Wilt Chamberlain vs. Josh Giddey Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Giddey and Wilt Chamberlain 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
Wilt Chamberlain:
1959-60 to 1972-73
Josh Giddey:
2021-22 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Wilt Chamberlain2
Josh Giddey0
Wilt Chamberlain14
Josh Giddey3
Wilt Chamberlain13
Josh Giddey0
Wilt Chamberlain13
Josh Giddey0

Honors and Awards

Wilt Chamberlain4
Josh Giddey0
Wilt Chamberlain1 *
Josh Giddey0
Wilt Chamberlain7
Josh Giddey0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Wilt Chamberlain10
Josh Giddey0
Wilt Chamberlain2 *
Josh Giddey0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Wilt Chamberlain2
Josh Giddey0
Wilt Chamberlain7
Josh Giddey0
Wilt Chamberlain11
Josh Giddey0
Wilt Chamberlain1
Josh Giddey0
Wilt Chamberlain1
Josh Giddey0
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 30.1
Josh Giddey 13.9

Wilt Chamberlain 22.9
Josh Giddey 7.3

Wilt Chamberlain 4.4
Josh Giddey 5.6

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Josh Giddey 0.8

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Josh Giddey 0.4

Totals Stats

Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
Josh Giddey 2,788

Wilt Chamberlain 23,924
Josh Giddey 1,459

Wilt Chamberlain 4,643
Josh Giddey 1,131

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Josh Giddey 155

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Josh Giddey 89

Wilt Chamberlain 1,045
Josh Giddey 201

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .540
Josh Giddey .462

3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Josh Giddey .310

Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .511
Josh Giddey .750

Best Season (no game minimum)

Wilt Chamberlain 50.4
(1962)
Josh Giddey 16.6
(2023)

Wilt Chamberlain 27.2
(1961)
Josh Giddey 7.9
(2023)

Wilt Chamberlain 8.6
(1968)
Josh Giddey 6.4
(2022)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Josh Giddey 0.9
(2022)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Josh Giddey 0.5
(2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
Josh Giddey -

Wilt Chamberlain 24.5
Josh Giddey -

Wilt Chamberlain 4.2
Josh Giddey -

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Josh Giddey -

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Josh Giddey -

Totals Stats

Wilt Chamberlain 3,607
Josh Giddey -

Wilt Chamberlain 3,913
Josh Giddey -

Wilt Chamberlain 673
Josh Giddey -

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Josh Giddey -

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Josh Giddey -

Wilt Chamberlain 160
Josh Giddey 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .522
Josh Giddey -

3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Josh Giddey -

Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .465
Josh Giddey -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Wilt Chamberlain 37.0
(1961)
Josh Giddey -

Wilt Chamberlain 30.2
(1966)
Josh Giddey -

Wilt Chamberlain 9.0
(1967)
Josh Giddey -

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Josh Giddey -

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Josh Giddey -

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.