Derrick Jones Jr. vs. Michael Ruffin Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Ruffin 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 2024-25
Michael Ruffin: 1999-00 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derrick Jones Jr. 0 Michael Ruffin 0

NBA Seasons Derrick Jones Jr. 9 Michael Ruffin 9

Playoffs Played Derrick Jones Jr. 5 Michael Ruffin 4

All-Star Games Derrick Jones Jr. 0 Michael Ruffin 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 7.2 Michael Ruffin 1.7

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 3.3 Michael Ruffin 3.9

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Michael Ruffin 0.6

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Michael Ruffin 0.5

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.6 Michael Ruffin 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Jones Jr. 3,590 Michael Ruffin 716

Total Rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. 1,630 Michael Ruffin 1,632

Total Assists Derrick Jones Jr. 366 Michael Ruffin 250

Total Steals Derrick Jones Jr. 345 Michael Ruffin 199

Total Blocks Derrick Jones Jr. 314 Michael Ruffin 193

Total Games Derrick Jones Jr. 497 Michael Ruffin 414

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .507 Michael Ruffin .407

3-Point Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .325 Michael Ruffin .000

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .706 Michael Ruffin .459

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 10.1 (2025) Michael Ruffin 2.6 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 4.0 (2019) Michael Ruffin 5.8 (2001)

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.1 (2020) Michael Ruffin 1.0 (2004)

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.0 (2025) Michael Ruffin 0.7 (2008)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.9 (2021) Michael Ruffin 0.8 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 5.8 Michael Ruffin 1.4

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 2.1 Michael Ruffin 3.4

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Michael Ruffin 0.7

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.5 Michael Ruffin 0.4

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Michael Ruffin 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Jones Jr. 296 Michael Ruffin 28

Total Rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. 108 Michael Ruffin 67

Total Assists Derrick Jones Jr. 38 Michael Ruffin 13

Total Steals Derrick Jones Jr. 23 Michael Ruffin 7

Total Blocks Derrick Jones Jr. 35 Michael Ruffin 5

Total Games Derrick Jones Jr. 51 Michael Ruffin 20

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .466 Michael Ruffin .563

3-Point Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .346 Michael Ruffin .000

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .630 Michael Ruffin .500

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 9.1 (2024) Michael Ruffin 2.6 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 3.5 (2024) Michael Ruffin 5.0 (2009)

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.2 (2024) Michael Ruffin 1.0 (2005)

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.6 (2025) Michael Ruffin 0.8 (2007)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.3 (2025) Michael Ruffin 0.3 (2006)