Steven Adams vs. C.J. McCollum: Pelicans Rankings Comparison
Explore C.J. McCollum and Steven Adams 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 Steven Adams 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 Steven Adams's season (2021) 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) 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.
Steven Adams vs. C.J. McCollum: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Steven Adams | C.J. McCollum | Steven Adams | C.J. McCollum | |
| Points | 102nd | 7th | DNP | 8th |
| Rebounds | 45th | 21st | DNP | 13th |
| Assists | 80th | 5th | DNP | 6th |
| Steals | 77th | 16th | DNP | 10th |
| Blocks | 59th | 22nd | DNP | 7th |
| Years | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Steven Adams vs. C.J. McCollum: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Steven Adams | C.J. McCollum | Steven Adams | C.J. McCollum | |
| Points | 73rd | 7th | DNP | 5th |
| Rebounds | 7th | 42nd | DNP | 13th |
| Assists | 46th | 14th | DNP | 8th |
| Steals | 29th | 27th | DNP | 11th |
| Blocks | 27th | 42nd | DNP | 10th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Pelicans Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Steven Adams | C.J. McCollum | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 102nd | 7th | 95 | 438 vs. 4,704 | 4,266 |
| Rebounds | 45th | 21st | 24 | 514 vs. 942 | 428 |
| Assists | 80th | 5th | 75 | 111 vs. 1,113 | 1,002 |
| Steals | 77th | 16th | 61 | 54 vs. 212 | 158 |
| Blocks | 59th | 22nd | 37 | 38 vs. 104 | 66 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 26th | 38th | 12 | 213 vs. 155 | 58 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 56th | 18th | 38 | 301 vs. 787 | 486 |
| Field Goals Made | 98th | 7th | 91 | 189 vs. 1,761 | 1,572 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 107th | 6th | 101 | 308 vs. 3,898 | 3,590 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +150th | 1st | +149 | 0 vs. 692 | 692 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +150th | 2nd | +148 | 3 vs. 1,739 | 1,736 |
| Free Throws Made | 101st | 14th | 87 | 60 vs. 490 | 430 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 82nd | 12th | 70 | 135 vs. 652 | 517 |
Games and Years: | Steven Adams | C.J. McCollum | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 111st | 18th | 93 | 58 vs. 223 | 165 |
| Seasons | 108th | 14th | 94 | 1 vs. 4 | 3 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Steven Adams | 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: | Steven Adams | 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: | Steven Adams | 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: | Steven Adams | C.J. McCollum | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | DNP | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Pelicans Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Steven Adams | C.J. McCollum | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 73rd | 7th | 66 | 7.55 vs. 21.09 | 13.54 |
| Rebounds per game | 7th | 42nd | 35 | 8.86 vs. 4.22 | 4.64 |
| Assists per game | 46th | 14th | 32 | 1.91 vs. 4.99 | 3.08 |
| Steals per game | 29th | 27th | 2 | 0.93 vs. 0.95 | 0.02 |
| Blocks per game | 27th | 42nd | 15 | 0.66 vs. 0.47 | 0.19 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 2nd | 75th | 73 | 3.67 vs. 0.70 | 2.98 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 14th | 34th | 20 | 5.19 vs. 3.53 | 1.66 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 57th | 6th | 51 | 3.26 vs. 7.90 | 4.64 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 86th | 5th | 81 | 5.31 vs. 17.48 | 12.17 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +150th | 1st | +149 | 0.00 vs. 3.10 | 3.10 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 103rd | 1st | 102 | 0.05 vs. 7.80 | 7.75 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 74th | 26th | 48 | 1.03 vs. 2.20 | 1.16 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 41st | 24th | 17 | 2.33 vs. 2.92 | 0.60 |
Pelicans Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Steven Adams | 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.