Derrick Jones Jr. vs. John Roche Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Roche 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
John Roche: 1975-76 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derrick Jones Jr. 0 John Roche 0

NBA Seasons Derrick Jones Jr. 10 John Roche 4

Playoffs Played Derrick Jones Jr. 5 John Roche 0

All-Star Games Derrick Jones Jr. 0 John Roche 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 7.3 John Roche 8.4

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 3.3 John Roche 1.1

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 John Roche 4.0

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 John Roche 0.7

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.6 John Roche 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Jones Jr. 3,737 John Roche 1,358

Total Rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. 1,665 John Roche 178

Total Assists Derrick Jones Jr. 383 John Roche 640

Total Steals Derrick Jones Jr. 358 John Roche 114

Total Blocks Derrick Jones Jr. 330 John Roche 22

Total Games Derrick Jones Jr. 512 John Roche 162

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .508 John Roche .468

3-Point Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .327 John Roche .389 *

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .709 John Roche .819

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 10.1 (2025) John Roche 11.4 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 4.0 (2019) John Roche 1.4 (1981)

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.1 (2026) John Roche 5.4 (1981)

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.0 (2025) John Roche 1.0 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.1 (2026) John Roche 0.3 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 5.8 John Roche -

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 2.1 John Roche -

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 John Roche -

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.5 John Roche -

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 John Roche -

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Jones Jr. 296 John Roche -

Total Rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. 108 John Roche -

Total Assists Derrick Jones Jr. 38 John Roche -

Total Steals Derrick Jones Jr. 23 John Roche -

Total Blocks Derrick Jones Jr. 35 John Roche -

Total Games Derrick Jones Jr. 51 John Roche 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .466 John Roche -

3-Point Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .346 John Roche - *

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .630 John Roche -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 9.1 (2024) John Roche -

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 3.5 (2024) John Roche -

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.2 (2024) John Roche -

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.6 (2025) John Roche -

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.3 (2025) John Roche -

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