Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Kawhi Leonard: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard all-time NBA rankings. Explore their historical standing across total and per-game stats, regular season and playoffs. Who ranks higher?
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This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide an unparalleled look at where Giannis Antetokounmpo, with a career spanning 13 seasons from 2014 to 2026, and Kawhi Leonard, with 14 seasons played from 2012 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.
Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Kawhi Leonard | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kawhi Leonard | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kawhi Leonard | |
| Points | 42nd | 160th | 52nd | 24th |
| Rebounds | 66th | +300th | 50th | 41st |
| Assists | 100th | +300th | 77th | 79th |
| Steals | 193rd | 82nd | 151st | 19th |
| Blocks | 92nd | +300th | 65th | 82nd |
| Years | 13 | 14 | 9 | 12 |
Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Kawhi Leonard | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kawhi Leonard | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kawhi Leonard | |
| Points | 28th | 69th | 13th | 69th |
| Rebounds | 57th | 297th | 18th | 159th |
| Assists | 125th | +300th | 87th | +300th |
| Steals | 260th | 40th | 282nd | 29th |
| Blocks | 121st | +300th | 93rd | +300th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kawhi Leonard | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 42nd | 160th | 118 | 21,028 vs. 15,023 | 6,005 |
| Rebounds | 66th | +300th | +234 | 8,701 vs. 4,722 | 3,979 |
| Assists | 100th | +300th | +200 | 4,391 vs. 2,267 | 2,124 |
| Steals | 193rd | 82nd | 111 | 977 vs. 1,278 | 301 |
| Blocks | 92nd | +300th | +208 | 1,080 vs. 475 | 605 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 181st | +300th | +119 | 1,655 vs. 877 | 778 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 30th | 186th | 156 | 7,046 vs. 3,845 | 3,201 |
| Field Goals Made | 52nd | 179th | 127 | 7,713 vs. 5,454 | 2,259 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 98th | 224th | 126 | 13,962 vs. 10,933 | 3,029 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | 105th | +195 | 552 vs. 1,214 | 662 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +300th | 133rd | +167 | 1,931 vs. 3,089 | 1,158 |
| Free Throws Made | 40th | 192nd | 152 | 5,050 vs. 2,901 | 2,149 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 32nd | 248th | 216 | 7,299 vs. 3,367 | 3,932 |
Games and Years: | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kawhi Leonard | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +300th | +300th | 875 vs. 744 | 131 | |
| Seasons | 300th | 194th | 106 | 13 vs. 14 | 1 |
Triple-Doubles: | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kawhi Leonard | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 12th | 204th | 192 | 56 vs. 2 | 54 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kawhi Leonard | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 17th | 121st | 104 | 56 vs. 8 | 48 |
| 50+ point games | 12th | - | 9 vs. 0 | 9 | |
| 60+ point games | 11th | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 70+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kawhi Leonard | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 52nd | 24th | 28 | 2,270 vs. 3,133 | 863 |
| Rebounds | 50th | 41st | 9 | 1,022 vs. 1,142 | 120 |
| Assists | 77th | 79th | 2 | 446 vs. 432 | 14 |
| Steals | 151st | 19th | 132 | 85 vs. 256 | 171 |
| Blocks | 65th | 82nd | 17 | 110 vs. 99 | 11 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 85th | 46th | 39 | 205 vs. 262 | 57 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 36th | 26th | 10 | 817 vs. 880 | 63 |
| Field Goals Made | 52nd | 29th | 23 | 852 vs. 1,120 | 268 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 72nd | 37th | 35 | 1,602 vs. 2,185 | 583 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 223rd | 20th | 203 | 62 vs. 249 | 187 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 148th | 25th | 123 | 239 vs. 624 | 385 |
| Free Throws Made | 55th | 38th | 17 | 504 vs. 644 | 140 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 39th | 43rd | 4 | 807 vs. 766 | 41 |
Games and Years: | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kawhi Leonard | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 256th | 52nd | 204 | 84 vs. 146 | 62 |
| Playoffs | 223rd | 76th | 147 | 9 vs. 12 | 3 |
Triple-Doubles: | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kawhi Leonard | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 13th | +300th | 4 vs. 0 | 4 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kawhi Leonard | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 14th | 28th | 14 | 8 vs. 5 | 3 |
| 50+ point games | 9th | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kawhi Leonard | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 28th | 69th | 41 | 24.03 vs. 20.19 | 3.84 |
| Rebounds per game | 57th | 297th | 240 | 9.94 vs. 6.35 | 3.60 |
| Assists per game | 125th | +300th | +175 | 5.02 vs. 3.05 | 1.97 |
| Steals per game | 260th | 40th | 220 | 1.12 vs. 1.72 | 0.60 |
| Blocks per game | 121st | +300th | +179 | 1.23 vs. 0.64 | 0.60 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 263rd | +300th | +37 | 1.89 vs. 1.18 | 0.71 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 11th | 139th | 128 | 8.05 vs. 5.17 | 2.88 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 25th | 91st | 66 | 8.81 vs. 7.33 | 1.48 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 83rd | 136th | 53 | 15.96 vs. 14.69 | 1.26 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | 136th | +164 | 0.63 vs. 1.63 | 1.00 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | 124th | +176 | 2.21 vs. 4.15 | 1.95 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 27th | 139th | 112 | 5.77 vs. 3.90 | 1.87 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 15th | 180th | 165 | 8.34 vs. 4.53 | 3.82 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kawhi Leonard | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 13th | 69th | 56 | 27.02 vs. 21.46 | 5.56 |
| Rebounds per game | 18th | 159th | 141 | 12.17 vs. 7.82 | 4.34 |
| Assists per game | 87th | +300th | +213 | 5.31 vs. 2.96 | 2.35 |
| Steals per game | 282nd | 29th | 253 | 1.01 vs. 1.75 | 0.74 |
| Blocks per game | 93rd | +300th | +207 | 1.31 vs. 0.68 | 0.63 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 120th | 289th | 169 | 2.44 vs. 1.79 | 0.65 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 2nd | 91st | 89 | 9.73 vs. 6.03 | 3.70 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 12th | 83rd | 71 | 10.14 vs. 7.67 | 2.47 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 45th | 147th | 102 | 19.07 vs. 14.97 | 4.11 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | 107th | +193 | 0.74 vs. 1.71 | 0.97 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | 141st | +159 | 2.85 vs. 4.27 | 1.43 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 34th | 120th | 86 | 6.00 vs. 4.41 | 1.59 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 11th | 156th | 145 | 9.61 vs. 5.25 | 4.36 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page respect the minimums usually applied by the NBA for all-time leaders, this is 400 games for regular season stats unless the player reached these thresholds before: 10,000 points; 4,000 rebounds; 2,000 assists; 625 steals; 500 blocks; 250 3-pointers made. Also a minimum of 3 games is applied here for the Playoffs.