Eric Fernsten vs. Josh Giddey Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Giddey 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.

Josh Giddey

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Eric Fernsten: 1975-76 to 1983-84
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Eric Fernsten 1 Josh Giddey 0

NBA Seasons Eric Fernsten 6 Josh Giddey 3

Playoffs Played Eric Fernsten 4 Josh Giddey 1

All-Star Games Eric Fernsten 0 Josh Giddey 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Eric Fernsten 2.4 Josh Giddey 13.9

Rebounds Per Game Eric Fernsten 1.7 Josh Giddey 7.3

Assists Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.4 Josh Giddey 5.7

Steals Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.2 Josh Giddey 0.8

Blocks Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.2 Josh Giddey 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Eric Fernsten 517 Josh Giddey 2,920

Total Rebounds Eric Fernsten 372 Josh Giddey 1,534

Total Assists Eric Fernsten 82 Josh Giddey 1,200

Total Steals Eric Fernsten 52 Josh Giddey 160

Total Blocks Eric Fernsten 51 Josh Giddey 95

Total Games Eric Fernsten 218 Josh Giddey 210

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Eric Fernsten .445 Josh Giddey .464

3-Point Percentage Eric Fernsten - * Josh Giddey .310

Free Throw Percentage Eric Fernsten .675 Josh Giddey .753

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Eric Fernsten 3.1 (1980) Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Eric Fernsten 3.2 (1977) Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023)

Assists Per Game Eric Fernsten 1.2 (1977) Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022)

Steals Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.5 (1984) Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022)

Blocks Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.6 (1977) Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.7 Josh Giddey 12.5

Rebounds Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.6 Josh Giddey 5.0

Assists Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.1 Josh Giddey 3.3

Steals Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.1 Josh Giddey 0.3

Blocks Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.2 Josh Giddey 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Eric Fernsten 13 Josh Giddey 50

Total Rebounds Eric Fernsten 11 Josh Giddey 20

Total Assists Eric Fernsten 1 Josh Giddey 13

Total Steals Eric Fernsten 1 Josh Giddey 1

Total Blocks Eric Fernsten 4 Josh Giddey 2

Total Games Eric Fernsten 20 Josh Giddey 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Eric Fernsten .308 Josh Giddey .474

3-Point Percentage Eric Fernsten - * Josh Giddey .500

Free Throw Percentage Eric Fernsten .625 Josh Giddey .833

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Eric Fernsten 1.2 (1980) Josh Giddey 12.5 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Eric Fernsten 1.0 (1980) Josh Giddey 5.0 (2024)

Assists Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.1 (1981) Josh Giddey 3.3 (2024)

Steals Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.1 (1981) Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Eric Fernsten 0.6 (1980) Josh Giddey 0.5 (2024)

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