Josh Giddey vs. Ricky Sobers Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ricky Sobers 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.

Ricky Sobers

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

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Ricky Sobers 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 Ricky Sobers 11

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Ricky Sobers 3

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Ricky Sobers 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 Ricky Sobers 13.3

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 Ricky Sobers 2.6

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Ricky Sobers 4.3

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 Ricky Sobers 1.3

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Ricky Sobers 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 Ricky Sobers 10,902

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 Ricky Sobers 2,132

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 Ricky Sobers 3,525

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 Ricky Sobers 1,085

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 Ricky Sobers 161

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 Ricky Sobers 821

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Ricky Sobers .459

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 Ricky Sobers .291 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 Ricky Sobers .843

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Ricky Sobers 18.2 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) Ricky Sobers 4.1 (1978)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) Ricky Sobers 7.4 (1978)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) Ricky Sobers 2.2 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) Ricky Sobers 0.3 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 Ricky Sobers 13.3

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 Ricky Sobers 2.7

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 Ricky Sobers 4.0

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Ricky Sobers 0.9

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Ricky Sobers 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 50 Ricky Sobers 387

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 20 Ricky Sobers 79

Total Assists Josh Giddey 13 Ricky Sobers 117

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 Ricky Sobers 27

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 2 Ricky Sobers 8

Total Games Josh Giddey 4 Ricky Sobers 29

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .474 Ricky Sobers .455

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .500 Ricky Sobers .250 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 Ricky Sobers .835

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 (2024) Ricky Sobers 15.3 (1984)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 (2024) Ricky Sobers 3.3 (1976)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 (2024) Ricky Sobers 4.2 (1976)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Ricky Sobers 1.3 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 (2024) Ricky Sobers 0.5 (1984)

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