Tyson Chandler vs. Rich Niemann Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Rich Niemann and Tyson Chandler 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

Tyson Chandler

vs.

Rich Niemann

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Tyson Chandler: 2001-02 to 2019-20
Rich Niemann: 1968-69 to 1969-70

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Tyson Chandler 1 Rich Niemann 0

NBA Seasons Tyson Chandler 19 Rich Niemann 2

Playoffs Played Tyson Chandler 10 Rich Niemann 0

All-Star Games Tyson Chandler 1 Rich Niemann 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Tyson Chandler 1 Rich Niemann 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Tyson Chandler 1 Rich Niemann 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Tyson Chandler 3 Rich Niemann 0

Defensive Player of The Year Tyson Chandler 1 Rich Niemann 0 *

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Tyson Chandler 8.2 Rich Niemann 2.8

Rebounds Per Game Tyson Chandler 9.0 Rich Niemann 2.7

Assists Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.8 Rich Niemann 0.5

Steals Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.5 Rich Niemann - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.2 Rich Niemann - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Tyson Chandler 9,509 Rich Niemann 113

Total Rebounds Tyson Chandler 10,467 Rich Niemann 106

Total Assists Tyson Chandler 967 Rich Niemann 18

Total Steals Tyson Chandler 630 Rich Niemann - n/a **

Total Blocks Tyson Chandler 1,335 Rich Niemann - n/a **

Total Games Tyson Chandler 1,160 Rich Niemann 40

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Tyson Chandler .597 Rich Niemann .414

3-Point Percentage Tyson Chandler .000 Rich Niemann - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Tyson Chandler .644 Rich Niemann .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Tyson Chandler 11.8 (2008) Rich Niemann 3.1 (1969)

Rebounds Per Game Tyson Chandler 12.4 (2007) Rich Niemann 2.9 (1969)

Assists Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.2 (2018) Rich Niemann 0.5 (1969)

Steals Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.9 (2012) Rich Niemann - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.8 (2007) Rich Niemann - n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Tyson Chandler 6.9 Rich Niemann -

Rebounds Per Game Tyson Chandler 8.1 Rich Niemann -

Assists Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.5 Rich Niemann -

Steals Per Game Tyson Chandler 0.6 Rich Niemann - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.1 Rich Niemann - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Tyson Chandler 523 Rich Niemann -

Total Rebounds Tyson Chandler 619 Rich Niemann -

Total Assists Tyson Chandler 37 Rich Niemann -

Total Steals Tyson Chandler 43 Rich Niemann - n/a **

Total Blocks Tyson Chandler 85 Rich Niemann - n/a **

Total Games Tyson Chandler 76 Rich Niemann 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Tyson Chandler .566 Rich Niemann -

3-Point Percentage Tyson Chandler - Rich Niemann - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Tyson Chandler .628 Rich Niemann -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Tyson Chandler 11.7 (2005) Rich Niemann -

Rebounds Per Game Tyson Chandler 10.8 (2015) Rich Niemann -

Assists Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.3 (2005) Rich Niemann -

Steals Per Game Tyson Chandler 1.4 (2012) Rich Niemann - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Tyson Chandler 2.2 (2005) Rich Niemann - n/a **

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.