (1974)

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.5 (2020) Mike D'Antoni 0.3 (1974)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 15.9 Mike D'Antoni 4.5

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 10.5 Mike D'Antoni 1.8

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.3 Mike D'Antoni 0.3

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.6 Mike D'Antoni 1.0

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.9 Mike D'Antoni 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Deandre Ayton 714 Mike D'Antoni 18

Total Rebounds Deandre Ayton 473 Mike D'Antoni 7

Total Assists Deandre Ayton 57 Mike D'Antoni 1

Total Steals Deandre Ayton 29 Mike D'Antoni 4

Total Blocks Deandre Ayton 41 Mike D'Antoni 1

Total Games Deandre Ayton 45 Mike D'Antoni 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deandre Ayton .629 Mike D'Antoni .500

3-Point Percentage Deandre Ayton .500 Mike D'Antoni - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Deandre Ayton .661 Mike D'Antoni 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 17.9 (2022) Mike D'Antoni 4.5 (1975)

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 11.8 (2021) Mike D'Antoni 1.8 (1975)

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.7 (2022) Mike D'Antoni 0.3 (1975)

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.8 (2021) Mike D'Antoni 1.0 (1975)

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.1 (2021) Mike D'Antoni 0.3 (1975)

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.