Eric Fernsten vs. Buddy Hield Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Buddy Hield and Eric Fernsten 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

Eric Fernsten

vs.

Buddy Hield

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Eric Fernsten: 1975-76 to 1983-84
Buddy Hield: 2016-17 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Eric Fernsten 1 Buddy Hield 0

NBA Seasons Eric Fernsten 6 Buddy Hield 8

Playoffs Played Eric Fernsten 4 Buddy Hield 1

All-Star Games Eric Fernsten 0 Buddy Hield 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Eric Fernsten 2.4 Buddy Hield 15.5

Rebounds Per Game Eric Fernsten 1.7 Buddy Hield 4.2

Assists Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.4 Buddy Hield 2.6

Steals Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.2 Buddy Hield 0.9

Blocks Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.2 Buddy Hield 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Eric Fernsten 517 Buddy Hield 9,820

Total Rebounds Eric Fernsten 372 Buddy Hield 2,672

Total Assists Eric Fernsten 82 Buddy Hield 1,641

Total Steals Eric Fernsten 52 Buddy Hield 545

Total Blocks Eric Fernsten 51 Buddy Hield 204

Total Games Eric Fernsten 218 Buddy Hield 632

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Eric Fernsten .445 Buddy Hield .434

3-Point Percentage Eric Fernsten - * Buddy Hield .400

Free Throw Percentage Eric Fernsten .675 Buddy Hield .860

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Eric Fernsten 3.1 (1980) Buddy Hield 20.7 (2019)

Rebounds Per Game Eric Fernsten 3.2 (1977) Buddy Hield 5.0 (2019)

Assists Per Game Eric Fernsten 1.2 (1977) Buddy Hield 3.6 (2021)

Steals Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.5 (1984) Buddy Hield 1.2 (2023)

Blocks Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.6 (1977) Buddy Hield 0.5 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.7 Buddy Hield 0.7

Rebounds Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.6 Buddy Hield 0.3

Assists Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.1 Buddy Hield 0.3

Steals Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.1 Buddy Hield 0.0

Blocks Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.2 Buddy Hield 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Eric Fernsten 13 Buddy Hield 2

Total Rebounds Eric Fernsten 11 Buddy Hield 1

Total Assists Eric Fernsten 1 Buddy Hield 1

Total Steals Eric Fernsten 1 Buddy Hield 0

Total Blocks Eric Fernsten 4 Buddy Hield 1

Total Games Eric Fernsten 20 Buddy Hield 3

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Eric Fernsten .308 Buddy Hield .143

3-Point Percentage Eric Fernsten - * Buddy Hield .000

Free Throw Percentage Eric Fernsten .625 Buddy Hield -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Eric Fernsten 1.2 (1980) Buddy Hield 0.7 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Eric Fernsten 1.0 (1980) Buddy Hield 0.3 (2024)

Assists Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.1 (1981) Buddy Hield 0.3 (2024)

Steals Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.1 (1981) Buddy Hield 0.0 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.6 (1980) Buddy Hield 0.3 (2024)

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