Josh Giddey vs. John Salmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons 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 2024-25
John Salmons: 2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 4 John Salmons 13

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 John Salmons 5

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 14.1 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.5 John Salmons 2.9

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.1 John Salmons 2.4

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 3,942 John Salmons 8,292

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 2,100 John Salmons 2,603

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,703 John Salmons 2,183

Total Steals Josh Giddey 244 John Salmons 756

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 140 John Salmons 239

Total Games Josh Giddey 280 John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .330 John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .764 John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) John Salmons 18.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 8.1 (2025) John Salmons 4.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 7.2 (2025) John Salmons 3.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 1.2 (2025) John Salmons 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2025) John Salmons 0.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 8.7 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 3.6 John Salmons 2.4

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 2.1 John Salmons 1.8

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.2 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.4 John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 87 John Salmons 259

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 36 John Salmons 66

Total Assists Josh Giddey 21 John Salmons 50

Total Steals Josh Giddey 2 John Salmons 21

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 4 John Salmons 11

Total Games Josh Giddey 10 John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .453 John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .353 John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .875 John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 8.7 (2024) John Salmons 18.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 3.6 (2024) John Salmons 4.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 2.1 (2024) John Salmons 4.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.2 (2024) John Salmons 1.4 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.4 (2024) John Salmons 1.0 (2009)