Derrick Favors vs. Richard Jefferson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Richard Jefferson and Derrick Favors 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 Favors

vs.

Richard Jefferson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Derrick Favors: 2010-11 to 2021-22
Richard Jefferson: 2001-02 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derrick Favors 0 Richard Jefferson 1

NBA Seasons Derrick Favors 12 Richard Jefferson 17

Playoffs Played Derrick Favors 5 Richard Jefferson 12

All-Star Games Derrick Favors 0 Richard Jefferson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Favors 10.6 Richard Jefferson 12.6

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Favors 7.1 Richard Jefferson 4.0

Assists Per Game Derrick Favors 1.1 Richard Jefferson 2.0

Steals Per Game Derrick Favors 0.7 Richard Jefferson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Derrick Favors 1.2 Richard Jefferson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Favors 8,354 Richard Jefferson 14,904

Total Rebounds Derrick Favors 5,608 Richard Jefferson 4,720

Total Assists Derrick Favors 851 Richard Jefferson 2,412

Total Steals Derrick Favors 577 Richard Jefferson 787

Total Blocks Derrick Favors 939 Richard Jefferson 347

Total Games Derrick Favors 790 Richard Jefferson 1,181

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Favors .534 Richard Jefferson .464

3-Point Percentage Derrick Favors .198 Richard Jefferson .376

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Favors .663 Richard Jefferson .768

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Favors 16.4 (2016) Richard Jefferson 22.6 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Favors 9.8 (2020) Richard Jefferson 7.3 (2005)

Assists Per Game Derrick Favors 1.6 (2020) Richard Jefferson 4.0 (2005)

Steals Per Game Derrick Favors 1.2 (2016) Richard Jefferson 1.1 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Favors 1.7 (2013) Richard Jefferson 0.6 (2002)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Favors 7.8 Richard Jefferson 10.8

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Favors 5.7 Richard Jefferson 4.3

Assists Per Game Derrick Favors 0.8 Richard Jefferson 1.7

Steals Per Game Derrick Favors 0.6 Richard Jefferson 0.6

Blocks Per Game Derrick Favors 1.0 Richard Jefferson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Favors 328 Richard Jefferson 1,511

Total Rebounds Derrick Favors 238 Richard Jefferson 608

Total Assists Derrick Favors 32 Richard Jefferson 241

Total Steals Derrick Favors 27 Richard Jefferson 87

Total Blocks Derrick Favors 42 Richard Jefferson 44

Total Games Derrick Favors 42 Richard Jefferson 140

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Favors .587 Richard Jefferson .473

3-Point Percentage Derrick Favors .250 Richard Jefferson .325

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Favors .549 Richard Jefferson .731

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Favors 11.8 (2019) Richard Jefferson 22.2 (2006)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Favors 9.5 (2012) Richard Jefferson 6.4 (2003)

Assists Per Game Derrick Favors 1.2 (2018) Richard Jefferson 4.1 (2006)

Steals Per Game Derrick Favors 1.3 (2012) Richard Jefferson 1.3 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Favors 1.8 (2019) Richard Jefferson 0.7 (2004)