Josh Giddey vs. John Shumate Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Shumate 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 Shumate: 1975-76 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 John Shumate 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 4 John Shumate 5

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 John Shumate 2

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 John Shumate 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 14.1 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.5 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.1 John Shumate 1.8

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 John Shumate 1.0

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 John Shumate 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 3,942 John Shumate 3,920

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 2,100 John Shumate 2,388

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,703 John Shumate 574

Total Steals Josh Giddey 244 John Shumate 323

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 140 John Shumate 224

Total Games Josh Giddey 280 John Shumate 318

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 John Shumate .516

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .330 John Shumate .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .764 John Shumate .720

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) John Shumate 15.1 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 8.1 (2025) John Shumate 9.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 7.2 (2025) John Shumate 2.3 (1978)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 1.2 (2025) John Shumate 1.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2025) John Shumate 1.1 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 8.7 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 3.6 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 2.1 John Shumate 2.5

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.2 John Shumate 1.1

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.4 John Shumate 1.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 87 John Shumate 148

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 36 John Shumate 90

Total Assists Josh Giddey 21 John Shumate 30

Total Steals Josh Giddey 2 John Shumate 13

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 4 John Shumate 17

Total Games Josh Giddey 10 John Shumate 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .453 John Shumate .563

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .353 John Shumate - *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .875 John Shumate .537

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 8.7 (2024) John Shumate 14.1 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 3.6 (2024) John Shumate 8.6 (1976)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 2.1 (2024) John Shumate 2.8 (1976)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.2 (2024) John Shumate 1.3 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.4 (2024) John Shumate 1.4 (1976)

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