Muggsy Bogues vs. Louie Nelson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Louie Nelson and Muggsy Bogues 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

Muggsy Bogues

vs.

Louie Nelson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Muggsy Bogues: 1987-88 to 2000-01
Louie Nelson: 1973-74 to 1977-78

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Muggsy Bogues 0 Louie Nelson 0

NBA Seasons Muggsy Bogues 14 Louie Nelson 5

Playoffs Played Muggsy Bogues 5 Louie Nelson 0

All-Star Games Muggsy Bogues 0 Louie Nelson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.7 Louie Nelson 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.6 Louie Nelson 2.4

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.6 Louie Nelson 1.9

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.5 Louie Nelson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 Louie Nelson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 6,858 Louie Nelson 2,113

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 2,318 Louie Nelson 527

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 6,726 Louie Nelson 436

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 1,369 Louie Nelson 202

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 39 Louie Nelson 21

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 889 Louie Nelson 224

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .458 Louie Nelson .437

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .278 Louie Nelson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .827 Louie Nelson .738

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 11.1 (1995) Louie Nelson 12.5 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.1 (1994) Louie Nelson 3.1 (1976)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 10.7 (1990) Louie Nelson 2.6 (1976)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.1 (1992) Louie Nelson 1.2 (1976)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.1 (1989) Louie Nelson 0.2 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 8.9 Louie Nelson -

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 Louie Nelson -

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 5.6 Louie Nelson -

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.7 Louie Nelson -

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 Louie Nelson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 170 Louie Nelson -

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 51 Louie Nelson -

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 107 Louie Nelson -

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 33 Louie Nelson -

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 0 Louie Nelson -

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 19 Louie Nelson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .419 Louie Nelson -

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .476 Louie Nelson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .769 Louie Nelson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 16.0 (1997) Louie Nelson -

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.0 (1993) Louie Nelson -

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.8 (1993) Louie Nelson -

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 (1993) Louie Nelson -

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 (2000) Louie Nelson -

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