Essie Hollis vs. Dereck Lively II Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dereck Lively II and Essie Hollis 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
Essie Hollis: 1978-79 to 1978-79
Dereck Lively II: 2023-24 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Essie Hollis 0 Dereck Lively II 0

NBA Seasons Essie Hollis 1 Dereck Lively II 3

Playoffs Played Essie Hollis 0 Dereck Lively II 1

All-Star Games Essie Hollis 0 Dereck Lively II 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Essie Hollis 2.8 Dereck Lively II 8.6

Rebounds Per Game Essie Hollis 1.8 Dereck Lively II 7.1

Assists Per Game Essie Hollis 0.2 Dereck Lively II 1.6

Steals Per Game Essie Hollis 0.4 Dereck Lively II 0.6

Blocks Per Game Essie Hollis 0.0 Dereck Lively II 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Essie Hollis 69 Dereck Lively II 813

Total Rebounds Essie Hollis 45 Dereck Lively II 663

Total Assists Essie Hollis 6 Dereck Lively II 154

Total Steals Essie Hollis 11 Dereck Lively II 58

Total Blocks Essie Hollis 1 Dereck Lively II 137

Total Games Essie Hollis 25 Dereck Lively II 94

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Essie Hollis .400 Dereck Lively II .730

3-Point Percentage Essie Hollis - n/a ** Dereck Lively II .000

Free Throw Percentage Essie Hollis .750 Dereck Lively II .563

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Essie Hollis 2.8 (1979) Dereck Lively II 8.8 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Essie Hollis 1.8 (1979) Dereck Lively II 7.5 (2025)

Assists Per Game Essie Hollis 0.2 (1979) Dereck Lively II 3.0 (2026)

Steals Per Game Essie Hollis 0.4 (1979) Dereck Lively II 0.7 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Essie Hollis 0.0 (1979) Dereck Lively II 1.6 (2025)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Essie Hollis - Dereck Lively II 7.9

Rebounds Per Game Essie Hollis - Dereck Lively II 7.4

Assists Per Game Essie Hollis - Dereck Lively II 1.3

Steals Per Game Essie Hollis - Dereck Lively II 0.4

Blocks Per Game Essie Hollis - Dereck Lively II 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Essie Hollis - Dereck Lively II 165

Total Rebounds Essie Hollis - Dereck Lively II 156

Total Assists Essie Hollis - Dereck Lively II 27

Total Steals Essie Hollis - Dereck Lively II 9

Total Blocks Essie Hollis - Dereck Lively II 20

Total Games Essie Hollis 0 Dereck Lively II 21

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Essie Hollis - Dereck Lively II .674

3-Point Percentage Essie Hollis - n/a ** Dereck Lively II 1.000

Free Throw Percentage Essie Hollis - Dereck Lively II .590

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Essie Hollis - Dereck Lively II 7.9 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Essie Hollis - Dereck Lively II 7.4 (2024)

Assists Per Game Essie Hollis - Dereck Lively II 1.3 (2024)

Steals Per Game Essie Hollis - Dereck Lively II 0.4 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Essie Hollis - Dereck Lively II 1.0 (2024)

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.