Gilbert Arenas vs. Pau Gasol: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Gilbert Arenas and Pau Gasol 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 Gilbert Arenas, with a career spanning 11 seasons from 2002 to 2012, and Pau Gasol, with 18 seasons played from 2002 to 2019, 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.
Gilbert Arenas vs. Pau Gasol | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Gilbert Arenas | Pau Gasol | Gilbert Arenas | Pau Gasol | |
| Points | +300th | 43rd | +300th | 61st |
| Rebounds | +300th | 29th | +300th | 35th |
| Assists | 259th | 133rd | +300th | 78th |
| Steals | 247th | +300th | +300th | 200th |
| Blocks | +300th | 22nd | +300th | 16th |
| Years | 11 | 18 | 5 | 12 |
Gilbert Arenas vs. Pau Gasol | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Gilbert Arenas | Pau Gasol | Gilbert Arenas | Pau Gasol | |
| Points | 62nd | 180th | 176th | 227th |
| Rebounds | +300th | 88th | +300th | 92nd |
| Assists | 107th | +300th | 206th | +300th |
| Steals | 56th | +300th | 187th | +300th |
| Blocks | +300th | 59th | +300th | 40th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Gilbert Arenas | Pau Gasol | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | +300th | 43rd | +257 | 11,402 vs. 20,894 | 9,492 |
| Rebounds | +300th | 29th | +271 | 2,168 vs. 11,305 | 9,137 |
| Assists | 259th | 133rd | 126 | 2,909 vs. 3,925 | 1,016 |
| Steals | 247th | +300th | +53 | 884 vs. 606 | 278 |
| Blocks | +300th | 22nd | +278 | 134 vs. 1,941 | 1,807 |
| Offensive Rebounds | +300th | 28th | +272 | 444 vs. 3,085 | 2,641 |
| Defensive Rebounds | +300th | 18th | +282 | 1,724 vs. 8,220 | 6,496 |
| Field Goals Made | +300th | 45th | +255 | 3,722 vs. 7,980 | 4,258 |
| Field Goals Attempted | +300th | 59th | +241 | 8,850 vs. 15,729 | 6,879 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 141st | +300th | +159 | 1,079 vs. 179 | 900 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 129th | +300th | +171 | 3,077 vs. 486 | 2,591 |
| Free Throws Made | 191st | 47th | 144 | 2,879 vs. 4,755 | 1,876 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 212nd | 38th | 174 | 3,584 vs. 6,311 | 2,727 |
Games and Years: | Gilbert Arenas | Pau Gasol | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +300th | 42nd | +258 | 552 vs. 1,226 | 674 |
| Seasons | +300th | 29th | +271 | 11 vs. 18 | 7 |
Triple-Doubles: | Gilbert Arenas | Pau Gasol | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 134th | 61st | 73 | 4 vs. 10 | 6 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Gilbert Arenas | Pau Gasol | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 44th | 220th | 176 | 29 vs. 3 | 26 |
| 50+ point games | 40th | - | 3 vs. 0 | 3 | |
| 60+ point games | 11th | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 70+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Gilbert Arenas | Pau Gasol | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | +300th | 61st | +239 | 530 vs. 2,098 | 1,568 |
| Rebounds | +300th | 35th | +265 | 107 vs. 1,246 | 1,139 |
| Assists | +300th | 78th | +222 | 118 vs. 438 | 320 |
| Steals | +300th | 200th | +100 | 37 vs. 71 | 34 |
| Blocks | +300th | 16th | +284 | 11 vs. 233 | 222 |
| Offensive Rebounds | +300th | 20th | +280 | 19 vs. 373 | 354 |
| Defensive Rebounds | +300th | 27th | +273 | 88 vs. 873 | 785 |
| Field Goals Made | +300th | 57th | +243 | 172 vs. 812 | 640 |
| Field Goals Attempted | +300th | 73rd | +227 | 420 vs. 1,600 | 1,180 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | +300th | 46 vs. 11 | 35 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 264th | +300th | +36 | 151 vs. 37 | 114 |
| Free Throws Made | +300th | 66th | +234 | 140 vs. 463 | 323 |
| Free Throws Attempted | +300th | 57th | +243 | 182 vs. 625 | 443 |
Games and Years: | Gilbert Arenas | Pau Gasol | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +300th | 74th | +226 | 31 vs. 136 | 105 |
| Playoffs | +300th | 76th | +224 | 5 vs. 12 | 7 |
Triple-Doubles: | Gilbert Arenas | Pau Gasol | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | +300th | 39th | 0 vs. 1 | 1 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Gilbert Arenas | Pau Gasol | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 78th | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Gilbert Arenas | Pau Gasol | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 62nd | 180th | 118 | 20.66 vs. 17.04 | 3.61 |
| Rebounds per game | +300th | 88th | +212 | 3.93 vs. 9.22 | 5.29 |
| Assists per game | 107th | +300th | +193 | 5.27 vs. 3.20 | 2.07 |
| Steals per game | 56th | +300th | +244 | 1.60 vs. 0.49 | 1.11 |
| Blocks per game | +300th | 59th | +241 | 0.24 vs. 1.58 | 1.34 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | +300th | 92nd | +208 | 0.80 vs. 2.52 | 1.71 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | +300th | 51st | +249 | 3.12 vs. 6.70 | 3.58 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 154th | 177th | 23 | 6.74 vs. 6.51 | 0.23 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 80th | 251st | 171 | 16.03 vs. 12.83 | 3.20 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 69th | +300th | +231 | 1.95 vs. 0.15 | 1.81 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 35th | +300th | +265 | 5.57 vs. 0.40 | 5.18 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 45th | 142nd | 97 | 5.22 vs. 3.88 | 1.34 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 52nd | 124th | 72 | 6.49 vs. 5.15 | 1.35 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Gilbert Arenas | Pau Gasol | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 176th | 227th | 51 | 17.10 vs. 15.43 | 1.67 |
| Rebounds per game | +300th | 92nd | +208 | 3.45 vs. 9.16 | 5.71 |
| Assists per game | 206th | +300th | +94 | 3.81 vs. 3.22 | 0.59 |
| Steals per game | 187th | +300th | +113 | 1.19 vs. 0.52 | 0.67 |
| Blocks per game | +300th | 40th | +260 | 0.35 vs. 1.71 | 1.36 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | +300th | 81st | +219 | 0.61 vs. 2.74 | 2.13 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | +300th | 73rd | +227 | 2.84 vs. 6.42 | 3.58 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 255th | 217th | 38 | 5.55 vs. 5.97 | 0.42 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 205th | +300th | +95 | 13.55 vs. 11.76 | 1.78 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 166th | +300th | +134 | 1.48 vs. 0.08 | 1.40 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 98th | +300th | +202 | 4.87 vs. 0.27 | 4.60 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 110th | 250th | 140 | 4.52 vs. 3.40 | 1.11 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 111st | 230th | 119 | 5.87 vs. 4.60 | 1.28 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page respect the minimums usually applied by the NBA for all-time leaders, 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 3 minimum games for the Playoffs are applied.