Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Quinn Buckner Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Quinn Buckner and Giannis Antetokounmpo 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
G. Antetokounmpo:
2013-14 to 2024-25
Quinn Buckner:
1976-77 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

G. Antetokounmpo1
Quinn Buckner1
G. Antetokounmpo12
Quinn Buckner10
G. Antetokounmpo9
Quinn Buckner6
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
Quinn Buckner0
*
G. Antetokounmpo9
Quinn Buckner0

Honors and Awards

G. Antetokounmpo2
Quinn Buckner0
G. Antetokounmpo1
Quinn Buckner0
G. Antetokounmpo7
Quinn Buckner0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo9
Quinn Buckner0
G. Antetokounmpo4
Quinn Buckner0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo5
Quinn Buckner4
G. Antetokounmpo1
Quinn Buckner0
*
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
Quinn Buckner0
*
G. Antetokounmpo2 *
Quinn Buckner0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 23.9
Quinn Buckner 8.2

G. Antetokounmpo 9.9
Quinn Buckner 2.7

G. Antetokounmpo 5.0
Quinn Buckner 4.3

G. Antetokounmpo 1.1
Quinn Buckner 1.9

G. Antetokounmpo 1.2
Quinn Buckner 0.1

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 20,538
Quinn Buckner 5,929

G. Antetokounmpo 8,530
Quinn Buckner 1,969

G. Antetokounmpo 4,288
Quinn Buckner 3,114

G. Antetokounmpo 961
Quinn Buckner 1,337

G. Antetokounmpo 1,064
Quinn Buckner 80

G. Antetokounmpo 859
Quinn Buckner 719

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .551
Quinn Buckner .461

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .284
Quinn Buckner .184

*
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .693
Quinn Buckner .657

Best Season (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.1
(2023)
Quinn Buckner 13.3
(1981)

G. Antetokounmpo 13.6
(2020)
Quinn Buckner 3.6
(1981)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.5
(2024)
Quinn Buckner 5.8
(1979)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.6
(2017)
Quinn Buckner 2.5
(1982)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.9
(2017)
Quinn Buckner 0.3
(1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 27.0
Quinn Buckner 5.1

G. Antetokounmpo 12.2
Quinn Buckner 1.7

G. Antetokounmpo 5.3
Quinn Buckner 2.5

G. Antetokounmpo 1.0
Quinn Buckner 0.9

G. Antetokounmpo 1.3
Quinn Buckner 0.0

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 2,270
Quinn Buckner 346

G. Antetokounmpo 1,022
Quinn Buckner 115

G. Antetokounmpo 446
Quinn Buckner 170

G. Antetokounmpo 85
Quinn Buckner 64

G. Antetokounmpo 110
Quinn Buckner 1

G. Antetokounmpo 84
Quinn Buckner 68

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .532
Quinn Buckner .439

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .259
Quinn Buckner .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .625
Quinn Buckner .610

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 33.0
(2025)
Quinn Buckner 11.2
(1978)

G. Antetokounmpo 15.4
(2025)
Quinn Buckner 3.0
(1978)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.8
(2022)
Quinn Buckner 6.9
(1978)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.2
(2017)
Quinn Buckner 2.1
(1980)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.0
(2019)
Quinn Buckner 0.1
(1978)

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