Joe Hassett vs. Dereck Lively II Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dereck Lively II and Joe Hassett 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
Joe Hassett: 1977-78 to 1982-83
Dereck Lively II: 2023-24 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Joe Hassett 1 Dereck Lively II 0

NBA Seasons Joe Hassett 6 Dereck Lively II 3

Playoffs Played Joe Hassett 2 Dereck Lively II 1

All-Star Games Joe Hassett 0 Dereck Lively II 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Joe Hassett 5.9 Dereck Lively II 8.4

Rebounds Per Game Joe Hassett 1.1 Dereck Lively II 7.0

Assists Per Game Joe Hassett 1.3 Dereck Lively II 1.6

Steals Per Game Joe Hassett 0.4 Dereck Lively II 0.6

Blocks Per Game Joe Hassett 0.1 Dereck Lively II 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Joe Hassett 1,723 Dereck Lively II 827

Total Rebounds Joe Hassett 307 Dereck Lively II 685

Total Assists Joe Hassett 386 Dereck Lively II 158

Total Steals Joe Hassett 126 Dereck Lively II 60

Total Blocks Joe Hassett 17 Dereck Lively II 144

Total Games Joe Hassett 292 Dereck Lively II 98

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Joe Hassett .421 Dereck Lively II .725

3-Point Percentage Joe Hassett .336 * Dereck Lively II .000

Free Throw Percentage Joe Hassett .861 Dereck Lively II .579

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Joe Hassett 8.7 (1981) Dereck Lively II 8.8 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Joe Hassett 1.8 (1983) Dereck Lively II 7.5 (2025)

Assists Per Game Joe Hassett 3.5 (1983) Dereck Lively II 2.4 (2025)

Steals Per Game Joe Hassett 0.6 (1980) Dereck Lively II 0.7 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Joe Hassett 0.1 (1980) Dereck Lively II 1.6 (2026)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Joe Hassett 1.3 Dereck Lively II 7.9

Rebounds Per Game Joe Hassett 0.2 Dereck Lively II 7.4

Assists Per Game Joe Hassett 0.1 Dereck Lively II 1.3

Steals Per Game Joe Hassett 0.1 Dereck Lively II 0.4

Blocks Per Game Joe Hassett 0.0 Dereck Lively II 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Joe Hassett 20 Dereck Lively II 165

Total Rebounds Joe Hassett 3 Dereck Lively II 156

Total Assists Joe Hassett 1 Dereck Lively II 27

Total Steals Joe Hassett 1 Dereck Lively II 9

Total Blocks Joe Hassett 0 Dereck Lively II 20

Total Games Joe Hassett 16 Dereck Lively II 21

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Joe Hassett .500 Dereck Lively II .674

3-Point Percentage Joe Hassett - * Dereck Lively II 1.000

Free Throw Percentage Joe Hassett - Dereck Lively II .590

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Joe Hassett 1.8 (1978) Dereck Lively II 7.9 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Joe Hassett 0.3 (1978) Dereck Lively II 7.4 (2024)

Assists Per Game Joe Hassett 0.1 (1979) Dereck Lively II 1.3 (2024)

Steals Per Game Joe Hassett 0.1 (1978) Dereck Lively II 0.4 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Joe Hassett 0.0 (1979) Dereck Lively II 1.0 (2024)

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