Kawhi Leonard vs. Michael Ruffin Comparison

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

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Kawhi Leonard: 2011-12 to 2025-26
Michael Ruffin: 1999-00 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Kawhi Leonard 2 Michael Ruffin 0

NBA Seasons Kawhi Leonard 14 Michael Ruffin 9

Playoffs Played Kawhi Leonard 12 Michael Ruffin 4

All-Star Games Kawhi Leonard 6 Michael Ruffin 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard 2 Michael Ruffin 0

All-NBA First Team Kawhi Leonard 3 Michael Ruffin 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Kawhi Leonard 6 Michael Ruffin 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Kawhi Leonard 3 Michael Ruffin 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Kawhi Leonard 7 Michael Ruffin 0

Defensive Player of The Year Kawhi Leonard 2 Michael Ruffin 0

Steals Leader Kawhi Leonard 1 Michael Ruffin 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Kawhi Leonard 20.3 Michael Ruffin 1.7

Rebounds Per Game Kawhi Leonard 6.4 Michael Ruffin 3.9

Assists Per Game Kawhi Leonard 3.1 Michael Ruffin 0.6

Steals Per Game Kawhi Leonard 1.7 Michael Ruffin 0.5

Blocks Per Game Kawhi Leonard 0.6 Michael Ruffin 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Kawhi Leonard 15,228 Michael Ruffin 716

Total Rebounds Kawhi Leonard 4,780 Michael Ruffin 1,632

Total Assists Kawhi Leonard 2,299 Michael Ruffin 250

Total Steals Kawhi Leonard 1,291 Michael Ruffin 199

Total Blocks Kawhi Leonard 479 Michael Ruffin 193

Total Games Kawhi Leonard 752 Michael Ruffin 414

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Kawhi Leonard .498 Michael Ruffin .407

3-Point Percentage Kawhi Leonard .391 Michael Ruffin .000

Free Throw Percentage Kawhi Leonard .863 Michael Ruffin .459

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Kawhi Leonard 27.1 (2020) Michael Ruffin 2.6 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Kawhi Leonard 7.3 (2019) Michael Ruffin 5.8 (2001)

Assists Per Game Kawhi Leonard 5.2 (2021) Michael Ruffin 1.0 (2004)

Steals Per Game Kawhi Leonard 2.3 (2015) Michael Ruffin 0.7 (2008)

Blocks Per Game Kawhi Leonard 1.0 (2018) Michael Ruffin 0.8 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Kawhi Leonard 21.5 Michael Ruffin 1.4

Rebounds Per Game Kawhi Leonard 7.8 Michael Ruffin 3.4

Assists Per Game Kawhi Leonard 3.0 Michael Ruffin 0.7

Steals Per Game Kawhi Leonard 1.8 Michael Ruffin 0.4

Blocks Per Game Kawhi Leonard 0.7 Michael Ruffin 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Kawhi Leonard 3,133 Michael Ruffin 28

Total Rebounds Kawhi Leonard 1,142 Michael Ruffin 67

Total Assists Kawhi Leonard 432 Michael Ruffin 13

Total Steals Kawhi Leonard 256 Michael Ruffin 7

Total Blocks Kawhi Leonard 99 Michael Ruffin 5

Total Games Kawhi Leonard 146 Michael Ruffin 20

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Kawhi Leonard .513 Michael Ruffin .563

3-Point Percentage Kawhi Leonard .399 Michael Ruffin .000

Free Throw Percentage Kawhi Leonard .841 Michael Ruffin .500

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Kawhi Leonard 34.5 (2023) Michael Ruffin 2.6 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Kawhi Leonard 9.3 (2020) Michael Ruffin 5.0 (2009)

Assists Per Game Kawhi Leonard 6.0 (2023) Michael Ruffin 1.0 (2005)

Steals Per Game Kawhi Leonard 2.6 (2016) Michael Ruffin 0.8 (2007)

Blocks Per Game Kawhi Leonard 1.4 (2016) Michael Ruffin 0.3 (2006)