Complete Stats Comparison of Carmelo Anthony and Josh Giddey

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Carmelo Anthony and Josh Giddey during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings / Games against each other

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Carmelo Anthony2
(points, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
Josh Giddey2
(rebounds, assists)		0
4
seasons
they are tied1
(blocks)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Carmelo Anthony4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs
Josh Giddey1
(blocks)		0
1
Playoff

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Carmelo Anthony6
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Josh Giddey5
stats		2
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Carmelo Anthony8
stats		12
stats		0
stats
Josh Giddey3
stats		2
stats		3
stats
they are tied1
stat

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Carmelo Anthony has better averages in points and steals while Josh Giddey has better averages in rebounds and assists. They are tied in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Carmelo Anthony has better averages in points (+8.4), field goals made (+2.3), 3-pointers made (+0.3), free throws made (+3.4) and steals (+0.1)
- Josh Giddey has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+1.2), total rebounds (+1.3) and assists (+3.4)
- Carmelo Anthony has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1)
- Josh Giddey has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
- Carmelo Anthony has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.7), 3-pointers attempted (+0.4) and free throws attempted (+4.2)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Carmelo Anthony 22.5
+8.4
Josh Giddey 14.1
Field Goals Made
Carmelo Anthony 8.0
+2.3
Josh Giddey 5.7
Field Goals Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 18.0
+5.7
Josh Giddey 12.3
3-Pointers Made
Carmelo Anthony 1.4
+0.3
Josh Giddey 1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 3.9
+0.4
Josh Giddey 3.5
Free Throws Made
Carmelo Anthony 5.0
+3.4
Josh Giddey 1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 6.2
+4.2
Josh Giddey 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 1.6
Josh Giddey 1.7
+0.1
Defensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 4.6
Josh Giddey 5.8
+1.2
Total Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 6.2
Josh Giddey 7.5
+1.3
Assists
Carmelo Anthony 2.7
Josh Giddey 6.1
+3.4
Steals
Carmelo Anthony 1.0
+0.1
Josh Giddey 0.9
Blocks
Carmelo Anthony 0.5
Josh Giddey 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 2.4
Josh Giddey 2.7
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 2.8
+1.1
Josh Giddey 1.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Carmelo Anthony has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Josh Giddey.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Carmelo Anthony played more years (+15) and games (+980), and has more points (+24,347), field goals made (+8,526), 3-pointers made (+1,412), free throws made (+5,883), offensive rebounds (+1,499), defensive rebounds (+4,209), total rebounds (+5,708), assists (+1,719), steals (+979) and blocks (+504)
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- Carmelo Anthony has more turnovers (+2,300) and personal fouls (+3,079)
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- Carmelo Anthony has more field goals attempted (+19,210), 3-pointers attempted (+3,905) and free throws attempted (+7,192)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Carmelo Anthony 19
+15
Josh Giddey 4
Games
Carmelo Anthony 1,260
+980
Josh Giddey 280
Points
Carmelo Anthony 28,289
+24,347
Josh Giddey 3,942
Field Goals Made
Carmelo Anthony 10,119
+8,526
Josh Giddey 1,593
Field Goals Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 22,643
+19,210
Josh Giddey 3,433
3-Pointers Made
Carmelo Anthony 1,731
+1,412
Josh Giddey 319
3-Pointers Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 4,873
+3,905
Josh Giddey 968
Free Throws Made
Carmelo Anthony 6,320
+5,883
Josh Giddey 437
Free Throws Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 7,764
+7,192
Josh Giddey 572
Offensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 1,983
+1,499
Josh Giddey 484
Defensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 5,825
+4,209
Josh Giddey 1,616
Total Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 7,808
+5,708
Josh Giddey 2,100
Assists
Carmelo Anthony 3,422
+1,719
Josh Giddey 1,703
Steals
Carmelo Anthony 1,223
+979
Josh Giddey 244
Blocks
Carmelo Anthony 644
+504
Josh Giddey 140
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 3,052
+2,300
Josh Giddey 752
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 3,543
+3,079
Josh Giddey 464

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Carmelo Anthony has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Josh Giddey has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony 44.7%
Josh Giddey 46.4%
+1.7
3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony 35.5%
+2.5
Josh Giddey 33.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony 81.4%
+5.0
Josh Giddey 76.4%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Carmelo Anthony has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Josh Giddey has better average in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Carmelo Anthony has better averages in points (+14.4), field goals made (+4.7), free throws made (+5.0), offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+2.0), total rebounds (+3.1), assists (+0.4) and steals (+1.0)
- Josh Giddey has better average in blocks (+0.1)
- Carmelo Anthony has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.4) and personal fouls (+2.7)
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- Carmelo Anthony has higher averages in field goals attempted (+11.9), 3-pointers attempted (+0.4) and free throws attempted (+6.1)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Carmelo Anthony 23.1
+14.4
Josh Giddey 8.7
Field Goals Made
Carmelo Anthony 8.1
+4.7
Josh Giddey 3.4
Field Goals Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 19.4
+11.9
Josh Giddey 7.5
3-Pointers Made
Carmelo Anthony 1.2
Josh Giddey 1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 3.8
+0.4
Josh Giddey 3.4
Free Throws Made
Carmelo Anthony 5.7
+5.0
Josh Giddey 0.7
Free Throws Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 6.9
+6.1
Josh Giddey 0.8
Offensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 1.8
+1.1
Josh Giddey 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 4.9
+2.0
Josh Giddey 2.9
Total Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 6.7
+3.1
Josh Giddey 3.6
Assists
Carmelo Anthony 2.5
+0.4
Josh Giddey 2.1
Steals
Carmelo Anthony 1.2
+1.0
Josh Giddey 0.2
Blocks
Carmelo Anthony 0.3
Josh Giddey 0.4
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 2.6
+1.4
Josh Giddey 1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 3.6
+2.7
Josh Giddey 0.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Carmelo Anthony has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Josh Giddey.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Carmelo Anthony played more years (+12) and games (+73), and has more points (+1,827), field goals made (+635), 3-pointers made (+89), free throws made (+468), offensive rebounds (+146), defensive rebounds (+375), total rebounds (+521), assists (+183), steals (+98) and blocks (+25)
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- Carmelo Anthony has more turnovers (+206) and personal fouls (+289)
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- Carmelo Anthony has more field goals attempted (+1,539), 3-pointers attempted (+278) and free throws attempted (+567)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Carmelo Anthony 13
+12
Josh Giddey 1
Games
Carmelo Anthony 83
+73
Josh Giddey 10
Points
Carmelo Anthony 1,914
+1,827
Josh Giddey 87
Field Goals Made
Carmelo Anthony 669
+635
Josh Giddey 34
Field Goals Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 1,614
+1,539
Josh Giddey 75
3-Pointers Made
Carmelo Anthony 101
+89
Josh Giddey 12
3-Pointers Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 312
+278
Josh Giddey 34
Free Throws Made
Carmelo Anthony 475
+468
Josh Giddey 7
Free Throws Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 575
+567
Josh Giddey 8
Offensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 153
+146
Josh Giddey 7
Defensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 404
+375
Josh Giddey 29
Total Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 557
+521
Josh Giddey 36
Assists
Carmelo Anthony 204
+183
Josh Giddey 21
Steals
Carmelo Anthony 100
+98
Josh Giddey 2
Blocks
Carmelo Anthony 29
+25
Josh Giddey 4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 218
+206
Josh Giddey 12
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 298
+289
Josh Giddey 9

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Josh Giddey has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Carmelo Anthony.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony 41.4%
Josh Giddey 45.3%
+3.9
3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony 32.4%
Josh Giddey 35.3%
+2.9
Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony 82.6%
Josh Giddey 87.5%
+4.9
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