Derrick Jones Jr. vs. Rich Kelley Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Rich Kelley 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
Rich Kelley: 1975-76 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derrick Jones Jr. 0 Rich Kelley 0

NBA Seasons Derrick Jones Jr. 9 Rich Kelley 11

Playoffs Played Derrick Jones Jr. 5 Rich Kelley 6

All-Star Games Derrick Jones Jr. 0 Rich Kelley 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 7.2 Rich Kelley 7.6

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 3.3 Rich Kelley 7.0

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Rich Kelley 2.6

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Rich Kelley 0.9

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.6 Rich Kelley 0.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Jones Jr. 3,590 Rich Kelley 6,199

Total Rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. 1,630 Rich Kelley 5,678

Total Assists Derrick Jones Jr. 366 Rich Kelley 2,092

Total Steals Derrick Jones Jr. 345 Rich Kelley 694

Total Blocks Derrick Jones Jr. 314 Rich Kelley 749

Total Games Derrick Jones Jr. 497 Rich Kelley 814

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .507 Rich Kelley .488

3-Point Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .325 Rich Kelley .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .706 Rich Kelley .783

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 10.1 (2025) Rich Kelley 15.7 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 4.0 (2019) Rich Kelley 12.8 (1979)

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.1 (2020) Rich Kelley 3.6 (1982)

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.0 (2025) Rich Kelley 1.6 (1979)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.9 (2021) Rich Kelley 2.1 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 5.8 Rich Kelley 5.8

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 2.1 Rich Kelley 5.5

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Rich Kelley 2.3

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.5 Rich Kelley 0.9

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Rich Kelley 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Jones Jr. 296 Rich Kelley 259

Total Rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. 108 Rich Kelley 246

Total Assists Derrick Jones Jr. 38 Rich Kelley 105

Total Steals Derrick Jones Jr. 23 Rich Kelley 39

Total Blocks Derrick Jones Jr. 35 Rich Kelley 24

Total Games Derrick Jones Jr. 51 Rich Kelley 45

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .466 Rich Kelley .467

3-Point Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .346 Rich Kelley .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .630 Rich Kelley .798

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 9.1 (2024) Rich Kelley 9.7 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 3.5 (2024) Rich Kelley 6.9 (1982)

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.2 (2024) Rich Kelley 4.3 (1982)

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.6 (2025) Rich Kelley 1.1 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.3 (2025) Rich Kelley 0.9 (1980)

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