Josh Giddey vs. Mark Olberding Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Mark Olberding 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
Mark Olberding: 1976-77 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Mark Olberding 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 4 Mark Olberding 11

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Mark Olberding 8

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Mark Olberding 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 14.1 Mark Olberding 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.5 Mark Olberding 5.2

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.1 Mark Olberding 2.5

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 Mark Olberding 0.7

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Mark Olberding 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 3,942 Mark Olberding 8,145

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 2,100 Mark Olberding 4,503

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,703 Mark Olberding 2,190

Total Steals Josh Giddey 244 Mark Olberding 573

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 140 Mark Olberding 235

Total Games Josh Giddey 280 Mark Olberding 865

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Mark Olberding .491

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .330 Mark Olberding .122 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .764 Mark Olberding .811

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Mark Olberding 13.8 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 8.1 (2025) Mark Olberding 6.5 (1982)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 7.2 (2025) Mark Olberding 4.4 (1980)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 1.2 (2025) Mark Olberding 0.9 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2025) Mark Olberding 0.4 (1982)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 8.7 Mark Olberding 11.1

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 3.6 Mark Olberding 5.4

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 2.1 Mark Olberding 2.8

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.2 Mark Olberding 0.7

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.4 Mark Olberding 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 87 Mark Olberding 521

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 36 Mark Olberding 255

Total Assists Josh Giddey 21 Mark Olberding 131

Total Steals Josh Giddey 2 Mark Olberding 35

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 4 Mark Olberding 20

Total Games Josh Giddey 10 Mark Olberding 47

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .453 Mark Olberding .469

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .353 Mark Olberding .250 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .875 Mark Olberding .778

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 8.7 (2024) Mark Olberding 19.7 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 3.6 (2024) Mark Olberding 7.3 (1980)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 2.1 (2024) Mark Olberding 4.3 (1981)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.2 (2024) Mark Olberding 1.0 (1982)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.4 (2024) Mark Olberding 1.0 (1978)

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