Lonzo Ball vs. Arvydas Sabonis: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Lonzo Ball and Arvydas Sabonis 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 Lonzo Ball, with a career spanning 7 seasons from 2018 to 2026, and Arvydas Sabonis, with 7 seasons played from 1996 to 2003, 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.
Lonzo Ball vs. Arvydas Sabonis | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Lonzo Ball | Arvydas Sabonis | Lonzo Ball | Arvydas Sabonis | |
| Points | +300th | +300th | DNP | +300th |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | DNP | 279th |
| Assists | +300th | +300th | DNP | +300th |
| Steals | +300th | +300th | DNP | +300th |
| Blocks | +300th | 292nd | DNP | 190th |
| Years | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Lonzo Ball vs. Arvydas Sabonis | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Lonzo Ball | Arvydas Sabonis | Lonzo Ball | Arvydas Sabonis | |
| Points | -- | +300th | DNP | +300th |
| Rebounds | -- | 210th | DNP | 188th |
| Assists | -- | +300th | DNP | +300th |
| Steals | -- | +300th | DNP | +300th |
| Blocks | -- | 155th | DNP | 169th |
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: | Lonzo Ball | Arvydas Sabonis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | +300th | +300th | 3,366 vs. 5,629 | 2,263 | |
| Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 1,651 vs. 3,436 | 1,785 | |
| Assists | +300th | +300th | 1,769 vs. 964 | 805 | |
| Steals | +300th | +300th | 462 vs. 370 | 92 | |
| Blocks | +300th | 292nd | +8 | 185 vs. 494 | 309 |
| Offensive Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 305 vs. 734 | 429 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | +300th | +300th | 1,346 vs. 2,702 | 1,356 | |
| Field Goals Made | +300th | +300th | 1,240 vs. 2,082 | 842 | |
| Field Goals Attempted | +300th | +300th | 3,152 vs. 4,160 | 1,008 | |
| 3-Pointers Made | +300th | +300th | 688 vs. 136 | 552 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +300th | +300th | 1,927 vs. 415 | 1,512 | |
| Free Throws Made | +300th | +300th | 198 vs. 1,329 | 1,131 | |
| Free Throws Attempted | +300th | +300th | 328 vs. 1,690 | 1,362 | |
Games and Years: | Lonzo Ball | Arvydas Sabonis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +300th | +300th | 306 vs. 470 | 164 | |
| Seasons | +300th | +300th | 7 vs. 7 | 0 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Lonzo Ball | Arvydas Sabonis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Lonzo Ball | Arvydas Sabonis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 617 | 617 | |
| Rebounds | DNP | 279th | 0 vs. 378 | 378 | |
| Assists | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 97 | 97 | |
| Steals | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 48 | 48 | |
| Blocks | DNP | 190th | 0 vs. 48 | 48 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 72 | 72 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | DNP | 197th | 0 vs. 306 | 306 | |
| Field Goals Made | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 222 | 222 | |
| Field Goals Attempted | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 491 | 491 | |
| 3-Pointers Made | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 15 | 15 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 47 | 47 | |
| Free Throws Made | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 158 | 158 | |
| Free Throws Attempted | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 197 | 197 | |
Games and Years: | Lonzo Ball | Arvydas Sabonis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 51 | 51 | |
| Playoffs | DNP | +300th | 0 vs. 7 | 7 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Lonzo Ball | Arvydas Sabonis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | DNP | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Lonzo Ball | Arvydas Sabonis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | -- | +300th | 11.00 vs. 11.98 | 0.98 | |
| Rebounds per game | -- | 210th | 5.40 vs. 7.31 | 1.92 | |
| Assists per game | -- | +300th | 5.78 vs. 2.05 | 3.73 | |
| Steals per game | -- | +300th | 1.51 vs. 0.79 | 0.72 | |
| Blocks per game | -- | 155th | 0.60 vs. 1.05 | 0.45 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | -- | +300th | 1.00 vs. 1.56 | 0.56 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | -- | 94th | 4.40 vs. 5.75 | 1.35 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | -- | +300th | 4.05 vs. 4.43 | 0.38 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | -- | +300th | 10.30 vs. 8.85 | 1.45 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 41st | +300th | +259 | 2.25 vs. 0.29 | 1.96 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | -- | +300th | 6.30 vs. 0.88 | 5.41 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | -- | +300th | 0.65 vs. 2.83 | 2.18 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | -- | +300th | 1.07 vs. 3.60 | 2.52 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Lonzo Ball | Arvydas Sabonis | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 12.10 | 12.10 | |
| Rebounds per game | DNP | 188th | 0.00 vs. 7.41 | 7.41 | |
| Assists per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 1.90 | 1.90 | |
| Steals per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.94 | 0.94 | |
| Blocks per game | DNP | 169th | 0.00 vs. 0.94 | 0.94 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 1.41 | 1.41 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | DNP | 92nd | 0.00 vs. 6.00 | 6.00 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 4.35 | 4.35 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 9.63 | 9.63 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.29 | 0.29 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.92 | 0.92 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 3.10 | 3.10 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | DNP | +300th | 0.00 vs. 3.86 | 3.86 | |
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.