Walt Bellamy vs. Michael Jordan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Jordan and Walt Bellamy 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
2023-24
Walt Bellamy:
1961-62 to 1974-75
Michael Jordan:
1984-85 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Walt Bellamy0
Michael Jordan6
Walt Bellamy14
Michael Jordan15
Walt Bellamy7
Michael Jordan13
Walt Bellamy4
Michael Jordan14

Honors and Awards

Walt Bellamy0
Michael Jordan5
Walt Bellamy0 *
Michael Jordan6
Walt Bellamy0
Michael Jordan10
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Walt Bellamy0
Michael Jordan11
Walt Bellamy0 *
Michael Jordan9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Walt Bellamy0
Michael Jordan9
Walt Bellamy0 *
Michael Jordan1
Walt Bellamy0
Michael Jordan10
Walt Bellamy0 *
Michael Jordan3
Walt Bellamy1
Michael Jordan1
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Walt Bellamy 20.1
Michael Jordan 30.1

Walt Bellamy 13.7
Michael Jordan 6.2

Walt Bellamy 2.4
Michael Jordan 5.3

Walt Bellamy 0.7
*
Michael Jordan 2.3

Walt Bellamy 0.6
*
Michael Jordan 0.8

Totals Stats

Walt Bellamy 20,941
Michael Jordan 32,292

Walt Bellamy 14,241
Michael Jordan 6,672

Walt Bellamy 2,544
Michael Jordan 5,633

Walt Bellamy 52
*
Michael Jordan 2,514

Walt Bellamy 48
*
Michael Jordan 893

Walt Bellamy 1,043
Michael Jordan 1,072

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Walt Bellamy .516
Michael Jordan .497

3-Point Percentage
Walt Bellamy -
n/a **
Michael Jordan .327

Free Throw Percentage
Walt Bellamy .632
Michael Jordan .835

Best Season (no game minimum)

Walt Bellamy 31.6
(1962)
Michael Jordan 37.1
(1987)

Walt Bellamy 19.0
(1962)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Walt Bellamy 3.2
(1972)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Walt Bellamy 0.7
(1974)
*
Michael Jordan 3.2
(1988)

Walt Bellamy 0.6
(1974)
*
Michael Jordan 1.6
(1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Walt Bellamy 18.5
Michael Jordan 33.4

Walt Bellamy 14.8
Michael Jordan 6.4

Walt Bellamy 3.0
Michael Jordan 5.7

Walt Bellamy -
*
Michael Jordan 2.1

Walt Bellamy -
*
Michael Jordan 0.9

Totals Stats

Walt Bellamy 850
Michael Jordan 5,987

Walt Bellamy 680
Michael Jordan 1,152

Walt Bellamy 136
Michael Jordan 1,022

Walt Bellamy 0
*
Michael Jordan 376

Walt Bellamy 0
*
Michael Jordan 158

Walt Bellamy 46
Michael Jordan 179

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Walt Bellamy .471
Michael Jordan .487

3-Point Percentage
Walt Bellamy -
n/a **
Michael Jordan .332

Free Throw Percentage
Walt Bellamy .642
Michael Jordan .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Walt Bellamy 20.9
(1965)
Michael Jordan 43.7
(1986)

Walt Bellamy 16.5
(1967)
Michael Jordan 7.9
(1997)

Walt Bellamy 3.9
(1970)
Michael Jordan 8.5
(1985)

Walt Bellamy -
*
Michael Jordan 2.8
(1990)

Walt Bellamy -
*
Michael Jordan 2.3
(1987)

Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.