Michael Jordan vs. John Rudd Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Rudd and Michael Jordan 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

Michael Jordan

vs.

John Rudd

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Jordan: 1984-85 to 2002-03
John Rudd: 1978-79 to 1978-79

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Jordan 6 John Rudd 0

NBA Seasons Michael Jordan 15 John Rudd 1

Playoffs Played Michael Jordan 13 John Rudd 0

All-Star Games Michael Jordan 14 John Rudd 0

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Michael Jordan 5 John Rudd 0

Finals MVP Michael Jordan 6 John Rudd 0

All-NBA First Team Michael Jordan 10 John Rudd 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Michael Jordan 11 John Rudd 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Jordan 9 John Rudd 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Jordan 9 John Rudd 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Jordan 1 John Rudd 0 *

Scoring Leader Michael Jordan 10 John Rudd 0

Steals Leader Michael Jordan 3 John Rudd 0

Rookie of The Year Michael Jordan 1 John Rudd 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Jordan 30.1 John Rudd 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Michael Jordan 6.2 John Rudd 2.9

Assists Per Game Michael Jordan 5.3 John Rudd 0.6

Steals Per Game Michael Jordan 2.3 John Rudd 0.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Jordan 0.8 John Rudd 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Jordan 32,292 John Rudd 184

Total Rebounds Michael Jordan 6,672 John Rudd 167

Total Assists Michael Jordan 5,633 John Rudd 35

Total Steals Michael Jordan 2,514 John Rudd 17

Total Blocks Michael Jordan 893 John Rudd 8

Total Games Michael Jordan 1,072 John Rudd 58

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Jordan .497 John Rudd .444

3-Point Percentage Michael Jordan .327 John Rudd - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Michael Jordan .835 John Rudd .710

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Jordan 37.1 (1987) John Rudd 3.2 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Jordan 8.0 (1989) John Rudd 2.9 (1979)

Assists Per Game Michael Jordan 8.0 (1989) John Rudd 0.6 (1979)

Steals Per Game Michael Jordan 3.2 (1988) John Rudd 0.3 (1979)

Blocks Per Game Michael Jordan 1.6 (1988) John Rudd 0.1 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Jordan 33.4 John Rudd -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Jordan 6.4 John Rudd -

Assists Per Game Michael Jordan 5.7 John Rudd -

Steals Per Game Michael Jordan 2.1 John Rudd -

Blocks Per Game Michael Jordan 0.9 John Rudd -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Jordan 5,987 John Rudd -

Total Rebounds Michael Jordan 1,152 John Rudd -

Total Assists Michael Jordan 1,022 John Rudd -

Total Steals Michael Jordan 376 John Rudd -

Total Blocks Michael Jordan 158 John Rudd -

Total Games Michael Jordan 179 John Rudd 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Jordan .487 John Rudd -

3-Point Percentage Michael Jordan .332 John Rudd - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Michael Jordan .828 John Rudd -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Jordan 43.7 (1986) John Rudd -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Jordan 7.9 (1997) John Rudd -

Assists Per Game Michael Jordan 8.5 (1985) John Rudd -

Steals Per Game Michael Jordan 2.8 (1990) John Rudd -

Blocks Per Game Michael Jordan 2.3 (1987) John Rudd -

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