Kawhi Leonard vs. Aaron Nesmith: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Kawhi Leonard and Aaron Nesmith all-time NBA rankings. Explore their historical standing across total and per-game stats, regular season and playoffs. Who ranks higher?
This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide an unparalleled look at where Kawhi Leonard, with a career spanning 14 seasons from 2012 to 2026, and Aaron Nesmith, with 6 seasons played from 2021 to 2026, stand among the league's historical elite..
Dive into a meticulous breakdown of their positions in every major statistical category—from scoring and rebounding to assists, steals, and blocks—across both regular season and their entire playoff careers. Our comprehensive tables offer side-by-side rankings, value comparisons, and key differences, ensuring you have all the definitive data to assess their historical impact.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in NBA history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their stats and their historical rankings.
Kawhi Leonard vs. Aaron Nesmith | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Kawhi Leonard | Aaron Nesmith | Kawhi Leonard | Aaron Nesmith | |
| Points | 164th | +300th | 24th | +300th |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 41st | +300th |
| Assists | +300th | +300th | 79th | +300th |
| Steals | 83rd | +300th | 19th | +300th |
| Blocks | +300th | +300th | 82nd | 299th |
| Years | 14 | 6 | 12 | 4 |
Kawhi Leonard vs. Aaron Nesmith | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Kawhi Leonard | Aaron Nesmith | Kawhi Leonard | Aaron Nesmith | |
| Points | 71st | -- | 69th | +300th |
| Rebounds | 295th | -- | 159th | +300th |
| Assists | +300th | -- | +300th | +300th |
| Steals | 41st | -- | 29th | +300th |
| Blocks | +300th | -- | +300th | +300th |
Note: the season per game rankings on this page respect the minimums usually applied by the NBA for all-time leaders: 400 games with some exceptions for some stats; for the Playoffs a minimum of 3 games is used.
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Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Kawhi Leonard | Aaron Nesmith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 164th | +300th | +136 | 14,818 vs. 2,613 | 12,205 |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 4,687 vs. 965 | 3,722 | |
| Assists | +300th | +300th | 2,248 vs. 309 | 1,939 | |
| Steals | 83rd | +300th | +217 | 1,260 vs. 190 | 1,070 |
| Blocks | +300th | +300th | 473 vs. 116 | 357 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 875 vs. 211 | 664 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | 185th | +300th | +115 | 3,812 vs. 754 | 3,058 |
| Field Goals Made | 191st | +300th | +109 | 5,384 vs. 924 | 4,460 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 232nd | +300th | +68 | 10,804 vs. 2,015 | 8,789 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 108th | +300th | +192 | 1,194 vs. 421 | 773 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 135th | +300th | +165 | 3,046 vs. 1,096 | 1,950 |
| Free Throws Made | 196th | +300th | +104 | 2,856 vs. 344 | 2,512 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 253rd | +300th | +47 | 3,321 vs. 420 | 2,901 |
Games and Years: | Kawhi Leonard | Aaron Nesmith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +300th | +300th | 737 vs. 292 | 445 | |
| Seasons | 194th | +300th | 14 vs. 6 | 8 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Kawhi Leonard | Aaron Nesmith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 121st | - | 8 vs. 0 | 8 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Kawhi Leonard | Aaron Nesmith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 24th | +300th | +276 | 3,133 vs. 497 | 2,636 |
| Rebounds | 41st | +300th | +259 | 1,142 vs. 242 | 900 |
| Assists | 79th | +300th | +221 | 432 vs. 67 | 365 |
| Steals | 19th | +300th | +281 | 256 vs. 34 | 222 |
| Blocks | 82nd | 299th | 217 | 99 vs. 32 | 67 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 46th | +300th | +254 | 262 vs. 52 | 210 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 26th | +300th | +274 | 880 vs. 190 | 690 |
| Field Goals Made | 29th | +300th | +271 | 1,120 vs. 170 | 950 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 37th | +300th | +263 | 2,185 vs. 388 | 1,797 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 20th | 138th | 118 | 249 vs. 87 | 162 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 25th | 163rd | 138 | 624 vs. 226 | 398 |
| Free Throws Made | 38th | +300th | +262 | 644 vs. 70 | 574 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 43rd | +300th | +257 | 766 vs. 79 | 687 |
Games and Years: | Kawhi Leonard | Aaron Nesmith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 52nd | +300th | 146 vs. 60 | 86 | |
| Playoffs | 76th | +300th | 12 vs. 4 | 8 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Kawhi Leonard | Aaron Nesmith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 28th | - | 5 vs. 0 | 5 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Kawhi Leonard | Aaron Nesmith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 71st | -- | 20.11 vs. 8.95 | 11.16 | |
| Rebounds per game | 295th | -- | 6.36 vs. 3.30 | 3.05 | |
| Assists per game | +300th | -- | 3.05 vs. 1.06 | 1.99 | |
| Steals per game | 41st | -- | 1.71 vs. 0.65 | 1.06 | |
| Blocks per game | +300th | -- | 0.64 vs. 0.40 | 0.24 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | +300th | -- | 1.19 vs. 0.72 | 0.46 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 138th | -- | 5.17 vs. 2.58 | 2.59 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | 93rd | -- | 7.31 vs. 3.16 | 4.14 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 136th | -- | 14.66 vs. 6.90 | 7.76 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 135th | 204th | 69 | 1.62 vs. 1.44 | 0.18 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 122nd | -- | 4.13 vs. 3.75 | 0.38 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | 142nd | -- | 3.88 vs. 1.18 | 2.70 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 181st | -- | 4.51 vs. 1.44 | 3.07 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Kawhi Leonard | Aaron Nesmith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 69th | +300th | +231 | 21.46 vs. 8.28 | 13.18 |
| Rebounds per game | 159th | +300th | +141 | 7.82 vs. 4.03 | 3.79 |
| Assists per game | +300th | +300th | 2.96 vs. 1.12 | 1.84 | |
| Steals per game | 29th | +300th | +271 | 1.75 vs. 0.57 | 1.19 |
| Blocks per game | +300th | +300th | 0.68 vs. 0.53 | 0.14 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 289th | +300th | +11 | 1.79 vs. 0.87 | 0.93 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 91st | +300th | +209 | 6.03 vs. 3.17 | 2.86 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 83rd | +300th | +217 | 7.67 vs. 2.83 | 4.84 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 147th | +300th | +153 | 14.97 vs. 6.47 | 8.50 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 107th | 172nd | 65 | 1.71 vs. 1.45 | 0.26 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 141st | 183rd | 42 | 4.27 vs. 3.77 | 0.51 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 120th | +300th | +180 | 4.41 vs. 1.17 | 3.24 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 156th | +300th | +144 | 5.25 vs. 1.32 | 3.93 |
Note: Even if they don't have the minimum of 400 season games, the players are also included in the all-time rankings in some stats if they reach certain thresholds: 10,000 points; 4,000 rebounds; 2,000 assists; 625 steals; 500 blocks; 250 3-pointers made.