Josh Giddey vs. Buck Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Buck Johnson and Josh Giddey 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

Josh Giddey

vs.

Buck Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
Buck Johnson: 1986-87 to 1992-93

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Buck Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 Buck Johnson 7

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Buck Johnson 5

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Buck Johnson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 Buck Johnson 9.1

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 Buck Johnson 3.5

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Buck Johnson 1.7

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 Buck Johnson 0.8

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Buck Johnson 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 Buck Johnson 4,617

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 Buck Johnson 1,760

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 Buck Johnson 856

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 Buck Johnson 404

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 Buck Johnson 252

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 Buck Johnson 505

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Buck Johnson .488

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 Buck Johnson .113

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 Buck Johnson .738

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Buck Johnson 14.8 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) Buck Johnson 4.6 (1990)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) Buck Johnson 3.1 (1990)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) Buck Johnson 1.3 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) Buck Johnson 0.8 (1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 Buck Johnson 6.5

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 Buck Johnson 2.5

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 Buck Johnson 1.5

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Buck Johnson 0.6

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Buck Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 50 Buck Johnson 130

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 20 Buck Johnson 49

Total Assists Josh Giddey 13 Buck Johnson 30

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 Buck Johnson 12

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 2 Buck Johnson 5

Total Games Josh Giddey 4 Buck Johnson 20

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .474 Buck Johnson .424

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .500 Buck Johnson .000

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 Buck Johnson .727

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 (2024) Buck Johnson 12.8 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 (2024) Buck Johnson 4.7 (1991)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 (2024) Buck Johnson 3.3 (1989)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Buck Johnson 1.5 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 (2024) Buck Johnson 0.5 (1990)