Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Monta Ellis: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Giannis Antetokounmpo and Monta Ellis 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 Giannis Antetokounmpo, with a career spanning 13 seasons from 2014 to 2026, and Monta Ellis, with 12 seasons played from 2006 to 2017, stand among the league's historical elite.
Dive into a meticulous breakdown of their positions in every major statistical category—from scoring and rebounding to assists, steals, and blocks—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. Monta Ellis | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Monta Ellis | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Monta Ellis | |
| Points | 42nd | 164th | 52nd | +300th |
| Rebounds | 66th | +300th | 50th | +300th |
| Assists | 100th | 144th | 77th | +300th |
| Steals | 193rd | 63rd | 151st | 276th |
| Blocks | 92nd | +300th | 65th | +300th |
| Years | 13 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Monta Ellis | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Monta Ellis | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Monta Ellis | |
| Points | 29th | 146th | 13th | +300th |
| Rebounds | 57th | +300th | 18th | +300th |
| Assists | 126th | 166th | 87th | +300th |
| Steals | 261st | 45th | 282nd | 82nd |
| 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 | Monta Ellis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 42nd | 164th | 122 | 21,030 vs. 14,858 | 6,172 |
| Rebounds | 66th | +300th | +234 | 8,702 vs. 2,874 | 5,828 |
| Assists | 100th | 144th | 44 | 4,392 vs. 3,856 | 536 |
| Steals | 193rd | 63rd | 130 | 977 vs. 1,409 | 432 |
| Blocks | 92nd | +300th | +208 | 1,080 vs. 281 | 799 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 183rd | +300th | +117 | 1,655 vs. 520 | 1,135 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 31st | +300th | +269 | 7,047 vs. 2,354 | 4,693 |
| Field Goals Made | 52nd | 156th | 104 | 7,713 vs. 5,723 | 1,990 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 98th | 135th | 37 | 13,962 vs. 12,688 | 1,274 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | 289th | +11 | 552 vs. 737 | 185 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +300th | 233rd | +67 | 1,931 vs. 2,349 | 418 |
| Free Throws Made | 40th | 226th | 186 | 5,052 vs. 2,675 | 2,377 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 32nd | 234th | 202 | 7,301 vs. 3,463 | 3,838 |
Games and Years: | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Monta Ellis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +300th | +300th | 876 vs. 833 | 43 | |
| Seasons | 300th | +300th | 13 vs. 12 | 1 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Monta Ellis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 17th | 111st | 94 | 56 vs. 9 | 47 |
| 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 | Monta Ellis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 52nd | +300th | +248 | 2,270 vs. 521 | 1,749 |
| Rebounds | 50th | +300th | +250 | 1,022 vs. 106 | 916 |
| Assists | 77th | +300th | +223 | 446 vs. 113 | 333 |
| Steals | 151st | 276th | 125 | 85 vs. 56 | 29 |
| Blocks | 65th | +300th | +235 | 110 vs. 8 | 102 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 85th | +300th | +215 | 205 vs. 25 | 180 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 36th | +300th | +264 | 817 vs. 81 | 736 |
| Field Goals Made | 52nd | +300th | +248 | 852 vs. 201 | 651 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 72nd | +300th | +228 | 1,602 vs. 471 | 1,131 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 223rd | +300th | +77 | 62 vs. 36 | 26 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 148th | +300th | +152 | 239 vs. 121 | 118 |
| Free Throws Made | 55th | +300th | +245 | 504 vs. 83 | 421 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 39th | +300th | +261 | 807 vs. 110 | 697 |
Games and Years: | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Monta Ellis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 256th | +300th | 84 vs. 38 | 46 | |
| Playoffs | 223rd | +300th | 9 vs. 6 | 3 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Monta Ellis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 14th | - | 8 vs. 0 | 8 | |
| 50+ point games | 9th | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Monta Ellis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 29th | 146th | 117 | 24.01 vs. 17.84 | 6.17 |
| Rebounds per game | 57th | +300th | +243 | 9.93 vs. 3.45 | 6.48 |
| Assists per game | 126th | 166th | 40 | 5.01 vs. 4.63 | 0.38 |
| Steals per game | 261st | 45th | 216 | 1.12 vs. 1.69 | 0.58 |
| Blocks per game | 121st | +300th | +179 | 1.23 vs. 0.34 | 0.90 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 262nd | +300th | +38 | 1.89 vs. 0.62 | 1.27 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 12th | +300th | +288 | 8.04 vs. 2.83 | 5.22 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 25th | 137th | 112 | 8.80 vs. 6.87 | 1.93 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 84th | 113rd | 29 | 15.94 vs. 15.23 | 0.71 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | +300th | 0.63 vs. 0.88 | 0.25 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | 299th | +1 | 2.20 vs. 2.82 | 0.62 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 27th | 237th | 210 | 5.77 vs. 3.21 | 2.56 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 16th | 230th | 214 | 8.33 vs. 4.16 | 4.18 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Monta Ellis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 13th | +300th | +287 | 27.02 vs. 13.71 | 13.31 |
| Rebounds per game | 18th | +300th | +282 | 12.17 vs. 2.79 | 9.38 |
| Assists per game | 87th | +300th | +213 | 5.31 vs. 2.97 | 2.34 |
| Steals per game | 282nd | 82nd | 200 | 1.01 vs. 1.47 | 0.46 |
| Blocks per game | 93rd | +300th | +207 | 1.31 vs. 0.21 | 1.10 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 120th | +300th | +180 | 2.44 vs. 0.66 | 1.78 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 2nd | +300th | +298 | 9.73 vs. 2.13 | 7.59 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 12th | 295th | 283 | 10.14 vs. 5.29 | 4.85 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 45th | 286th | 241 | 19.07 vs. 12.39 | 6.68 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | +300th | 0.74 vs. 0.95 | 0.21 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +300th | 275th | +25 | 2.85 vs. 3.18 | 0.34 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 34th | +300th | +266 | 6.00 vs. 2.18 | 3.82 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 11th | +300th | +289 | 9.61 vs. 2.89 | 6.71 |
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.