Michael Porter Jr. vs. John Salmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons and Michael Porter Jr. 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
Michael Porter Jr.: 2019-20 to 2024-25
John Salmons: 2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Porter Jr. 1 John Salmons 0

NBA Seasons Michael Porter Jr. 6 John Salmons 13

Playoffs Played Michael Porter Jr. 5 John Salmons 5

All-Star Games Michael Porter Jr. 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 16.2 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 6.4 John Salmons 2.9

Assists Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 1.4 John Salmons 2.4

Steals Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 0.6 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 0.6 John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Porter Jr. 5,597 John Salmons 8,292

Total Rebounds Michael Porter Jr. 2,209 John Salmons 2,603

Total Assists Michael Porter Jr. 485 John Salmons 2,183

Total Steals Michael Porter Jr. 206 John Salmons 756

Total Blocks Michael Porter Jr. 201 John Salmons 239

Total Games Michael Porter Jr. 345 John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Porter Jr. .500 John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage Michael Porter Jr. .406 John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage Michael Porter Jr. .795 John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 19.0 (2021) John Salmons 18.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 7.3 (2021) John Salmons 4.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 2.1 (2025) John Salmons 3.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 1.1 (2022) John Salmons 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 0.9 (2021) John Salmons 0.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 13.0 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 6.8 John Salmons 2.4

Assists Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 1.1 John Salmons 1.8

Steals Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 0.7 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 0.5 John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Porter Jr. 974 John Salmons 259

Total Rebounds Michael Porter Jr. 510 John Salmons 66

Total Assists Michael Porter Jr. 82 John Salmons 50

Total Steals Michael Porter Jr. 54 John Salmons 21

Total Blocks Michael Porter Jr. 36 John Salmons 11

Total Games Michael Porter Jr. 75 John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Porter Jr. .446 John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage Michael Porter Jr. .374 John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage Michael Porter Jr. .768 John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 17.4 (2021) John Salmons 18.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 8.1 (2023) John Salmons 4.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 1.6 (2023) John Salmons 4.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 1.1 (2021) John Salmons 1.4 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 0.8 (2024) John Salmons 1.0 (2009)