Desmond Bane vs. Dave Twardzik Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dave Twardzik and Desmond Bane 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
Desmond Bane: 2020-21 to 2024-25
Dave Twardzik: 1976-77 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Desmond Bane 0 Dave Twardzik 1

NBA Seasons Desmond Bane 5 Dave Twardzik 4

Playoffs Played Desmond Bane 4 Dave Twardzik 4

All-Star Games Desmond Bane 0 Dave Twardzik 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Desmond Bane 17.8 Dave Twardzik 9.5

Rebounds Per Game Desmond Bane 4.6 Dave Twardzik 2.2

Assists Per Game Desmond Bane 3.8 Dave Twardzik 3.4

Steals Per Game Desmond Bane 1.0 Dave Twardzik 1.4

Blocks Per Game Desmond Bane 0.4 Dave Twardzik 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Desmond Bane 5,580 Dave Twardzik 2,666

Total Rebounds Desmond Bane 1,438 Dave Twardzik 611

Total Assists Desmond Bane 1,179 Dave Twardzik 940

Total Steals Desmond Bane 312 Dave Twardzik 396

Total Blocks Desmond Bane 117 Dave Twardzik 24

Total Games Desmond Bane 313 Dave Twardzik 280

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Desmond Bane .472 Dave Twardzik .552

3-Point Percentage Desmond Bane .410 Dave Twardzik .571 *

Free Throw Percentage Desmond Bane .883 Dave Twardzik .823

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Desmond Bane 23.7 (2024) Dave Twardzik 10.4 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Desmond Bane 6.1 (2025) Dave Twardzik 2.7 (1977)

Assists Per Game Desmond Bane 5.5 (2024) Dave Twardzik 4.1 (1980)

Steals Per Game Desmond Bane 1.2 (2022) Dave Twardzik 1.7 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Desmond Bane 0.5 (2024) Dave Twardzik 0.2 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Desmond Bane 16.9 Dave Twardzik 8.6

Rebounds Per Game Desmond Bane 4.6 Dave Twardzik 1.6

Assists Per Game Desmond Bane 2.5 Dave Twardzik 2.5

Steals Per Game Desmond Bane 0.8 Dave Twardzik 1.2

Blocks Per Game Desmond Bane 0.5 Dave Twardzik 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Desmond Bane 455 Dave Twardzik 216

Total Rebounds Desmond Bane 125 Dave Twardzik 39

Total Assists Desmond Bane 68 Dave Twardzik 62

Total Steals Desmond Bane 21 Dave Twardzik 30

Total Blocks Desmond Bane 13 Dave Twardzik 2

Total Games Desmond Bane 27 Dave Twardzik 25

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Desmond Bane .437 Dave Twardzik .552

3-Point Percentage Desmond Bane .396 Dave Twardzik - *

Free Throw Percentage Desmond Bane .899 Dave Twardzik .800

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Desmond Bane 23.5 (2023) Dave Twardzik 10.9 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Desmond Bane 6.8 (2025) Dave Twardzik 2.3 (1979)

Assists Per Game Desmond Bane 3.3 (2025) Dave Twardzik 3.3 (1979)

Steals Per Game Desmond Bane 0.9 (2022) Dave Twardzik 1.7 (1979)

Blocks Per Game Desmond Bane 0.8 (2022) Dave Twardzik 0.1 (1977)

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