Derrick Jones Jr. vs. Jameer Nelson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jameer Nelson and Derrick Jones Jr. that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Derrick Jones Jr.

vs.

Jameer Nelson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Derrick Jones Jr.: 2016-17 to 2023-24
Jameer Nelson: 2004-05 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derrick Jones Jr. 0 Jameer Nelson 0

NBA Seasons Derrick Jones Jr. 8 Jameer Nelson 14

Playoffs Played Derrick Jones Jr. 4 Jameer Nelson 6

All-Star Games Derrick Jones Jr. 0 Jameer Nelson 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 6.7 Jameer Nelson 11.3

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 3.3 Jameer Nelson 3.0

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Jameer Nelson 5.1

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.6 Jameer Nelson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Jameer Nelson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Jones Jr. 2,809 Jameer Nelson 9,940

Total Rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. 1,367 Jameer Nelson 2,595

Total Assists Derrick Jones Jr. 306 Jameer Nelson 4,508

Total Steals Derrick Jones Jr. 266 Jameer Nelson 772

Total Blocks Derrick Jones Jr. 281 Jameer Nelson 68

Total Games Derrick Jones Jr. 420 Jameer Nelson 878

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .502 Jameer Nelson .436

3-Point Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .316 Jameer Nelson .368

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .706 Jameer Nelson .810

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 8.6 (2024) Jameer Nelson 16.7 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 4.0 (2019) Jameer Nelson 3.7 (2013)

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.1 (2020) Jameer Nelson 7.4 (2013)

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.0 (2020) Jameer Nelson 1.3 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.9 (2021) Jameer Nelson 0.1 (2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 5.4 Jameer Nelson 15.0

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 2.1 Jameer Nelson 3.5

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.8 Jameer Nelson 4.6

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.4 Jameer Nelson 0.8

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.6 Jameer Nelson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Jones Jr. 212 Jameer Nelson 661

Total Rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. 81 Jameer Nelson 154

Total Assists Derrick Jones Jr. 33 Jameer Nelson 204

Total Steals Derrick Jones Jr. 16 Jameer Nelson 37

Total Blocks Derrick Jones Jr. 23 Jameer Nelson 3

Total Games Derrick Jones Jr. 39 Jameer Nelson 44

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .479 Jameer Nelson .445

3-Point Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .373 Jameer Nelson .372

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .667 Jameer Nelson .792

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 9.8 (2024) Jameer Nelson 19.0 (2010)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 3.6 (2024) Jameer Nelson 4.2 (2011)

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.4 (2024) Jameer Nelson 6.6 (2012)

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.5 (2021) Jameer Nelson 2.0 (2011)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.1 (2024) Jameer Nelson 0.2 (2012)