Wilt Chamberlain vs. Karl-Anthony Towns Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Karl-Anthony Towns 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
Karl-Anthony Towns:
2015-16 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Wilt Chamberlain2
Karl-Anthony Towns0
Wilt Chamberlain14
Karl-Anthony Towns9
Wilt Chamberlain13
Karl-Anthony Towns4
Wilt Chamberlain13
Karl-Anthony Towns4

Honors and Awards

Wilt Chamberlain4
Karl-Anthony Towns0
Wilt Chamberlain1 *
Karl-Anthony Towns0
Wilt Chamberlain7
Karl-Anthony Towns0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Wilt Chamberlain10
Karl-Anthony Towns2
Wilt Chamberlain2 *
Karl-Anthony Towns0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Wilt Chamberlain2
Karl-Anthony Towns0
Wilt Chamberlain7
Karl-Anthony Towns0
Wilt Chamberlain11
Karl-Anthony Towns0
Wilt Chamberlain1
Karl-Anthony Towns0
Wilt Chamberlain1
Karl-Anthony Towns1
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 30.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 22.9

Wilt Chamberlain 22.9
Karl-Anthony Towns 10.8

Wilt Chamberlain 4.4
Karl-Anthony Towns 3.2

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.8

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.3

Totals Stats

Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
Karl-Anthony Towns 13,121

Wilt Chamberlain 23,924
Karl-Anthony Towns 6,216

Wilt Chamberlain 4,643
Karl-Anthony Towns 1,815

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Karl-Anthony Towns 452

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Karl-Anthony Towns 721

Wilt Chamberlain 1,045
Karl-Anthony Towns 573

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .540
Karl-Anthony Towns .524

3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Karl-Anthony Towns .398

Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .511
Karl-Anthony Towns .839

Best Season (no game minimum)

Wilt Chamberlain 50.4
(1962)
Karl-Anthony Towns 26.5
(2020)

Wilt Chamberlain 27.2
(1961)
Karl-Anthony Towns 12.4
(2019)

Wilt Chamberlain 8.6
(1968)
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.8
(2023)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.0
(2022)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.7
(2016)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 18.3

Wilt Chamberlain 24.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 11.0

Wilt Chamberlain 4.2
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.2

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.6

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.2

Totals Stats

Wilt Chamberlain 3,607
Karl-Anthony Towns 329

Wilt Chamberlain 3,913
Karl-Anthony Towns 198

Wilt Chamberlain 673
Karl-Anthony Towns 39

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Karl-Anthony Towns 11

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Karl-Anthony Towns 21

Wilt Chamberlain 160
Karl-Anthony Towns 18

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .522
Karl-Anthony Towns .473

3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Karl-Anthony Towns .333

Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .465
Karl-Anthony Towns .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Wilt Chamberlain 37.0
(1961)
Karl-Anthony Towns 21.8
(2022)

Wilt Chamberlain 30.2
(1966)
Karl-Anthony Towns 13.4
(2018)

Wilt Chamberlain 9.0
(1967)
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.5
(2024)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.0
(2024)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.0
(2022)

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.