Josh Giddey vs. Ralph Simpson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Simpson 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.

Ralph Simpson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
Ralph Simpson: 1976-77 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Ralph Simpson 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 Ralph Simpson 4

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Ralph Simpson 3

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Ralph Simpson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 Ralph Simpson 8.4

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 Ralph Simpson 2.0

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Ralph Simpson 2.2

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 Ralph Simpson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Ralph Simpson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 Ralph Simpson 1,832

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 Ralph Simpson 445

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 Ralph Simpson 479

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 Ralph Simpson 189

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 Ralph Simpson 17

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 Ralph Simpson 218

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Ralph Simpson .404

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 Ralph Simpson .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 Ralph Simpson .724

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Ralph Simpson 11.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) Ralph Simpson 2.5 (1978)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) Ralph Simpson 2.5 (1978)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) Ralph Simpson 1.2 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) Ralph Simpson 0.1 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 Ralph Simpson 6.2

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 Ralph Simpson 1.4

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 Ralph Simpson 2.4

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Ralph Simpson 0.2

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Ralph Simpson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 50 Ralph Simpson 106

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 20 Ralph Simpson 24

Total Assists Josh Giddey 13 Ralph Simpson 41

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 Ralph Simpson 4

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 2 Ralph Simpson 2

Total Games Josh Giddey 4 Ralph Simpson 17

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .474 Ralph Simpson .413

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .500 Ralph Simpson - *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 Ralph Simpson .696

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 (2024) Ralph Simpson 7.8 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 (2024) Ralph Simpson 1.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 (2024) Ralph Simpson 2.9 (1978)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Ralph Simpson 0.3 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 (2024) Ralph Simpson 0.2 (1978)

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