Louie Nelson vs. Derrick White Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derrick White 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

Louie Nelson

vs.

Derrick White

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Louie Nelson: 1973-74 to 1977-78
Derrick White: 2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Louie Nelson 0 Derrick White 0

NBA Seasons Louie Nelson 5 Derrick White 7

Playoffs Played Louie Nelson 0 Derrick White 5

All-Star Games Louie Nelson 0 Derrick White 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Louie Nelson 0 Derrick White 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Louie Nelson 9.4 Derrick White 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Louie Nelson 2.4 Derrick White 3.5

Assists Per Game Louie Nelson 1.9 Derrick White 4.1

Steals Per Game Louie Nelson 0.9 Derrick White 0.8

Blocks Per Game Louie Nelson 0.1 Derrick White 0.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Louie Nelson 2,113 Derrick White 5,151

Total Rebounds Louie Nelson 527 Derrick White 1,467

Total Assists Louie Nelson 436 Derrick White 1,704

Total Steals Louie Nelson 202 Derrick White 333

Total Blocks Louie Nelson 21 Derrick White 366

Total Games Louie Nelson 224 Derrick White 418

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Louie Nelson .437 Derrick White .450

3-Point Percentage Louie Nelson - n/a ** Derrick White .363

Free Throw Percentage Louie Nelson .738 Derrick White .854

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Louie Nelson 12.5 (1976) Derrick White 15.4 (2021)

Rebounds Per Game Louie Nelson 3.1 (1976) Derrick White 4.2 (2024)

Assists Per Game Louie Nelson 2.6 (1976) Derrick White 5.2 (2024)

Steals Per Game Louie Nelson 1.2 (1976) Derrick White 1.0 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Louie Nelson 0.2 (1978) Derrick White 1.2 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Louie Nelson - Derrick White 11.6

Rebounds Per Game Louie Nelson - Derrick White 2.9

Assists Per Game Louie Nelson - Derrick White 2.4

Steals Per Game Louie Nelson - Derrick White 0.7

Blocks Per Game Louie Nelson - Derrick White 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Louie Nelson - Derrick White 663

Total Rebounds Louie Nelson - Derrick White 163

Total Assists Louie Nelson - Derrick White 139

Total Steals Louie Nelson - Derrick White 40

Total Blocks Louie Nelson - Derrick White 45

Total Games Louie Nelson 0 Derrick White 57

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Louie Nelson - Derrick White .469

3-Point Percentage Louie Nelson - n/a ** Derrick White .398

Free Throw Percentage Louie Nelson - Derrick White .836

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Louie Nelson - Derrick White 21.8 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Louie Nelson - Derrick White 3.3 (2024)

Assists Per Game Louie Nelson - Derrick White 3.5 (2024)

Steals Per Game Louie Nelson - Derrick White 0.9 (2022)

Blocks Per Game Louie Nelson - Derrick White 1.3 (2024)

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