Desmond Bane vs. John Salmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons 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
John Salmons: 2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Desmond Bane 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Seasons Desmond Bane 5 John Salmons 13

Playoffs Played Desmond Bane 4 John Salmons 5

All-Star Games Desmond Bane 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Desmond Bane 17.8 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Desmond Bane 4.6 John Salmons 2.9

Assists Per Game Desmond Bane 3.8 John Salmons 2.4

Steals Per Game Desmond Bane 1.0 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Desmond Bane 0.4 John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Desmond Bane 5,580 John Salmons 8,292

Total Rebounds Desmond Bane 1,438 John Salmons 2,603

Total Assists Desmond Bane 1,179 John Salmons 2,183

Total Steals Desmond Bane 312 John Salmons 756

Total Blocks Desmond Bane 117 John Salmons 239

Total Games Desmond Bane 313 John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Desmond Bane .472 John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage Desmond Bane .410 John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage Desmond Bane .883 John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Desmond Bane 23.7 (2024) John Salmons 18.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Desmond Bane 6.1 (2025) John Salmons 4.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Desmond Bane 5.5 (2024) John Salmons 3.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Desmond Bane 1.2 (2022) John Salmons 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Desmond Bane 0.5 (2024) John Salmons 0.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Desmond Bane 16.9 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Desmond Bane 4.6 John Salmons 2.4

Assists Per Game Desmond Bane 2.5 John Salmons 1.8

Steals Per Game Desmond Bane 0.8 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Desmond Bane 0.5 John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Desmond Bane 455 John Salmons 259

Total Rebounds Desmond Bane 125 John Salmons 66

Total Assists Desmond Bane 68 John Salmons 50

Total Steals Desmond Bane 21 John Salmons 21

Total Blocks Desmond Bane 13 John Salmons 11

Total Games Desmond Bane 27 John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Desmond Bane .437 John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage Desmond Bane .396 John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage Desmond Bane .899 John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Desmond Bane 23.5 (2023) John Salmons 18.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Desmond Bane 6.8 (2025) John Salmons 4.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Desmond Bane 3.3 (2025) John Salmons 4.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Desmond Bane 0.9 (2022) John Salmons 1.4 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Desmond Bane 0.8 (2022) John Salmons 1.0 (2009)