Complete Stats Comparison of Josh Giddey and C.J. McCollum

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Josh Giddey and C.J. McCollum 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
Josh Giddey3
(rebounds, assists, blocks)		0
4
seasons
C.J. McCollum1
(points)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
seasons
they are tied1
(steals)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Josh Giddey0
0
1
Playoff
C.J. McCollum5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		10
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Josh Giddey6
stats		2
stats		1
stat
C.J. McCollum5
stats		12
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Josh Giddey2
stats		2
stats		2
stats
C.J. McCollum10
stats		12
stats		1
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, Josh Giddey has better averages in rebounds, assists and blocks while C.J. McCollum has better average in points. They are tied in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Josh Giddey has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+2.8), total rebounds (+3.9), assists (+2.3) and blocks (+0.1)
- C.J. McCollum has better averages in points (+5.5), field goals made (+1.8), 3-pointers made (+1.4) and free throws made (+0.5)
- Josh Giddey has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.9)
- C.J. McCollum has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
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- C.J. McCollum has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.2), 3-pointers attempted (+2.9) and free throws attempted (+0.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Josh Giddey 14.1
C.J. McCollum 19.6
+5.5
Field Goals Made
Josh Giddey 5.7
C.J. McCollum 7.5
+1.8
Field Goals Attempted
Josh Giddey 12.3
C.J. McCollum 16.5
+4.2
3-Pointers Made
Josh Giddey 1.1
C.J. McCollum 2.5
+1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Josh Giddey 3.5
C.J. McCollum 6.4
+2.9
Free Throws Made
Josh Giddey 1.6
C.J. McCollum 2.1
+0.5
Free Throws Attempted
Josh Giddey 2.0
C.J. McCollum 2.7
+0.7
Offensive Rebounds
Josh Giddey 1.7
+1.1
C.J. McCollum 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Josh Giddey 5.8
+2.8
C.J. McCollum 3.0
Total Rebounds
Josh Giddey 7.5
+3.9
C.J. McCollum 3.6
Assists
Josh Giddey 6.1
+2.3
C.J. McCollum 3.8
Steals
Josh Giddey 0.9
C.J. McCollum 0.9
Blocks
Josh Giddey 0.5
+0.1
C.J. McCollum 0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Josh Giddey 2.7
+0.9
C.J. McCollum 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Josh Giddey 1.7
C.J. McCollum 2.1
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- C.J. McCollum played more years (+8) and games (+507), and has more points (+11,472), field goals made (+4,278), 3-pointers made (+1,670), free throws made (+1,246), offensive rebounds (+24), defensive rebounds (+743), total rebounds (+767), assists (+1,302), steals (+460) and blocks (+186)
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- C.J. McCollum has more turnovers (+674) and personal fouls (+1,193)
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- C.J. McCollum has more field goals attempted (+9,533), 3-pointers attempted (+4,043) and free throws attempted (+1,535)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Josh Giddey 4
C.J. McCollum 12
+8
Games
Josh Giddey 280
C.J. McCollum 787
+507
Points
Josh Giddey 3,942
C.J. McCollum 15,414
+11,472
Field Goals Made
Josh Giddey 1,593
C.J. McCollum 5,871
+4,278
Field Goals Attempted
Josh Giddey 3,433
C.J. McCollum 12,966
+9,533
3-Pointers Made
Josh Giddey 319
C.J. McCollum 1,989
+1,670
3-Pointers Attempted
Josh Giddey 968
C.J. McCollum 5,011
+4,043
Free Throws Made
Josh Giddey 437
C.J. McCollum 1,683
+1,246
Free Throws Attempted
Josh Giddey 572
C.J. McCollum 2,107
+1,535
Offensive Rebounds
Josh Giddey 484
C.J. McCollum 508
+24
Defensive Rebounds
Josh Giddey 1,616
C.J. McCollum 2,359
+743
Total Rebounds
Josh Giddey 2,100
C.J. McCollum 2,867
+767
Assists
Josh Giddey 1,703
C.J. McCollum 3,005
+1,302
Steals
Josh Giddey 244
C.J. McCollum 704
+460
Blocks
Josh Giddey 140
C.J. McCollum 326
+186
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Josh Giddey 752
C.J. McCollum 1,426
+674
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Josh Giddey 464
C.J. McCollum 1,657
+1,193

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, C.J. McCollum 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
Josh Giddey 46.4%
+1.1
C.J. McCollum 45.3%
3-Point Percentage
Josh Giddey 33.0%
C.J. McCollum 39.7%
+6.7
Free Throw Percentage
Josh Giddey 76.4%
C.J. McCollum 79.9%
+3.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, C.J. McCollum has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Josh Giddey.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

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- C.J. McCollum has better averages in points (+11.4), field goals made (+4.3), 3-pointers made (+1.0), free throws made (+1.7), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+0.7), total rebounds (+0.8), assists (+1.0), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.1)
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- C.J. McCollum has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.9) and personal fouls (+1.5)
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- C.J. McCollum has higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.3), 3-pointers attempted (+2.7) and free throws attempted (+2.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Josh Giddey 8.7
C.J. McCollum 20.1
+11.4
Field Goals Made
Josh Giddey 3.4
C.J. McCollum 7.7
+4.3
Field Goals Attempted
Josh Giddey 7.5
C.J. McCollum 17.8
+10.3
3-Pointers Made
Josh Giddey 1.2
C.J. McCollum 2.2
+1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Josh Giddey 3.4
C.J. McCollum 6.1
+2.7
Free Throws Made
Josh Giddey 0.7
C.J. McCollum 2.4
+1.7
Free Throws Attempted
Josh Giddey 0.8
C.J. McCollum 3.1
+2.3
Offensive Rebounds
Josh Giddey 0.7
C.J. McCollum 0.8
+0.1
Defensive Rebounds
Josh Giddey 2.9
C.J. McCollum 3.6
+0.7
Total Rebounds
Josh Giddey 3.6
C.J. McCollum 4.4
+0.8
Assists
Josh Giddey 2.1
C.J. McCollum 3.1
+1.0
Steals
Josh Giddey 0.2
C.J. McCollum 0.9
+0.7
Blocks
Josh Giddey 0.4
C.J. McCollum 0.5
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Josh Giddey 1.2
C.J. McCollum 2.1
+0.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Josh Giddey 0.9
C.J. McCollum 2.4
+1.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, C.J. McCollum has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Josh Giddey.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- C.J. McCollum played more years (+9) and games (+57), and has more points (+1,257), field goals made (+483), 3-pointers made (+138), free throws made (+153), offensive rebounds (+47), defensive rebounds (+214), total rebounds (+261), assists (+184), steals (+55) and blocks (+29)
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- C.J. McCollum has more turnovers (+127) and personal fouls (+155)
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- C.J. McCollum has more field goals attempted (+1,119), 3-pointers attempted (+374) and free throws attempted (+201)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Josh Giddey 1
C.J. McCollum 10
+9
Games
Josh Giddey 10
C.J. McCollum 67
+57
Points
Josh Giddey 87
C.J. McCollum 1,344
+1,257
Field Goals Made
Josh Giddey 34
C.J. McCollum 517
+483
Field Goals Attempted
Josh Giddey 75
C.J. McCollum 1,194
+1,119
3-Pointers Made
Josh Giddey 12
C.J. McCollum 150
+138
3-Pointers Attempted
Josh Giddey 34
C.J. McCollum 408
+374
Free Throws Made
Josh Giddey 7
C.J. McCollum 160
+153
Free Throws Attempted
Josh Giddey 8
C.J. McCollum 209
+201
Offensive Rebounds
Josh Giddey 7
C.J. McCollum 54
+47
Defensive Rebounds
Josh Giddey 29
C.J. McCollum 243
+214
Total Rebounds
Josh Giddey 36
C.J. McCollum 297
+261
Assists
Josh Giddey 21
C.J. McCollum 205
+184
Steals
Josh Giddey 2
C.J. McCollum 57
+55
Blocks
Josh Giddey 4
C.J. McCollum 33
+29
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Josh Giddey 12
C.J. McCollum 139
+127
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Josh Giddey 9
C.J. McCollum 164
+155

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Josh Giddey has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while C.J. McCollum has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Josh Giddey 45.3%
+2.0
C.J. McCollum 43.3%
3-Point Percentage
Josh Giddey 35.3%
C.J. McCollum 36.8%
+1.5
Free Throw Percentage
Josh Giddey 87.5%
+10.9
C.J. McCollum 76.6%
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