Desmond Bane vs. Michael Ruffin Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Ruffin 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 2025-26
Michael Ruffin: 1999-00 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Desmond Bane 0 Michael Ruffin 0

NBA Seasons Desmond Bane 6 Michael Ruffin 9

Playoffs Played Desmond Bane 4 Michael Ruffin 4

All-Star Games Desmond Bane 0 Michael Ruffin 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Desmond Bane 17.7 Michael Ruffin 1.7

Rebounds Per Game Desmond Bane 4.6 Michael Ruffin 3.9

Assists Per Game Desmond Bane 3.8 Michael Ruffin 0.6

Steals Per Game Desmond Bane 1.0 Michael Ruffin 0.5

Blocks Per Game Desmond Bane 0.4 Michael Ruffin 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Desmond Bane 5,722 Michael Ruffin 716

Total Rebounds Desmond Bane 1,480 Michael Ruffin 1,632

Total Assists Desmond Bane 1,220 Michael Ruffin 250

Total Steals Desmond Bane 317 Michael Ruffin 199

Total Blocks Desmond Bane 121 Michael Ruffin 193

Total Games Desmond Bane 323 Michael Ruffin 414

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Desmond Bane .471 Michael Ruffin .407

3-Point Percentage Desmond Bane .408 Michael Ruffin .000

Free Throw Percentage Desmond Bane .882 Michael Ruffin .459

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Desmond Bane 23.7 (2024) Michael Ruffin 2.6 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Desmond Bane 6.1 (2025) Michael Ruffin 5.8 (2001)

Assists Per Game Desmond Bane 5.5 (2024) Michael Ruffin 1.0 (2004)

Steals Per Game Desmond Bane 1.2 (2022) Michael Ruffin 0.7 (2008)

Blocks Per Game Desmond Bane 0.5 (2024) Michael Ruffin 0.8 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Desmond Bane 16.9 Michael Ruffin 1.4

Rebounds Per Game Desmond Bane 4.6 Michael Ruffin 3.4

Assists Per Game Desmond Bane 2.5 Michael Ruffin 0.7

Steals Per Game Desmond Bane 0.8 Michael Ruffin 0.4

Blocks Per Game Desmond Bane 0.5 Michael Ruffin 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Desmond Bane 455 Michael Ruffin 28

Total Rebounds Desmond Bane 125 Michael Ruffin 67

Total Assists Desmond Bane 68 Michael Ruffin 13

Total Steals Desmond Bane 21 Michael Ruffin 7

Total Blocks Desmond Bane 13 Michael Ruffin 5

Total Games Desmond Bane 27 Michael Ruffin 20

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Desmond Bane .437 Michael Ruffin .563

3-Point Percentage Desmond Bane .396 Michael Ruffin .000

Free Throw Percentage Desmond Bane .899 Michael Ruffin .500

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Desmond Bane 23.5 (2023) Michael Ruffin 2.6 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Desmond Bane 6.8 (2025) Michael Ruffin 5.0 (2009)

Assists Per Game Desmond Bane 3.3 (2025) Michael Ruffin 1.0 (2005)

Steals Per Game Desmond Bane 0.9 (2022) Michael Ruffin 0.8 (2007)

Blocks Per Game Desmond Bane 0.8 (2022) Michael Ruffin 0.3 (2006)