Richard Jefferson vs. Ben Kelso Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ben Kelso and Richard Jefferson 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 Jefferson: 2001-02 to 2017-18
Ben Kelso: 1973-74 to 1973-74

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Richard Jefferson 1 Ben Kelso 0

NBA Seasons Richard Jefferson 17 Ben Kelso 1

Playoffs Played Richard Jefferson 12 Ben Kelso 1

All-Star Games Richard Jefferson 0 Ben Kelso 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 12.6 Ben Kelso 1.8

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 Ben Kelso 0.7

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 2.0 Ben Kelso 0.4

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 Ben Kelso 0.3

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Ben Kelso 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 14,904 Ben Kelso 85

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 4,720 Ben Kelso 31

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 2,412 Ben Kelso 18

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 787 Ben Kelso 12

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 347 Ben Kelso 1

Total Games Richard Jefferson 1,181 Ben Kelso 46

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .464 Ben Kelso .365

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .376 Ben Kelso - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .768 Ben Kelso .682

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.6 (2008) Ben Kelso 1.8 (1974)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 7.3 (2005) Ben Kelso 0.7 (1974)

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 (2005) Ben Kelso 0.4 (1974)

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.1 (2004) Ben Kelso 0.3 (1974)

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 (2002) Ben Kelso 0.0 (1974)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 10.8 Ben Kelso 0.0

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.3 Ben Kelso 1.0

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.7 Ben Kelso 1.0

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 Ben Kelso 0.0

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Ben Kelso 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 1,511 Ben Kelso 0

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 608 Ben Kelso 1

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 241 Ben Kelso 1

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 87 Ben Kelso 0

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 44 Ben Kelso 0

Total Games Richard Jefferson 140 Ben Kelso 1

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .473 Ben Kelso .000

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .325 Ben Kelso - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .731 Ben Kelso -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.2 (2006) Ben Kelso 0.0 (1974)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 6.4 (2003) Ben Kelso 1.0 (1974)

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.1 (2006) Ben Kelso 1.0 (1974)

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.3 (2004) Ben Kelso 0.0 (1974)

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 (2004) Ben Kelso 0.0 (1974)

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