Santi Aldama vs. Dereck Lively II Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dereck Lively II and Santi Aldama 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
Santi Aldama: 2021-22 to 2025-26
Dereck Lively II: 2023-24 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Santi Aldama 0 Dereck Lively II 0

NBA Seasons Santi Aldama 5 Dereck Lively II 3

Playoffs Played Santi Aldama 2 Dereck Lively II 1

All-Star Games Santi Aldama 0 Dereck Lively II 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Santi Aldama 9.8 Dereck Lively II 8.6

Rebounds Per Game Santi Aldama 5.3 Dereck Lively II 7.1

Assists Per Game Santi Aldama 1.9 Dereck Lively II 1.6

Steals Per Game Santi Aldama 0.6 Dereck Lively II 0.6

Blocks Per Game Santi Aldama 0.6 Dereck Lively II 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Santi Aldama 2,355 Dereck Lively II 813

Total Rebounds Santi Aldama 1,274 Dereck Lively II 663

Total Assists Santi Aldama 459 Dereck Lively II 154

Total Steals Santi Aldama 155 Dereck Lively II 58

Total Blocks Santi Aldama 145 Dereck Lively II 137

Total Games Santi Aldama 241 Dereck Lively II 94

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Santi Aldama .458 Dereck Lively II .730

3-Point Percentage Santi Aldama .344 Dereck Lively II .000

Free Throw Percentage Santi Aldama .683 Dereck Lively II .563

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Santi Aldama 12.5 (2025) Dereck Lively II 8.8 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Santi Aldama 8.0 (2026) Dereck Lively II 7.5 (2025)

Assists Per Game Santi Aldama 2.9 (2025) Dereck Lively II 3.0 (2026)

Steals Per Game Santi Aldama 1.5 (2026) Dereck Lively II 0.7 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Santi Aldama 0.9 (2024) Dereck Lively II 1.6 (2025)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Santi Aldama 9.1 Dereck Lively II 7.9

Rebounds Per Game Santi Aldama 5.0 Dereck Lively II 7.4

Assists Per Game Santi Aldama 1.4 Dereck Lively II 1.3

Steals Per Game Santi Aldama 0.3 Dereck Lively II 0.4

Blocks Per Game Santi Aldama 0.1 Dereck Lively II 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Santi Aldama 91 Dereck Lively II 165

Total Rebounds Santi Aldama 50 Dereck Lively II 156

Total Assists Santi Aldama 14 Dereck Lively II 27

Total Steals Santi Aldama 3 Dereck Lively II 9

Total Blocks Santi Aldama 1 Dereck Lively II 20

Total Games Santi Aldama 10 Dereck Lively II 21

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Santi Aldama .468 Dereck Lively II .674

3-Point Percentage Santi Aldama .436 Dereck Lively II 1.000

Free Throw Percentage Santi Aldama 1.000 Dereck Lively II .590

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Santi Aldama 13.0 (2025) Dereck Lively II 7.9 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Santi Aldama 6.0 (2025) Dereck Lively II 7.4 (2024)

Assists Per Game Santi Aldama 1.8 (2025) Dereck Lively II 1.3 (2024)

Steals Per Game Santi Aldama 0.5 (2023) Dereck Lively II 0.4 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Santi Aldama 0.3 (2025) Dereck Lively II 1.0 (2024)