Wilt Chamberlain vs. Kawhi Leonard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kawhi Leonard and Wilt Chamberlain 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Wilt Chamberlain:
1959-60 to 1972-73
Kawhi Leonard:
2011-12 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Wilt Chamberlain2
Kawhi Leonard2
Wilt Chamberlain14
Kawhi Leonard12
Wilt Chamberlain13
Kawhi Leonard10
Wilt Chamberlain13
Kawhi Leonard6

Honors and Awards

Wilt Chamberlain4
Kawhi Leonard0
Wilt Chamberlain1 *
Kawhi Leonard2
Wilt Chamberlain7
Kawhi Leonard3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Wilt Chamberlain10
Kawhi Leonard5
Wilt Chamberlain2 *
Kawhi Leonard3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Wilt Chamberlain2
Kawhi Leonard7
Wilt Chamberlain0 *
Kawhi Leonard2
Wilt Chamberlain7
Kawhi Leonard0
Wilt Chamberlain11
Kawhi Leonard0
Wilt Chamberlain1
Kawhi Leonard0
Wilt Chamberlain0 *
Kawhi Leonard1
Wilt Chamberlain1
Kawhi Leonard0
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 30.1
Kawhi Leonard 20.0

Wilt Chamberlain 22.9
Kawhi Leonard 6.4

Wilt Chamberlain 4.4
Kawhi Leonard 3.0

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Kawhi Leonard 1.7

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Kawhi Leonard 0.7

Totals Stats

Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
Kawhi Leonard 13,937

Wilt Chamberlain 23,924
Kawhi Leonard 4,443

Wilt Chamberlain 4,643
Kawhi Leonard 2,120

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Kawhi Leonard 1,196

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Kawhi Leonard 454

Wilt Chamberlain 1,045
Kawhi Leonard 696

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .540
Kawhi Leonard .499

3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Kawhi Leonard .391

Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .511
Kawhi Leonard .862

Best Season (no game minimum)

Wilt Chamberlain 50.4
(1962)
Kawhi Leonard 27.1
(2020)

Wilt Chamberlain 27.2
(1961)
Kawhi Leonard 7.3
(2019)

Wilt Chamberlain 8.6
(1968)
Kawhi Leonard 5.2
(2021)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Kawhi Leonard 2.3
(2015)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Kawhi Leonard 1.0
(2018)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
Kawhi Leonard 21.4

Wilt Chamberlain 24.5
Kawhi Leonard 7.8

Wilt Chamberlain 4.2
Kawhi Leonard 2.9

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Kawhi Leonard 1.8

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Kawhi Leonard 0.7

Totals Stats

Wilt Chamberlain 3,607
Kawhi Leonard 2,934

Wilt Chamberlain 3,913
Kawhi Leonard 1,073

Wilt Chamberlain 673
Kawhi Leonard 395

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Kawhi Leonard 244

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Kawhi Leonard 93

Wilt Chamberlain 160
Kawhi Leonard 137

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .522
Kawhi Leonard .512

3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Kawhi Leonard .402

Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .465
Kawhi Leonard .845

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Wilt Chamberlain 37.0
(1961)
Kawhi Leonard 34.5
(2023)

Wilt Chamberlain 30.2
(1966)
Kawhi Leonard 9.3
(2020)

Wilt Chamberlain 9.0
(1967)
Kawhi Leonard 6.0
(2023)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Kawhi Leonard 2.6
(2016)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Kawhi Leonard 1.4
(2016)

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.