Josh Giddey vs. Michael Ruffin Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Ruffin 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.

Michael Ruffin

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
Michael Ruffin: 1999-00 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Michael Ruffin 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 Michael Ruffin 9

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Michael Ruffin 4

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Michael Ruffin 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 Michael Ruffin 1.7

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 Michael Ruffin 3.9

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Michael Ruffin 0.6

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 Michael Ruffin 0.5

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Michael Ruffin 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 Michael Ruffin 716

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 Michael Ruffin 1,632

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 Michael Ruffin 250

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 Michael Ruffin 199

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 Michael Ruffin 193

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 Michael Ruffin 414

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Michael Ruffin .407

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 Michael Ruffin .000

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 Michael Ruffin .459

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Michael Ruffin 2.6 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) Michael Ruffin 5.8 (2001)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) Michael Ruffin 1.0 (2004)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) Michael Ruffin 0.7 (2008)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) Michael Ruffin 0.8 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 Michael Ruffin 1.4

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 Michael Ruffin 3.4

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 Michael Ruffin 0.7

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Michael Ruffin 0.4

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Michael Ruffin 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 50 Michael Ruffin 28

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 20 Michael Ruffin 67

Total Assists Josh Giddey 13 Michael Ruffin 13

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 Michael Ruffin 7

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 2 Michael Ruffin 5

Total Games Josh Giddey 4 Michael Ruffin 20

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .474 Michael Ruffin .563

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .500 Michael Ruffin .000

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 Michael Ruffin .500

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 (2024) Michael Ruffin 2.6 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 (2024) Michael Ruffin 5.0 (2009)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 (2024) Michael Ruffin 1.0 (2005)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Michael Ruffin 0.8 (2007)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 (2024) Michael Ruffin 0.3 (2006)