Josh Giddey vs. Earl Watson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Earl Watson 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

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2025-26
Earl Watson: 2001-02 to 2013-14

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Earl Watson 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 5 Earl Watson 13

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Earl Watson 3

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Earl Watson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 14.6 Earl Watson 6.4

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.6 Earl Watson 2.3

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.3 Earl Watson 4.4

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 Earl Watson 1.0

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Earl Watson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 4,464 Earl Watson 5,593

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 2,340 Earl Watson 1,985

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,935 Earl Watson 3,871

Total Steals Josh Giddey 271 Earl Watson 873

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 151 Earl Watson 176

Total Games Josh Giddey 306 Earl Watson 878

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .465 Earl Watson .411

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .338 Earl Watson .324

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .761 Earl Watson .703

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 20.1 (2026) Earl Watson 10.7 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 9.2 (2026) Earl Watson 3.0 (2010)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 8.9 (2026) Earl Watson 6.8 (2008)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 1.2 (2025) Earl Watson 1.3 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2025) Earl Watson 0.4 (2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 8.7 Earl Watson 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 3.6 Earl Watson 1.7

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 2.1 Earl Watson 1.9

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.2 Earl Watson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.4 Earl Watson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 87 Earl Watson 38

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 36 Earl Watson 20

Total Assists Josh Giddey 21 Earl Watson 23

Total Steals Josh Giddey 2 Earl Watson 8

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 4 Earl Watson 1

Total Games Josh Giddey 10 Earl Watson 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .453 Earl Watson .400

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .353 Earl Watson .077

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .875 Earl Watson 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 8.7 (2024) Earl Watson 4.8 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 3.6 (2024) Earl Watson 2.5 (2005)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 2.1 (2024) Earl Watson 3.8 (2005)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.2 (2024) Earl Watson 1.3 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.4 (2024) Earl Watson 0.3 (2005)