Gus Gerard vs. Josh Giddey Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Giddey and Gus Gerard 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

Gus Gerard

vs.

Josh Giddey

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Gus Gerard: 1976-77 to 1980-81
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Gus Gerard 0 Josh Giddey 0

NBA Seasons Gus Gerard 5 Josh Giddey 3

Playoffs Played Gus Gerard 2 Josh Giddey 1

All-Star Games Gus Gerard 0 Josh Giddey 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Gus Gerard 5.7 Josh Giddey 13.9

Rebounds Per Game Gus Gerard 2.6 Josh Giddey 7.3

Assists Per Game Gus Gerard 0.8 Josh Giddey 5.7

Steals Per Game Gus Gerard 0.5 Josh Giddey 0.8

Blocks Per Game Gus Gerard 0.5 Josh Giddey 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Gus Gerard 1,607 Josh Giddey 2,920

Total Rebounds Gus Gerard 719 Josh Giddey 1,534

Total Assists Gus Gerard 224 Josh Giddey 1,200

Total Steals Gus Gerard 151 Josh Giddey 160

Total Blocks Gus Gerard 135 Josh Giddey 95

Total Games Gus Gerard 280 Josh Giddey 210

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Gus Gerard .436 Josh Giddey .464

3-Point Percentage Gus Gerard .143 * Josh Giddey .310

Free Throw Percentage Gus Gerard .649 Josh Giddey .753

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Gus Gerard 7.4 (1977) Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Gus Gerard 3.3 (1977) Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023)

Assists Per Game Gus Gerard 1.4 (1977) Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022)

Steals Per Game Gus Gerard 0.7 (1977) Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022)

Blocks Per Game Gus Gerard 1.0 (1977) Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Gus Gerard 2.5 Josh Giddey 12.0

Rebounds Per Game Gus Gerard 2.0 Josh Giddey 5.7

Assists Per Game Gus Gerard 0.3 Josh Giddey 4.0

Steals Per Game Gus Gerard 0.1 Josh Giddey 0.3

Blocks Per Game Gus Gerard 0.1 Josh Giddey 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Gus Gerard 20 Josh Giddey 36

Total Rebounds Gus Gerard 16 Josh Giddey 17

Total Assists Gus Gerard 2 Josh Giddey 12

Total Steals Gus Gerard 1 Josh Giddey 1

Total Blocks Gus Gerard 1 Josh Giddey 1

Total Games Gus Gerard 8 Josh Giddey 3

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Gus Gerard .421 Josh Giddey .464

3-Point Percentage Gus Gerard - * Josh Giddey .417

Free Throw Percentage Gus Gerard .500 Josh Giddey .833

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Gus Gerard 3.3 (1980) Josh Giddey 12.0 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Gus Gerard 2.7 (1980) Josh Giddey 5.7 (2024)

Assists Per Game Gus Gerard 0.7 (1980) Josh Giddey 4.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Gus Gerard 0.2 (1979) Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Gus Gerard 0.2 (1979) Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024)

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