Jim Petersen vs. Kristaps Porzingis Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kristaps Porzingis and Jim Petersen 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

Jim Petersen

vs.

Kristaps Porzingis

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jim Petersen: 1984-85 to 1991-92
Kristaps Porzingis: 2015-16 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jim Petersen 0 Kristaps Porzingis 0

NBA Seasons Jim Petersen 8 Kristaps Porzingis 8

Playoffs Played Jim Petersen 5 Kristaps Porzingis 3

All-Star Games Jim Petersen 0 Kristaps Porzingis 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jim Petersen 6.9 Kristaps Porzingis 19.7

Rebounds Per Game Jim Petersen 4.8 Kristaps Porzingis 7.9

Assists Per Game Jim Petersen 1.0 Kristaps Porzingis 1.8

Steals Per Game Jim Petersen 0.4 Kristaps Porzingis 0.7

Blocks Per Game Jim Petersen 0.7 Kristaps Porzingis 1.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Jim Petersen 3,397 Kristaps Porzingis 9,021

Total Rebounds Jim Petersen 2,354 Kristaps Porzingis 3,604

Total Assists Jim Petersen 487 Kristaps Porzingis 826

Total Steals Jim Petersen 213 Kristaps Porzingis 334

Total Blocks Jim Petersen 363 Kristaps Porzingis 846

Total Games Jim Petersen 491 Kristaps Porzingis 459

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jim Petersen .486 Kristaps Porzingis .459

3-Point Percentage Jim Petersen .071 Kristaps Porzingis .361

Free Throw Percentage Jim Petersen .725 Kristaps Porzingis .831

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jim Petersen 11.3 (1987) Kristaps Porzingis 23.2 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Jim Petersen 6.8 (1987) Kristaps Porzingis 9.5 (2020)

Assists Per Game Jim Petersen 1.5 (1987) Kristaps Porzingis 2.7 (2023)

Steals Per Game Jim Petersen 0.7 (1989) Kristaps Porzingis 0.9 (2023)

Blocks Per Game Jim Petersen 1.2 (1987) Kristaps Porzingis 2.4 (2018)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jim Petersen 5.2 Kristaps Porzingis 15.8

Rebounds Per Game Jim Petersen 4.5 Kristaps Porzingis 6.2

Assists Per Game Jim Petersen 0.8 Kristaps Porzingis 1.4

Steals Per Game Jim Petersen 0.4 Kristaps Porzingis 1.1

Blocks Per Game Jim Petersen 0.4 Kristaps Porzingis 1.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Jim Petersen 241 Kristaps Porzingis 205

Total Rebounds Jim Petersen 207 Kristaps Porzingis 81

Total Assists Jim Petersen 37 Kristaps Porzingis 18

Total Steals Jim Petersen 17 Kristaps Porzingis 14

Total Blocks Jim Petersen 17 Kristaps Porzingis 14

Total Games Jim Petersen 46 Kristaps Porzingis 13

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jim Petersen .485 Kristaps Porzingis .476

3-Point Percentage Jim Petersen - Kristaps Porzingis .393

Free Throw Percentage Jim Petersen .662 Kristaps Porzingis .865

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jim Petersen 7.8 (1988) Kristaps Porzingis 23.7 (2020)

Rebounds Per Game Jim Petersen 5.6 (1986) Kristaps Porzingis 8.7 (2020)

Assists Per Game Jim Petersen 1.5 (1988) Kristaps Porzingis 2.3 (2024)

Steals Per Game Jim Petersen 0.5 (1987) Kristaps Porzingis 1.7 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Jim Petersen 0.5 (1988) Kristaps Porzingis 2.0 (2024)