Louie Nelson vs. Brandin Podziemski Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Brandin Podziemski and Louie Nelson 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
Louie Nelson: 1973-74 to 1977-78
Brandin Podziemski: 2023-24 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Louie Nelson 0 Brandin Podziemski 0

NBA Seasons Louie Nelson 5 Brandin Podziemski 2

Playoffs Played Louie Nelson 0 Brandin Podziemski 1

All-Star Games Louie Nelson 0 Brandin Podziemski 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Louie Nelson 9.4 Brandin Podziemski 10.4

Rebounds Per Game Louie Nelson 2.4 Brandin Podziemski 5.4

Assists Per Game Louie Nelson 1.9 Brandin Podziemski 3.6

Steals Per Game Louie Nelson 0.9 Brandin Podziemski 0.9

Blocks Per Game Louie Nelson 0.1 Brandin Podziemski 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Louie Nelson 2,113 Brandin Podziemski 1,429

Total Rebounds Louie Nelson 527 Brandin Podziemski 752

Total Assists Louie Nelson 436 Brandin Podziemski 493

Total Steals Louie Nelson 202 Brandin Podziemski 130

Total Blocks Louie Nelson 21 Brandin Podziemski 27

Total Games Louie Nelson 224 Brandin Podziemski 138

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Louie Nelson .437 Brandin Podziemski .449

3-Point Percentage Louie Nelson - n/a ** Brandin Podziemski .378

Free Throw Percentage Louie Nelson .738 Brandin Podziemski .701

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Louie Nelson 12.5 (1976) Brandin Podziemski 11.7 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Louie Nelson 3.1 (1976) Brandin Podziemski 5.8 (2024)

Assists Per Game Louie Nelson 2.6 (1976) Brandin Podziemski 3.7 (2024)

Steals Per Game Louie Nelson 1.2 (1976) Brandin Podziemski 1.1 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Louie Nelson 0.2 (1978) Brandin Podziemski 0.2 (2025)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Louie Nelson - Brandin Podziemski 11.3

Rebounds Per Game Louie Nelson - Brandin Podziemski 5.0

Assists Per Game Louie Nelson - Brandin Podziemski 3.1

Steals Per Game Louie Nelson - Brandin Podziemski 1.3

Blocks Per Game Louie Nelson - Brandin Podziemski 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Louie Nelson - Brandin Podziemski 135

Total Rebounds Louie Nelson - Brandin Podziemski 60

Total Assists Louie Nelson - Brandin Podziemski 37

Total Steals Louie Nelson - Brandin Podziemski 15

Total Blocks Louie Nelson - Brandin Podziemski 2

Total Games Louie Nelson 0 Brandin Podziemski 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Louie Nelson - Brandin Podziemski .364

3-Point Percentage Louie Nelson - n/a ** Brandin Podziemski .328

Free Throw Percentage Louie Nelson - Brandin Podziemski .708

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Louie Nelson - Brandin Podziemski 11.3 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Louie Nelson - Brandin Podziemski 5.0 (2025)

Assists Per Game Louie Nelson - Brandin Podziemski 3.1 (2025)

Steals Per Game Louie Nelson - Brandin Podziemski 1.3 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Louie Nelson - Brandin Podziemski 0.2 (2025)

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.