Charles Barkley vs. Darius Garland: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Charles Barkley and Darius Garland all-time NBA rankings. Explore their historical standing across total and per-game stats, regular season and playoffs. Who ranks higher?
This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide an unparalleled look at where Charles Barkley, with a career spanning 16 seasons from 1985 to 2000, and Darius Garland, with 7 seasons played from 2020 to 2026, stand among the league's historical elite.
Dive into a meticulous breakdown of their positions in every major statistical category—from scoring, rebounding and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and rankings by points thresholds—across both regular season and their entire playoff careers. Our comprehensive tables offer side-by-side rankings, value comparisons, and key differences, ensuring you have all the definitive data to assess their historical impact.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in NBA history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their stats and their historical rankings.
Charles Barkley vs. Darius Garland | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Charles Barkley | Darius Garland | Charles Barkley | Darius Garland | |
| Points | 31st | +300th | 36th | +300th |
| Rebounds | 19th | +300th | 15th | +300th |
| Assists | 111st | +300th | 63rd | +300th |
| Steals | 28th | +300th | 35th | +300th |
| Blocks | 130th | +300th | 68th | +300th |
| Years | 16 | 7 | 13 | 3 |
Charles Barkley vs. Darius Garland | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Charles Barkley | Darius Garland | Charles Barkley | Darius Garland | |
| Points | 38th | -- | 44th | 167th |
| Rebounds | 21st | -- | 13th | +300th |
| Assists | 237th | 44th | 197th | 80th |
| Steals | 72nd | -- | 57th | 262nd |
| Blocks | 235th | -- | 195th | +300th |
Note: the season per game rankings on this page respect the minimums usually applied by the NBA for all-time leaders: 400 games with some exceptions for some stats; for the Playoffs a minimum of 3 games is used.
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Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Charles Barkley | Darius Garland | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 31st | +300th | +269 | 23,757 vs. 7,243 | 16,514 |
| Rebounds | 19th | +300th | +281 | 12,546 vs. 1,024 | 11,522 |
| Assists | 111st | +300th | +189 | 4,215 vs. 2,573 | 1,642 |
| Steals | 28th | +300th | +272 | 1,648 vs. 450 | 1,198 |
| Blocks | 130th | +300th | +170 | 888 vs. 44 | 844 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 5th | +300th | +295 | 4,260 vs. 197 | 4,063 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 15th | +300th | +285 | 8,286 vs. 827 | 7,459 |
| Field Goals Made | 35th | +300th | +265 | 8,435 vs. 2,647 | 5,788 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 61st | +300th | +239 | 15,605 vs. 5,854 | 9,751 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | 216th | +84 | 538 vs. 904 | 366 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 293rd | 233rd | 60 | 2,020 vs. 2,332 | 312 |
| Free Throws Made | 17th | +300th | +283 | 6,349 vs. 1,045 | 5,304 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 13th | +300th | +287 | 8,643 vs. 1,204 | 7,439 |
Games and Years: | Charles Barkley | Darius Garland | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 106th | +300th | 1,073 vs. 385 | 688 | |
| Seasons | 91st | +300th | 16 vs. 7 | 9 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Charles Barkley | Darius Garland | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 29th | 275th | 246 | 20 vs. 1 | 19 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Charles Barkley | Darius Garland | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 57th | 152nd | 95 | 21 vs. 5 | 16 |
| 50+ point games | - | 76th | 0 vs. 1 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Charles Barkley | Darius Garland | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 36th | +300th | +264 | 2,833 vs. 381 | 2,452 |
| Rebounds | 15th | +300th | +285 | 1,582 vs. 63 | 1,519 |
| Assists | 63rd | +300th | +237 | 482 vs. 120 | 362 |
| Steals | 35th | +300th | +265 | 193 vs. 23 | 170 |
| Blocks | 68th | +300th | +232 | 108 vs. 3 | 105 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 7th | +300th | +293 | 510 vs. 2 | 508 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 17th | +300th | +283 | 1,072 vs. 61 | 1,011 |
| Field Goals Made | 36th | +300th | +264 | 1,009 vs. 137 | 872 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 47th | +300th | +253 | 1,965 vs. 320 | 1,645 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 215th | 298th | 83 | 64 vs. 47 | 17 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 138th | 292nd | 154 | 251 vs. 137 | 114 |
| Free Throws Made | 25th | +300th | +275 | 751 vs. 60 | 691 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 18th | +300th | +282 | 1,048 vs. 70 | 978 |
Games and Years: | Charles Barkley | Darius Garland | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 100th | +300th | 123 vs. 22 | 101 | |
| Playoffs | 45th | +300th | 13 vs. 3 | 10 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Charles Barkley | Darius Garland | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 13th | +300th | 4 vs. 0 | 4 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Charles Barkley | Darius Garland | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 28th | - | 5 vs. 0 | 5 | |
| 50+ point games | 9th | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Charles Barkley | Darius Garland | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 38th | -- | 22.14 vs. 18.81 | 3.33 | |
| Rebounds per game | 21st | -- | 11.69 vs. 2.66 | 9.03 | |
| Assists per game | 237th | 44th | 193 | 3.93 vs. 6.68 | 2.75 |
| Steals per game | 72nd | -- | 1.54 vs. 1.17 | 0.37 | |
| Blocks per game | 235th | -- | 0.83 vs. 0.11 | 0.71 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 4th | -- | 3.97 vs. 0.51 | 3.46 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 21st | -- | 7.72 vs. 2.15 | 5.57 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | 56th | -- | 7.86 vs. 6.88 | 0.99 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 147th | -- | 14.54 vs. 15.21 | 0.66 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | 32nd | +268 | 0.50 vs. 2.35 | 1.85 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | -- | 1.88 vs. 6.06 | 4.17 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | 22nd | -- | 5.92 vs. 2.71 | 3.20 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 20th | -- | 8.05 vs. 3.13 | 4.93 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Charles Barkley | Darius Garland | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 44th | 167th | 123 | 23.03 vs. 17.32 | 5.71 |
| Rebounds per game | 13th | +300th | +287 | 12.86 vs. 2.86 | 10.00 |
| Assists per game | 197th | 80th | 117 | 3.92 vs. 5.45 | 1.54 |
| Steals per game | 57th | 262nd | 205 | 1.57 vs. 1.05 | 0.52 |
| Blocks per game | 195th | +300th | +105 | 0.88 vs. 0.14 | 0.74 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 4th | +300th | +296 | 4.15 vs. 0.09 | 4.06 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 8th | +300th | +292 | 8.72 vs. 2.77 | 5.94 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 58th | 188th | 130 | 8.20 vs. 6.23 | 1.98 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 108th | 159th | 51 | 15.98 vs. 14.55 | 1.43 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | 45th | +255 | 0.52 vs. 2.14 | 1.62 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | 29th | +271 | 2.04 vs. 6.23 | 4.19 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 31st | +300th | +269 | 6.11 vs. 2.73 | 3.38 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 19th | +300th | +281 | 8.52 vs. 3.18 | 5.34 |
Note: Even if they don't have the minimum of 400 season games, the players are also included in the all-time rankings in some stats if they reach certain thresholds: 10,000 points; 4,000 rebounds; 2,000 assists; 625 steals; 500 blocks; 250 3-pointers made.