Josh Giddey vs. Rich Kelley Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Rich Kelley 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.

Rich Kelley

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
Rich Kelley: 1975-76 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Rich Kelley 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 Rich Kelley 11

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Rich Kelley 6

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Rich Kelley 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 Rich Kelley 7.6

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 Rich Kelley 7.0

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Rich Kelley 2.6

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 Rich Kelley 0.9

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Rich Kelley 0.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 Rich Kelley 6,199

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 Rich Kelley 5,678

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 Rich Kelley 2,092

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 Rich Kelley 694

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 Rich Kelley 749

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 Rich Kelley 814

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Rich Kelley .488

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 Rich Kelley .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 Rich Kelley .783

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Rich Kelley 15.7 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) Rich Kelley 12.8 (1979)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) Rich Kelley 3.6 (1982)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) Rich Kelley 1.6 (1979)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) Rich Kelley 2.1 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 Rich Kelley 5.8

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 Rich Kelley 5.5

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 Rich Kelley 2.3

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Rich Kelley 0.9

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Rich Kelley 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 50 Rich Kelley 259

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 20 Rich Kelley 246

Total Assists Josh Giddey 13 Rich Kelley 105

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 Rich Kelley 39

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 2 Rich Kelley 24

Total Games Josh Giddey 4 Rich Kelley 45

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .474 Rich Kelley .467

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .500 Rich Kelley .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 Rich Kelley .798

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 (2024) Rich Kelley 9.7 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 (2024) Rich Kelley 6.9 (1982)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 (2024) Rich Kelley 4.3 (1982)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Rich Kelley 1.1 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 (2024) Rich Kelley 0.9 (1980)

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