Al Horford vs. Yao Ming Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Yao Ming and Al Horford 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 2025-26
Al Horford: 2007-08 to 2024-25
Yao Ming: 2002-03 to 2010-11

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Al Horford 1 Yao Ming 0

NBA Seasons Al Horford 18 Yao Ming 8

Playoffs Played Al Horford 16 Yao Ming 4

All-Star Games Al Horford 5 Yao Ming 8

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Al Horford 1 Yao Ming 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Al Horford 1 Yao Ming 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Al Horford 12.9 Yao Ming 19.0

Rebounds Per Game Al Horford 7.9 Yao Ming 9.2

Assists Per Game Al Horford 3.2 Yao Ming 1.6

Steals Per Game Al Horford 0.8 Yao Ming 0.4

Blocks Per Game Al Horford 1.1 Yao Ming 1.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Al Horford 14,705 Yao Ming 9,247

Total Rebounds Al Horford 8,943 Yao Ming 4,494

Total Assists Al Horford 3,629 Yao Ming 769

Total Steals Al Horford 866 Yao Ming 189

Total Blocks Al Horford 1,300 Yao Ming 920

Total Games Al Horford 1,138 Yao Ming 486

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Al Horford .509 Yao Ming .524

3-Point Percentage Al Horford .377 Yao Ming .200

Free Throw Percentage Al Horford .763 Yao Ming .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Al Horford 18.6 (2014) Yao Ming 25.0 (2007)

Rebounds Per Game Al Horford 10.2 (2013) Yao Ming 10.8 (2008)

Assists Per Game Al Horford 5.0 (2017) Yao Ming 2.3 (2008)

Steals Per Game Al Horford 1.1 (2013) Yao Ming 0.5 (2006)

Blocks Per Game Al Horford 1.5 (2014) Yao Ming 2.0 (2008)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Al Horford 11.9 Yao Ming 19.8

Rebounds Per Game Al Horford 7.9 Yao Ming 9.3

Assists Per Game Al Horford 3.2 Yao Ming 1.0

Steals Per Game Al Horford 0.8 Yao Ming 0.3

Blocks Per Game Al Horford 1.2 Yao Ming 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Al Horford 2,353 Yao Ming 555

Total Rebounds Al Horford 1,561 Yao Ming 261

Total Assists Al Horford 625 Yao Ming 29

Total Steals Al Horford 159 Yao Ming 9

Total Blocks Al Horford 243 Yao Ming 42

Total Games Al Horford 197 Yao Ming 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Al Horford .493 Yao Ming .519

3-Point Percentage Al Horford .391 Yao Ming -

Free Throw Percentage Al Horford .775 Yao Ming .833

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Al Horford 16.7 (2013) Yao Ming 25.1 (2007)

Rebounds Per Game Al Horford 10.4 (2008) Yao Ming 10.9 (2009)

Assists Per Game Al Horford 5.4 (2017) Yao Ming 1.8 (2004)

Steals Per Game Al Horford 1.3 (2012) Yao Ming 0.4 (2009)

Blocks Per Game Al Horford 2.4 (2016) Yao Ming 2.7 (2005)