Last Updated on December 9, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here are Jameer Nelson’s NBA career stats:
Per Game
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05 | ORL | 22 | 79 | 21 | 20.4 | 8.7 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 7.9 | 3.6 | .455 | 1.8 | 0.6 | .312 | 1.4 | 0.9 | .682 |
| 2005-06 | ORL | 23 | 62 | 33 | 28.8 | 14.6 | 2.9 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 11.6 | 5.6 | .483 | 2.7 | 1.1 | .424 | 2.9 | 2.3 | .779 |
| 2006-07 | ORL | 24 | 77 | 77 | 30.3 | 13.0 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 11.4 | 4.9 | .430 | 2.5 | 0.8 | .335 | 2.9 | 2.4 | .828 |
| 2007-08 | ORL | 25 | 69 | 62 | 28.4 | 10.9 | 3.5 | 5.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2.0 | 8.7 | 4.1 | .469 | 2.2 | 0.9 | .416 | 2.2 | 1.8 | .828 |
| 2008-09 | ORL | 26 | 42 | 42 | 31.2 | 16.7 | 3.5 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 2.0 | 12.6 | 6.4 | .503 | 4.3 | 2.0 | .453 | 2.3 | 2.0 | .887 |
| 2009-10 | ORL | 27 | 65 | 64 | 28.6 | 12.6 | 3.0 | 5.4 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 10.9 | 4.9 | .449 | 3.5 | 1.3 | .381 | 1.8 | 1.5 | .845 |
| 2010-11 | ORL | 28 | 76 | 76 | 30.5 | 13.1 | 3.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 11.0 | 4.9 | .446 | 3.9 | 1.6 | .401 | 2.1 | 1.7 | .802 |
| 2011-12 | ORL | 29 | 57 | 57 | 29.9 | 11.9 | 3.2 | 5.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 10.6 | 4.5 | .427 | 4.1 | 1.5 | .377 | 1.5 | 1.2 | .807 |
| 2012-13 | ORL | 30 | 56 | 56 | 35.3 | 14.7 | 3.7 | 7.4 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.8 | 13.9 | 5.5 | .392 | 6.3 | 2.2 | .341 | 1.8 | 1.6 | .873 |
| 2013-14 | ORL | 31 | 68 | 68 | 32.0 | 12.1 | 3.4 | 7.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 11.0 | 4.3 | .394 | 5.8 | 2.0 | .348 | 1.6 | 1.4 | .857 |
| 2014-15 | 3TM | 32 | 63 | 29 | 22.3 | 8.3 | 2.3 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 8.0 | 3.3 | .407 | 4.1 | 1.4 | .345 | 0.6 | 0.4 | .667 |
| 2014-15 | DAL | 32 | 23 | 23 | 25.4 | 7.3 | 2.7 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 7.1 | 2.7 | .374 | 4.5 | 1.7 | .369 | 0.3 | 0.3 | .875 |
| 2014-15 | BOS | 32 | 6 | 1 | 20.2 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 5.5 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 6.8 | 1.5 | .220 | 4.2 | 0.8 | .200 | 1.5 | 1.0 | .667 |
| 2014-15 | DEN | 32 | 34 | 5 | 20.6 | 9.6 | 1.9 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.8 | 8.8 | 4.0 | .450 | 3.8 | 1.4 | .354 | 0.6 | 0.3 | .579 |
| 2015-16 | DEN | 33 | 39 | 15 | 26.6 | 7.7 | 2.9 | 4.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 7.9 | 2.9 | .368 | 3.7 | 1.1 | .299 | 0.9 | 0.8 | .857 |
| 2016-17 | DEN | 34 | 75 | 39 | 27.3 | 9.2 | 2.6 | 5.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 8.1 | 3.6 | .444 | 3.6 | 1.4 | .388 | 0.8 | 0.6 | .714 |
| 2017-18 | 2TM | 35 | 50 | 0 | 20.3 | 4.9 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 4.9 | 1.9 | .389 | 2.5 | 0.8 | .331 | 0.4 | 0.3 | .800 |
| 2017-18 | NOP | 35 | 43 | 0 | 20.9 | 5.1 | 2.2 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 4.8 | 2.0 | .410 | 2.6 | 0.9 | .364 | 0.4 | 0.3 | .765 |
| 2017-18 | DET | 35 | 7 | 0 | 16.6 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 5.6 | 1.6 | .282 | 2.0 | 0.1 | .071 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.000 |
| TOTALS | 878 | 639 | 27.9 | 11.3 | 3.0 | 5.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2.1 | 9.9 | 4.3 | .436 | 3.6 | 1.3 | .368 | 1.7 | 1.4 | .810 |
Totals
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05 | ORL | 22 | 79 | 21 | 1612 | 689 | 193 | 237 | 78 | 3 | 117 | 628 | 286 | .455 | 141 | 44 | .312 | 107 | 73 | .682 |
| 2005-06 | ORL | 23 | 62 | 33 | 1784 | 905 | 180 | 302 | 70 | 9 | 148 | 719 | 347 | .483 | 165 | 70 | .424 | 181 | 141 | .779 |
| 2006-07 | ORL | 24 | 77 | 77 | 2331 | 1000 | 236 | 330 | 73 | 5 | 184 | 875 | 376 | .430 | 194 | 65 | .335 | 221 | 183 | .828 |
| 2007-08 | ORL | 25 | 69 | 62 | 1961 | 755 | 243 | 383 | 63 | 4 | 141 | 603 | 283 | .469 | 154 | 64 | .416 | 151 | 125 | .828 |
| 2008-09 | ORL | 26 | 42 | 42 | 1309 | 702 | 145 | 226 | 51 | 3 | 83 | 531 | 267 | .503 | 181 | 82 | .453 | 97 | 86 | .887 |
| 2009-10 | ORL | 27 | 65 | 64 | 1860 | 818 | 194 | 353 | 48 | 2 | 139 | 706 | 317 | .449 | 226 | 86 | .381 | 116 | 98 | .845 |
| 2010-11 | ORL | 28 | 76 | 76 | 2319 | 997 | 226 | 456 | 75 | 3 | 194 | 838 | 374 | .446 | 297 | 119 | .401 | 162 | 130 | .802 |
| 2011-12 | ORL | 29 | 57 | 57 | 1706 | 676 | 181 | 325 | 38 | 5 | 135 | 606 | 259 | .427 | 231 | 87 | .377 | 88 | 71 | .807 |
| 2012-13 | ORL | 30 | 56 | 56 | 1977 | 822 | 209 | 413 | 71 | 6 | 154 | 780 | 306 | .392 | 355 | 121 | .341 | 102 | 89 | .873 |
| 2013-14 | ORL | 31 | 68 | 68 | 2179 | 820 | 231 | 476 | 52 | 5 | 166 | 747 | 294 | .394 | 391 | 136 | .348 | 112 | 96 | .857 |
| 2014-15 | 3TM | 32 | 63 | 29 | 1407 | 523 | 146 | 253 | 47 | 6 | 109 | 504 | 205 | .407 | 258 | 89 | .345 | 36 | 24 | .667 |
| 2014-15 | DAL | 32 | 23 | 23 | 584 | 167 | 63 | 95 | 15 | 2 | 39 | 163 | 61 | .374 | 103 | 38 | .369 | 8 | 7 | .875 |
| 2014-15 | BOS | 32 | 6 | 1 | 121 | 29 | 17 | 33 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 41 | 9 | .220 | 25 | 5 | .200 | 14 | 6 | .667 |
| 2014-15 | DEN | 32 | 34 | 5 | 702 | 327 | 66 | 125 | 25 | 4 | 61 | 300 | 135 | .450 | 130 | 46 | .354 | 19 | 11 | .579 |
| 2015-16 | DEN | 33 | 39 | 15 | 1036 | 299 | 115 | 190 | 25 | 5 | 66 | 307 | 113 | .368 | 144 | 43 | .299 | 35 | 30 | .857 |
| 2016-17 | DEN | 34 | 75 | 39 | 2045 | 687 | 192 | 385 | 54 | 8 | 128 | 604 | 268 | .444 | 273 | 106 | .388 | 63 | 45 | .714 |
| 2017-18 | 2TM | 35 | 50 | 0 | 1013 | 247 | 104 | 179 | 27 | 4 | 67 | 244 | 95 | .389 | 124 | 41 | .331 | 20 | 16 | .800 |
| 2017-18 | NOP | 35 | 43 | 0 | 897 | 221 | 96 | 156 | 23 | 3 | 56 | 205 | 84 | .410 | 110 | 40 | .364 | 17 | 13 | .765 |
| 2017-18 | DET | 35 | 7 | 0 | 116 | 26 | 8 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 39 | 11 | .282 | 14 | 1 | .071 | 3 | 3 | 1.000 |
| TOTALS | 878 | 639 | 24539 | 9940 | 2595 | 4508 | 772 | 68 | 1831 | 3134 | 3790 | .436 | 5558 | 1153 | .368 | 1491 | 1207 | .810 |
Player Impact Spotlight
| Year | Team | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG+BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004‑05 | ORL | Secondary Facilitator / Sparring Partner | 20.4 | Low | 8.7 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 7.6 | Rookie season — backing up All‑Star point guard, limited touches; showed promise as playmaker off bench. | NBA All‑Rookie Second Team |
| 2005‑06 | ORL | Emerging Starter / Dual‑Threat PG | 28.8 | Medium‑High | 14.6 | 2.9 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 11.7 | Mid-season opportunity after trade of primary PG — Jameer seized it, increasing scoring and play‑making responsibility. | |
| 2006‑07 | ORL | Full-Time Starter / Balanced PG | 30.3 | Medium | 13.0 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 10.7 | Solid all-around contributions — moderate scoring, steady assists, contributing defensively. Team made the playoffs for first time since 2003. | |
| 2007‑08 | ORL | Lead Ball‑Handler & Playmaker | 28.4 | Medium | 10.9 | 3.5 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 10.5 | Led the offense, created for teammates — assists up. Scoring dipped, but role clearly as primary facilitator. | |
| 2008‑09 | ORL | Offensive Engine / Go‑to Scorer + Distributor | 31.2 | High | 16.7 | 3.5 | 5.4 | 1.3 | 14.5 | Breakout season — career highs in scoring, shooting percentages, 3‑point efficiency; he carried much of offensive burden. | NBA All‑Star (elected, though didn’t play due to injury) |
| 2009‑10 | ORL | Lead PG / Balanced Role | 28.6 | Medium | 12.6 | 3.0 | 5.4 | 0.7 | 11.35 | After his 2009 injury, scoring dipped but still carried point guard duties; offense became more balanced with roster changes. | |
| 2010‑11 | ORL | Veteran Floor General | 30.5 | Medium | 13.1 | 3.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 11.25 | Reliable distributor and steady presence — helped orchestrate offense, moderate scoring and play‑making output. | |
| 2011‑12 | ORL | Lead PG but Leaner Scoring Role | 29.9 | Medium | 11.9 | 3.2 | 5.7 | 0.8 | 10.8 | Consistent minutes and playmaking, but scoring slightly lower — team leaning more on balance/shooters. | |
| 2012‑13 | ORL | High-Usage Veteran PG | 35.3 | Medium‑High | 14.7 | 3.7 | 7.4 | 1.4 | 14.6 | Career-high in assists — took on heavy floor general duties; with increased minutes, delivered balanced, high-volume production. | Re‑signed by Magic in July 2012 |
| 2013‑14 | ORL | Stable Veteran PG / Mentor | 32.0 | Medium | 12.1 | 3.4 | 7.0 | 0.9 | 11.7 | Continued as experienced point guard — contributed playmaking and modest scoring; shifting toward leadership/mentorship role during roster transition. | |
| 2014‑15 | DAL / BOS / DEN | Journeyman / Role Player PG | ~22‑26 | Low | ~9.6 (varied by team) | ~2.3–2.8 | ~4.0–5.5 | ~0.7 | ~8–9 | Less stable situation — split between multiple teams, reduced minutes; moved toward bench‑/depth‑PG role. Stats reflect diminished offensive load. (stats per team combined) | |
| 2015‑16 | DEN | Reserve PG / Spot‑Starter | 26.6 | Low-Medium | 7.7 | 2.9 | 4.9 | 0.6 | ~8.0 | Aging guard playing fewer minutes — role more limited, contributing as a backup rather than focal on offense. | |
| 2016‑17 | DEN | Veteran Rotation PG | 27.3 | Low-Medium | 9.2 | 2.6 | 5.1 | 0.7 | ~9.3 | Still a useful depth piece — modest scoring and assists, but no longer in a primary role. | |
| 2017‑18 | NO / DET | Deep‑Rotation / End-of‑Career PG | ~20 | Low | ~4.9–5.1 | ~2.1–2.2 | ~3.6 | ~0.5 | ~6–7 | Minimal minutes, limited touches — largely a veteran presence, little impact statistically. |
