Richard Hamilton vs. Caldwell Jones Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Caldwell Jones and Richard Hamilton 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
Richard Hamilton: 1999-00 to 2012-13
Caldwell Jones: 1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Richard Hamilton 1 Caldwell Jones 0

NBA Seasons Richard Hamilton 14 Caldwell Jones 14

Playoffs Played Richard Hamilton 9 Caldwell Jones 12

All-Star Games Richard Hamilton 3 Caldwell Jones 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Richard Hamilton 0 Caldwell Jones 2

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Richard Hamilton 0 Caldwell Jones 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 17.1 Caldwell Jones 6.2

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.1 Caldwell Jones 7.2

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.4 Caldwell Jones 1.3

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.8 Caldwell Jones 0.4

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.1 Caldwell Jones 1.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Hamilton 15,708 Caldwell Jones 6,589

Total Rebounds Richard Hamilton 2,852 Caldwell Jones 7,663

Total Assists Richard Hamilton 3,125 Caldwell Jones 1,347

Total Steals Richard Hamilton 714 Caldwell Jones 480

Total Blocks Richard Hamilton 131 Caldwell Jones 1,517

Total Games Richard Hamilton 921 Caldwell Jones 1,068

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Hamilton .449 Caldwell Jones .473

3-Point Percentage Richard Hamilton .346 Caldwell Jones .065 *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Hamilton .852 Caldwell Jones .753

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 20.1 (2006) Caldwell Jones 9.9 (1984)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.9 (2005) Caldwell Jones 11.9 (1980)

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 4.9 (2005) Caldwell Jones 2.1 (1980)

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 1.3 (2004) Caldwell Jones 0.7 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.2 (2002) Caldwell Jones 2.4 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 19.8 Caldwell Jones 6.8

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.9 Caldwell Jones 8.4

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.6 Caldwell Jones 1.2

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.9 Caldwell Jones 0.4

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.2 Caldwell Jones 1.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Hamilton 2,571 Caldwell Jones 814

Total Rebounds Richard Hamilton 506 Caldwell Jones 999

Total Assists Richard Hamilton 467 Caldwell Jones 147

Total Steals Richard Hamilton 122 Caldwell Jones 51

Total Blocks Richard Hamilton 24 Caldwell Jones 223

Total Games Richard Hamilton 130 Caldwell Jones 119

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Hamilton .439 Caldwell Jones .484

3-Point Percentage Richard Hamilton .340 Caldwell Jones .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Hamilton .860 Caldwell Jones .759

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 22.5 (2003) Caldwell Jones 12.7 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 4.6 (2004) Caldwell Jones 13.4 (1979)

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 5.0 (2009) Caldwell Jones 2.3 (1979)

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 1.4 (2008) Caldwell Jones 0.7 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.5 (2008) Caldwell Jones 3.0 (1978)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.