Derrick Jones Jr. vs. Craig Shelton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Craig Shelton and Derrick Jones Jr. 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
Derrick Jones Jr.: 2016-17 to 2025-26
Craig Shelton: 1980-81 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derrick Jones Jr. 0 Craig Shelton 0

NBA Seasons Derrick Jones Jr. 10 Craig Shelton 2

Playoffs Played Derrick Jones Jr. 5 Craig Shelton 0

All-Star Games Derrick Jones Jr. 0 Craig Shelton 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 7.2 Craig Shelton 4.1

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 3.3 Craig Shelton 2.4

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Craig Shelton 0.5

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Craig Shelton 0.3

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.6 Craig Shelton 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Jones Jr. 3,623 Craig Shelton 240

Total Rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. 1,637 Craig Shelton 141

Total Assists Derrick Jones Jr. 369 Craig Shelton 27

Total Steals Derrick Jones Jr. 347 Craig Shelton 19

Total Blocks Derrick Jones Jr. 317 Craig Shelton 5

Total Games Derrick Jones Jr. 500 Craig Shelton 59

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .509 Craig Shelton .453

3-Point Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .328 Craig Shelton .000

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .705 Craig Shelton .600

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 11.0 (2026) Craig Shelton 4.3 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 4.0 (2019) Craig Shelton 2.5 (1981)

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.1 (2020) Craig Shelton 0.5 (1981)

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.0 (2025) Craig Shelton 0.3 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.0 (2026) Craig Shelton 0.1 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 5.8 Craig Shelton -

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 2.1 Craig Shelton -

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Craig Shelton -

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.5 Craig Shelton -

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Craig Shelton -

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Jones Jr. 296 Craig Shelton -

Total Rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. 108 Craig Shelton -

Total Assists Derrick Jones Jr. 38 Craig Shelton -

Total Steals Derrick Jones Jr. 23 Craig Shelton -

Total Blocks Derrick Jones Jr. 35 Craig Shelton -

Total Games Derrick Jones Jr. 51 Craig Shelton 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .466 Craig Shelton -

3-Point Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .346 Craig Shelton -

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .630 Craig Shelton -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 9.1 (2024) Craig Shelton -

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 3.5 (2024) Craig Shelton -

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.2 (2024) Craig Shelton -

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.6 (2025) Craig Shelton -

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.3 (2025) Craig Shelton -