Michael Jordan vs. Louie Nelson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Louie Nelson 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
Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Jordan | 1 |
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| Louie Nelson | 0 | |
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| Michael Jordan | 1 |
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| Louie Nelson | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Jordan |
30.1 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
9.4 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
6.2 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
2.4 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
5.3 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
1.9 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
2.3 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
0.9 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
0.8 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Jordan |
32,292 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
2,113 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
6,672 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
527 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
5,633 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
436 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
2,514 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
202 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
893 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
21 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
1,072 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
224 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Jordan |
.497 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
.437 | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
.327 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
- | |   n/a **
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| Michael Jordan |
.835 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
.738 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Jordan |
37.1 | | (1987) | |
| Louie Nelson |
12.5 | | (1976) | |
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| Michael Jordan |
8.0 | | (1989) | |
| Louie Nelson |
3.1 | | (1976) | |
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| Michael Jordan |
8.0 | | (1989) | |
| Louie Nelson |
2.6 | | (1976) | |
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| Michael Jordan |
3.2 | | (1988) | |
| Louie Nelson |
1.2 | | (1976) | |
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| Michael Jordan |
1.6 | | (1988) | |
| Louie Nelson |
0.2 | | (1978) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Jordan |
33.4 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
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| Michael Jordan |
6.4 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
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| Michael Jordan |
5.7 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
- | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
2.1 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
- | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
0.9 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
- | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Jordan |
5,987 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
- | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
1,152 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
- | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
1,022 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
- | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
376 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
- | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
158 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
- | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
179 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
0 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Jordan |
.487 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
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| Michael Jordan |
.332 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
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| Michael Jordan |
.828 | | |
| Louie Nelson |
- | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Jordan |
43.7 | | (1986) | |
| Louie Nelson |
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| Michael Jordan |
7.9 | | (1997) | |
| Louie Nelson |
- | | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
8.5 | | (1985) | |
| Louie Nelson |
- | | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
2.8 | | (1990) | |
| Louie Nelson |
- | | | |
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| Michael Jordan |
2.3 | | (1987) | |
| Louie Nelson |
- | | | |
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| Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat. |
