Josh Giddey vs. Jeff Ruland Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jeff Ruland 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.

Jeff Ruland

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
Jeff Ruland: 1981-82 to 1992-93

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Jeff Ruland 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 Jeff Ruland 8

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Jeff Ruland 4

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Jeff Ruland 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 Jeff Ruland 17.4

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 Jeff Ruland 10.2

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Jeff Ruland 3.0

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 Jeff Ruland 0.8

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Jeff Ruland 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 Jeff Ruland 5,763

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 Jeff Ruland 3,378

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 Jeff Ruland 1,002

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 Jeff Ruland 249

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 Jeff Ruland 267

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 Jeff Ruland 332

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Jeff Ruland .564

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 Jeff Ruland .158

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 Jeff Ruland .718

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Jeff Ruland 22.2 (1984)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) Jeff Ruland 12.3 (1984)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) Jeff Ruland 5.3 (1986)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) Jeff Ruland 0.9 (1983)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) Jeff Ruland 1.0 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 Jeff Ruland 18.4

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 Jeff Ruland 9.6

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 Jeff Ruland 3.9

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Jeff Ruland 0.8

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Jeff Ruland 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 50 Jeff Ruland 313

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 20 Jeff Ruland 163

Total Assists Josh Giddey 13 Jeff Ruland 67

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 Jeff Ruland 14

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 2 Jeff Ruland 13

Total Games Josh Giddey 4 Jeff Ruland 17

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .474 Jeff Ruland .521

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .500 Jeff Ruland .000

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 Jeff Ruland .775

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 (2024) Jeff Ruland 24.0 (1984)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 (2024) Jeff Ruland 12.8 (1984)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 (2024) Jeff Ruland 7.8 (1984)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Jeff Ruland 2.3 (1985)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 (2024) Jeff Ruland 1.0 (1986)