Nathaniel Clifton vs. Steve Francis Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Steve Francis and Nathaniel Clifton 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
Nathaniel Clifton: 1950-51 to 1957-58
Steve Francis: 1999-00 to 2007-08

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Nathaniel Clifton 0 Steve Francis 0

NBA Seasons Nathaniel Clifton 8 Steve Francis 9

Playoffs Played Nathaniel Clifton 6 Steve Francis 1

All-Star Games Nathaniel Clifton 1 Steve Francis 3

Honors and Awards

Rookie of The Year Nathaniel Clifton 0 * Steve Francis 1

* Notes: Rookie of The Year is awarded since 1952-53.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 10.0 Steve Francis 18.1

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 8.2 Steve Francis 5.6

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 2.5 Steve Francis 6.0

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Steve Francis 1.5

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Steve Francis 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Nathaniel Clifton 5,444 Steve Francis 10,446

Total Rebounds Nathaniel Clifton 4,469 Steve Francis 3,215

Total Assists Nathaniel Clifton 1,367 Steve Francis 3,473

Total Steals Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Steve Francis 846

Total Blocks Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Steve Francis 223

Total Games Nathaniel Clifton 544 Steve Francis 576

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .361 Steve Francis .429

3-Point Percentage Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Steve Francis .341

Free Throw Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .633 Steve Francis .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 13.1 (1955) Steve Francis 21.6 (2002)

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 11.8 (1952) Steve Francis 7.0 (2002)

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 3.4 (1952) Steve Francis 7.0 (2005)

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Steve Francis 1.8 (2001)

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Steve Francis 0.5 (2003)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 9.0 Steve Francis 19.2

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 9.3 Steve Francis 8.4

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 2.7 Steve Francis 7.6

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Steve Francis 1.4

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Steve Francis 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Nathaniel Clifton 476 Steve Francis 96

Total Rebounds Nathaniel Clifton 495 Steve Francis 42

Total Assists Nathaniel Clifton 142 Steve Francis 38

Total Steals Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Steve Francis 7

Total Blocks Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Steve Francis 1

Total Games Nathaniel Clifton 53 Steve Francis 5

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .348 Steve Francis .429

3-Point Percentage Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Steve Francis .412

Free Throw Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .624 Steve Francis .725

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 19.7 (1955) Steve Francis 19.2 (2004)

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 12.7 (1953) Steve Francis 8.4 (2004)

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 4.3 (1955) Steve Francis 7.6 (2004)

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Steve Francis 1.4 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Steve Francis 0.2 (2004)

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.