James Harden vs. Steve Nash Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Steve Nash and James Harden that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
2023-24
James Harden:
2009-10 to 2023-24
Steve Nash:
1996-97 to 2013-14

NBA Championships and Seasons

James Harden0
Steve Nash0
James Harden15
Steve Nash18
James Harden14
Steve Nash12
James Harden10
Steve Nash8

Honors and Awards

James Harden1
Steve Nash2
James Harden6
Steve Nash3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
James Harden7
Steve Nash7
James Harden3
Steve Nash0
James Harden2
Steve Nash5

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

James Harden 24.2
Steve Nash 14.3

James Harden 5.6
Steve Nash 3.0

James Harden 7.1
Steve Nash 8.5

James Harden 1.5
Steve Nash 0.7

James Harden 0.6
Steve Nash 0.1

Totals Stats

James Harden 25,803
Steve Nash 17,387

James Harden 5,977
Steve Nash 3,642

James Harden 7,574
Steve Nash 10,335

James Harden 1,590
Steve Nash 899

James Harden 600
Steve Nash 102

James Harden 1,065
Steve Nash 1,217

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden .442
Steve Nash .490

3-Point Percentage
James Harden .364
Steve Nash .428

Free Throw Percentage
James Harden .861
Steve Nash .904

Best Season (no game minimum)

James Harden 36.1
(2019)
Steve Nash 18.8
(2006)

James Harden 8.1
(2017)
Steve Nash 4.2
(2006)

James Harden 11.2
(2017)
Steve Nash 11.6
(2007)

James Harden 2.0
(2019)
Steve Nash 1.0
(2003)

James Harden 0.9
(2020)
Steve Nash 0.2
(2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

James Harden 22.7
Steve Nash 17.3

James Harden 5.5
Steve Nash 3.5

James Harden 6.3
Steve Nash 8.8

James Harden 1.7
Steve Nash 0.6

James Harden 0.5
Steve Nash 0.1

Totals Stats

James Harden 3,637
Steve Nash 2,072

James Harden 883
Steve Nash 422

James Harden 1,013
Steve Nash 1,061

James Harden 267
Steve Nash 66

James Harden 85
Steve Nash 14

James Harden 160
Steve Nash 120

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden .424
Steve Nash .473

3-Point Percentage
James Harden .338
Steve Nash .406

Free Throw Percentage
James Harden .869
Steve Nash .900

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

James Harden 31.6
(2019)
Steve Nash 23.9
(2005)

James Harden 6.8
(2019)
Steve Nash 5.2
(2004)

James Harden 8.6
(2022)
Steve Nash 13.3
(2007)

James Harden 2.4
(2016)
Steve Nash 0.9
(2005)

James Harden 1.0
(2013)
Steve Nash 0.3
(2006)