Kawhi Leonard vs. DeMarcus Nelson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars DeMarcus Nelson and Kawhi Leonard 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

Kawhi Leonard

vs.

DeMarcus Nelson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Kawhi Leonard: 2011-12 to 2023-24
DeMarcus Nelson: 2008-09 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Kawhi Leonard 2 DeMarcus Nelson 0

NBA Seasons Kawhi Leonard 12 DeMarcus Nelson 1

Playoffs Played Kawhi Leonard 11 DeMarcus Nelson 0

All-Star Games Kawhi Leonard 6 DeMarcus Nelson 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard 2 DeMarcus Nelson 0

All-NBA First Team Kawhi Leonard 3 DeMarcus Nelson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Kawhi Leonard 5 DeMarcus Nelson 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Kawhi Leonard 3 DeMarcus Nelson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Kawhi Leonard 7 DeMarcus Nelson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Kawhi Leonard 2 DeMarcus Nelson 0

Steals Leader Kawhi Leonard 1 DeMarcus Nelson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Kawhi Leonard 20.0 DeMarcus Nelson 4.1

Rebounds Per Game Kawhi Leonard 6.4 DeMarcus Nelson 1.8

Assists Per Game Kawhi Leonard 3.0 DeMarcus Nelson 1.0

Steals Per Game Kawhi Leonard 1.7 DeMarcus Nelson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Kawhi Leonard 0.7 DeMarcus Nelson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Kawhi Leonard 13,937 DeMarcus Nelson 53

Total Rebounds Kawhi Leonard 4,443 DeMarcus Nelson 24

Total Assists Kawhi Leonard 2,120 DeMarcus Nelson 13

Total Steals Kawhi Leonard 1,196 DeMarcus Nelson 9

Total Blocks Kawhi Leonard 454 DeMarcus Nelson 2

Total Games Kawhi Leonard 696 DeMarcus Nelson 13

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Kawhi Leonard .499 DeMarcus Nelson .444

3-Point Percentage Kawhi Leonard .391 DeMarcus Nelson .000

Free Throw Percentage Kawhi Leonard .862 DeMarcus Nelson .357

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Kawhi Leonard 27.1 (2020) DeMarcus Nelson 4.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Kawhi Leonard 7.3 (2019) DeMarcus Nelson 1.8 (2009)

Assists Per Game Kawhi Leonard 5.2 (2021) DeMarcus Nelson 1.0 (2009)

Steals Per Game Kawhi Leonard 2.3 (2015) DeMarcus Nelson 0.7 (2009)

Blocks Per Game Kawhi Leonard 1.0 (2018) DeMarcus Nelson 0.2 (2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Kawhi Leonard 21.3 DeMarcus Nelson -

Rebounds Per Game Kawhi Leonard 7.8 DeMarcus Nelson -

Assists Per Game Kawhi Leonard 2.9 DeMarcus Nelson -

Steals Per Game Kawhi Leonard 1.8 DeMarcus Nelson -

Blocks Per Game Kawhi Leonard 0.7 DeMarcus Nelson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Kawhi Leonard 2,958 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Rebounds Kawhi Leonard 1,089 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Assists Kawhi Leonard 399 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Steals Kawhi Leonard 248 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Blocks Kawhi Leonard 94 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Games Kawhi Leonard 139 DeMarcus Nelson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Kawhi Leonard .511 DeMarcus Nelson -

3-Point Percentage Kawhi Leonard .399 DeMarcus Nelson -

Free Throw Percentage Kawhi Leonard .844 DeMarcus Nelson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Kawhi Leonard 34.5 (2023) DeMarcus Nelson -

Rebounds Per Game Kawhi Leonard 9.3 (2020) DeMarcus Nelson -

Assists Per Game Kawhi Leonard 6.0 (2023) DeMarcus Nelson -

Steals Per Game Kawhi Leonard 2.6 (2016) DeMarcus Nelson -

Blocks Per Game Kawhi Leonard 1.4 (2016) DeMarcus Nelson -