Jaxson Hayes vs. John Salmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons and Jaxson Hayes 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
Jaxson Hayes: 2019-20 to 2024-25
John Salmons: 2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jaxson Hayes 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Seasons Jaxson Hayes 6 John Salmons 13

Playoffs Played Jaxson Hayes 3 John Salmons 5

NBA Cups Won Jaxson Hayes 1 * John Salmons 0 *

All-Star Games Jaxson Hayes 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jaxson Hayes 6.8 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Jaxson Hayes 3.9 John Salmons 2.9

Assists Per Game Jaxson Hayes 0.7 John Salmons 2.4

Steals Per Game Jaxson Hayes 0.5 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Jaxson Hayes 0.7 John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Jaxson Hayes 2,494 John Salmons 8,292

Total Rebounds Jaxson Hayes 1,443 John Salmons 2,603

Total Assists Jaxson Hayes 259 John Salmons 2,183

Total Steals Jaxson Hayes 169 John Salmons 756

Total Blocks Jaxson Hayes 247 John Salmons 239

Total Games Jaxson Hayes 367 John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jaxson Hayes .649 John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage Jaxson Hayes .261 John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage Jaxson Hayes .696 John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jaxson Hayes 9.3 (2022) John Salmons 18.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Jaxson Hayes 4.8 (2025) John Salmons 4.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Jaxson Hayes 1.0 (2025) John Salmons 3.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Jaxson Hayes 0.6 (2025) John Salmons 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Jaxson Hayes 0.9 (2025) John Salmons 0.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jaxson Hayes 3.1 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Jaxson Hayes 2.5 John Salmons 2.4

Assists Per Game Jaxson Hayes 0.2 John Salmons 1.8

Steals Per Game Jaxson Hayes 0.0 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Jaxson Hayes 0.2 John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Jaxson Hayes 43 John Salmons 259

Total Rebounds Jaxson Hayes 35 John Salmons 66

Total Assists Jaxson Hayes 3 John Salmons 50

Total Steals Jaxson Hayes 0 John Salmons 21

Total Blocks Jaxson Hayes 3 John Salmons 11

Total Games Jaxson Hayes 14 John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jaxson Hayes .486 John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage Jaxson Hayes .000 John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage Jaxson Hayes .600 John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jaxson Hayes 5.8 (2022) John Salmons 18.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Jaxson Hayes 3.0 (2024) John Salmons 4.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Jaxson Hayes 0.3 (2025) John Salmons 4.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Jaxson Hayes 0.0 (2025) John Salmons 1.4 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Jaxson Hayes 0.3 (2022) John Salmons 1.0 (2009)