Derrick Jones Jr. vs. Joe Meriweather Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joe Meriweather 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
Joe Meriweather: 1975-76 to 1984-85

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derrick Jones Jr. 0 Joe Meriweather 0

NBA Seasons Derrick Jones Jr. 10 Joe Meriweather 10

Playoffs Played Derrick Jones Jr. 5 Joe Meriweather 1

All-Star Games Derrick Jones Jr. 0 Joe Meriweather 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 7.3 Joe Meriweather 8.1

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 3.3 Joe Meriweather 5.6

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Joe Meriweather 0.9

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Joe Meriweather 0.5

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.6 Joe Meriweather 1.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Jones Jr. 3,726 Joe Meriweather 5,439

Total Rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. 1,661 Joe Meriweather 3,764

Total Assists Derrick Jones Jr. 380 Joe Meriweather 603

Total Steals Derrick Jones Jr. 356 Joe Meriweather 311

Total Blocks Derrick Jones Jr. 329 Joe Meriweather 810

Total Games Derrick Jones Jr. 510 Joe Meriweather 670

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .508 Joe Meriweather .511

3-Point Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .326 Joe Meriweather .333 *

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .708 Joe Meriweather .687

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 10.5 (2026) Joe Meriweather 11.1 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 4.0 (2019) Joe Meriweather 8.1 (1977)

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.1 (2026) Joe Meriweather 1.1 (1977)

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.0 (2025) Joe Meriweather 0.7 (1982)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.2 (2026) Joe Meriweather 2.2 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 5.8 Joe Meriweather 5.6

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 2.1 Joe Meriweather 3.1

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Joe Meriweather 0.5

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.5 Joe Meriweather 0.5

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Joe Meriweather 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Jones Jr. 296 Joe Meriweather 56

Total Rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. 108 Joe Meriweather 31

Total Assists Derrick Jones Jr. 38 Joe Meriweather 5

Total Steals Derrick Jones Jr. 23 Joe Meriweather 5

Total Blocks Derrick Jones Jr. 35 Joe Meriweather 7

Total Games Derrick Jones Jr. 51 Joe Meriweather 10

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .466 Joe Meriweather .490

3-Point Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .346 Joe Meriweather - *

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .630 Joe Meriweather .571

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 9.1 (2024) Joe Meriweather 5.6 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 3.5 (2024) Joe Meriweather 3.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.2 (2024) Joe Meriweather 0.5 (1981)

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.6 (2025) Joe Meriweather 0.5 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.3 (2025) Joe Meriweather 0.7 (1981)

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