Manute Bol vs. Karl-Anthony Towns Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Manute Bol 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
Manute Bol:
1985-86 to 1994-95
Karl-Anthony Towns:
2015-16 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

Manute Bol0
Karl-Anthony Towns0
Manute Bol10
Karl-Anthony Towns10
Manute Bol5
Karl-Anthony Towns5
Manute Bol0
Karl-Anthony Towns5

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Manute Bol0
Karl-Anthony Towns3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Manute Bol1
Karl-Anthony Towns0
Manute Bol2
Karl-Anthony Towns0
Manute Bol0
Karl-Anthony Towns1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Manute Bol 2.6
Karl-Anthony Towns 23.1

Manute Bol 4.2
Karl-Anthony Towns 11.1

Manute Bol 0.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 3.2

Manute Bol 0.2
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.8

Manute Bol 3.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.2

Totals Stats

Manute Bol 1,599
Karl-Anthony Towns 14,880

Manute Bol 2,647
Karl-Anthony Towns 7,136

Manute Bol 171
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,037

Manute Bol 126
Karl-Anthony Towns 523

Manute Bol 2,086
Karl-Anthony Towns 771

Manute Bol 624
Karl-Anthony Towns 645

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Manute Bol .407
Karl-Anthony Towns .524

3-Point Percentage
Manute Bol .210
Karl-Anthony Towns .400

Free Throw Percentage
Manute Bol .561
Karl-Anthony Towns .837

Best Season (no game minimum)

Manute Bol 3.9
(1989)
Karl-Anthony Towns 26.5
(2020)

Manute Bol 6.0
(1986)
Karl-Anthony Towns 12.8
(2025)

Manute Bol 0.5
(1990)
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.8
(2023)

Manute Bol 0.4
(1986)
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.0
(2025)

Manute Bol 5.0
(1986)
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.7
(2016)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Manute Bol 2.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 19.8

Manute Bol 3.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 10.7

Manute Bol 0.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.0

Manute Bol 0.2
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.7

Manute Bol 2.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.7

Totals Stats

Manute Bol 82
Karl-Anthony Towns 989

Manute Bol 109
Karl-Anthony Towns 536

Manute Bol 3
Karl-Anthony Towns 100

Manute Bol 6
Karl-Anthony Towns 34

Manute Bol 77
Karl-Anthony Towns 36

Manute Bol 29
Karl-Anthony Towns 50

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Manute Bol .386
Karl-Anthony Towns .476

3-Point Percentage
Manute Bol .087
Karl-Anthony Towns .350

Free Throw Percentage
Manute Bol .444
Karl-Anthony Towns .831

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Manute Bol 4.6
(1986)
Karl-Anthony Towns 21.8
(2022)

Manute Bol 7.6
(1986)
Karl-Anthony Towns 13.4
(2018)

Manute Bol 0.2
(1986)
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.6
(2024)

Manute Bol 0.6
(1986)
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.8
(2024)

Manute Bol 5.8
(1986)
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.0
(2022)