Buddy Hield vs. C.J. McCollum: Pelicans Rankings Comparison
Explore C.J. McCollum and Buddy Hield career statistics with the New Orleans Pelicans and discover their all-time rankings in franchise history for both the regular season and the playoffs. See their standing side-by-side in key categories for both total numbers and per game averages, encompassing all games played with the team. Who ranks higher in franchise lore?
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While the rankings of their overall NBA careers provide a broader context, here we zoom in on how Buddy Hield and C.J. McCollum truly stack up based solely on their time with the New Orleans Pelicans. This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide a unique look at where they stand among the franchise's all-time greats.
Considering Buddy Hield's season (2017) and C.J. McCollum's 4 seasons (2022 to 2025) played specifically for the team, delve into a precise breakdown of their standing across every key statistical category—from scoring, rebounding, and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and specific points thresholds—encompassing both regular season and their complete playoff runs with the franchise. Our detailed tables provide side-by-side rankings and comparative values, offering the definitive data needed to assess their historical impact on the franchise.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in Pelicans history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, and 3-pointers made as a bonus) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their franchise stats and their historical rankings within the team's record books.
Buddy Hield vs. C.J. McCollum: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Buddy Hield | C.J. McCollum | Buddy Hield | C.J. McCollum | |
| Points | 98th | 7th | DNP | 8th |
| Rebounds | 110th | 21st | DNP | 13th |
| Assists | 98th | 5th | DNP | 6th |
| Steals | 131st | 16th | DNP | 10th |
| Blocks | 134th | 22nd | DNP | 7th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 49th | 1st | DNP | 4th |
| Years | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Buddy Hield vs. C.J. McCollum: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Buddy Hield | C.J. McCollum | Buddy Hield | C.J. McCollum | |
| Points | 59th | 7th | DNP | 5th |
| Rebounds | 75th | 42nd | DNP | 13th |
| Assists | 65th | 14th | DNP | 8th |
| Steals | 112nd | 27th | DNP | 11th |
| Blocks | 104th | 42nd | DNP | 10th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 19th | 1st | DNP | 3rd |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Pelicans Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Buddy Hield | C.J. McCollum | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 98th | 7th | 91 | 488 vs. 4,704 | 4,216 |
| Rebounds | 110th | 21st | 89 | 166 vs. 942 | 776 |
| Assists | 98th | 5th | 93 | 77 vs. 1,113 | 1,036 |
| Steals | 131st | 16th | 115 | 18 vs. 212 | 194 |
| Blocks | 134th | 22nd | 112 | 7 vs. 104 | 97 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 138th | 38th | 100 | 19 vs. 155 | 136 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 104th | 18th | 86 | 147 vs. 787 | 640 |
| Field Goals Made | 100th | 7th | 93 | 185 vs. 1,761 | 1,576 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 95th | 6th | 89 | 471 vs. 3,898 | 3,427 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 49th | 1st | 48 | 89 vs. 692 | 603 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 52nd | 2nd | 50 | 241 vs. 1,739 | 1,498 |
| Free Throws Made | 130th | 14th | 116 | 29 vs. 490 | 461 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 143rd | 12th | 131 | 33 vs. 652 | 619 |
Games and Years: | Buddy Hield | C.J. McCollum | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 112nd | 18th | 94 | 57 vs. 223 | 166 |
| Seasons | 108th | 14th | 94 | 1 vs. 4 | 3 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Buddy Hield | C.J. McCollum | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | 3rd | 0 vs. 6 | 6 | |
| 50+ point games | - | 2nd | 0 vs. 1 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Pelicans Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Buddy Hield | C.J. McCollum | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | DNP | 8th | 0 vs. 204 | 204 | |
| Rebounds | DNP | 13th | 0 vs. 59 | 59 | |
| Assists | DNP | 6th | 0 vs. 48 | 48 | |
| Steals | DNP | 10th | 0 vs. 11 | 11 | |
| Blocks | DNP | 7th | 0 vs. 8 | 8 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | DNP | 12th | 0 vs. 13 | 13 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | DNP | 13th | 0 vs. 46 | 46 | |
| Field Goals Made | DNP | 5th | 0 vs. 80 | 80 | |
| Field Goals Attempted | DNP | 4th | 0 vs. 199 | 199 | |
| 3-Pointers Made | DNP | 4th | 0 vs. 24 | 24 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | DNP | 2nd | 0 vs. 80 | 80 | |
| Free Throws Made | DNP | 17th | 0 vs. 20 | 20 | |
| Free Throws Attempted | DNP | 14th | 0 vs. 28 | 28 | |
Games and Years: | Buddy Hield | C.J. McCollum | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | DNP | 18th | 0 vs. 10 | 10 | |
| Playoffs | DNP | 3rd | 0 vs. 2 | 2 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Buddy Hield | C.J. McCollum | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | DNP | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Pelicans Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Buddy Hield | C.J. McCollum | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 59th | 7th | 52 | 8.56 vs. 21.09 | 12.53 |
| Rebounds per game | 75th | 42nd | 33 | 2.91 vs. 4.22 | 1.31 |
| Assists per game | 65th | 14th | 51 | 1.35 vs. 4.99 | 3.64 |
| Steals per game | 112nd | 27th | 85 | 0.32 vs. 0.95 | 0.63 |
| Blocks per game | 104th | 42nd | 62 | 0.12 vs. 0.47 | 0.34 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 115th | 75th | 40 | 0.33 vs. 0.70 | 0.36 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 59th | 34th | 25 | 2.58 vs. 3.53 | 0.95 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 58th | 6th | 52 | 3.25 vs. 7.90 | 4.65 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 48th | 5th | 43 | 8.26 vs. 17.48 | 9.22 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 19th | 1st | 18 | 1.56 vs. 3.10 | 1.54 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 21st | 1st | 20 | 4.23 vs. 7.80 | 3.57 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 116th | 26th | 90 | 0.51 vs. 2.20 | 1.69 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 125th | 24th | 101 | 0.58 vs. 2.92 | 2.34 |
Pelicans Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Buddy Hield | C.J. McCollum | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | DNP | 5th | 0.00 vs. 20.40 | 20.40 | |
| Rebounds per game | DNP | 13th | 0.00 vs. 5.90 | 5.90 | |
| Assists per game | DNP | 8th | 0.00 vs. 4.80 | 4.80 | |
| Steals per game | DNP | 11th | 0.00 vs. 1.10 | 1.10 | |
| Blocks per game | DNP | 10th | 0.00 vs. 0.80 | 0.80 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | DNP | 16th | 0.00 vs. 1.30 | 1.30 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | DNP | 12th | 0.00 vs. 4.60 | 4.60 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | DNP | 3rd | 0.00 vs. 8.00 | 8.00 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | DNP | 2nd | 0.00 vs. 19.90 | 19.90 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | DNP | 3rd | 0.00 vs. 2.40 | 2.40 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | DNP | 1st | 0.00 vs. 8.00 | 8.00 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | DNP | 18th | 0.00 vs. 2.00 | 2.00 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | DNP | 15th | 0.00 vs. 2.80 | 2.80 | |
Note: the per game rankings on this page are among players with a minimum of 40 games played with the Pelicans franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.