Jalen Duren vs. John Salmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons and Jalen Duren 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
Jalen Duren: 2022-23 to 2024-25
John Salmons: 2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Duren 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Duren 3 John Salmons 13

Playoffs Played Jalen Duren 1 John Salmons 5

All-Star Games Jalen Duren 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Duren 11.5 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Duren 10.2 John Salmons 2.9

Assists Per Game Jalen Duren 2.1 John Salmons 2.4

Steals Per Game Jalen Duren 0.6 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Jalen Duren 0.9 John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Duren 2,371 John Salmons 8,292

Total Rebounds Jalen Duren 2,111 John Salmons 2,603

Total Assists Jalen Duren 431 John Salmons 2,183

Total Steals Jalen Duren 131 John Salmons 756

Total Blocks Jalen Duren 195 John Salmons 239

Total Games Jalen Duren 206 John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Duren .653 John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage Jalen Duren .000 John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Duren .691 John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Duren 13.8 (2024) John Salmons 18.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Duren 11.6 (2024) John Salmons 4.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Jalen Duren 2.7 (2025) John Salmons 3.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Jalen Duren 0.7 (2025) John Salmons 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Duren 1.1 (2025) John Salmons 0.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Duren 11.8 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Duren 10.7 John Salmons 2.4

Assists Per Game Jalen Duren 3.5 John Salmons 1.8

Steals Per Game Jalen Duren 0.3 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Jalen Duren 1.7 John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Duren 71 John Salmons 259

Total Rebounds Jalen Duren 64 John Salmons 66

Total Assists Jalen Duren 21 John Salmons 50

Total Steals Jalen Duren 2 John Salmons 21

Total Blocks Jalen Duren 10 John Salmons 11

Total Games Jalen Duren 6 John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Duren .650 John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage Jalen Duren - John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Duren .826 John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Duren 11.8 (2025) John Salmons 18.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Duren 10.7 (2025) John Salmons 4.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Jalen Duren 3.5 (2025) John Salmons 4.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Jalen Duren 0.3 (2025) John Salmons 1.4 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Duren 1.7 (2025) John Salmons 1.0 (2009)