Wilt Chamberlain vs. T.J. McConnell: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Wilt Chamberlain and T.J. McConnell 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 Wilt Chamberlain, with a career spanning 14 seasons from 1960 to 1973, and T.J. McConnell, with 11 seasons played from 2016 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.
Wilt Chamberlain vs. T.J. McConnell | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Wilt Chamberlain | T.J. McConnell | Wilt Chamberlain | T.J. McConnell | |
| Points | 7th | +300th | 21st | +300th |
| Rebounds | 1st | +300th | 2nd | +300th |
| Assists | 86th | 165th | 38th | 222nd |
| Steals | n/a | 261st | n/a | +300th |
| Blocks | n/a | +300th | n/a | +300th |
| Years | 14 | 11 | 13 | 5 |
Wilt Chamberlain vs. T.J. McConnell | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Wilt Chamberlain | T.J. McConnell | Wilt Chamberlain | T.J. McConnell | |
| Points | 2nd | +300th | 50th | +300th |
| Rebounds | 1st | +300th | 2nd | +300th |
| Assists | 180th | 129th | 164th | 248th |
| Steals | n/a | 203rd | n/a | +300th |
| Blocks | n/a | +300th | n/a | +300th |
Steals, blocks, offensive and defensive rebounds started to be recorded in the 1973-74 season. The 3-point shot was implemented in the 1979-80 season.
n/a = The player doesn't have data for the stat.
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Wilt Chamberlain | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 7th | +300th | +293 | 31,419 vs. 5,602 | 25,817 |
| Rebounds | 1st | +300th | +299 | 23,924 vs. 2,107 | 21,817 |
| Assists | 86th | 165th | 79 | 4,643 vs. 3,637 | 1,006 |
| Steals | n/a | 261st | 0 vs. 872 | ||
| Blocks | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 137 | ||
| Offensive Rebounds | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 392 | ||
| Defensive Rebounds | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 1,715 | ||
| Field Goals Made | 4th | +300th | +296 | 12,681 vs. 2,503 | 10,178 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 9th | +300th | +291 | 23,497 vs. 4,836 | 18,661 |
| 3-Pointers Made | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 179 | ||
| 3-Pointers Attempted | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 519 | ||
| Free Throws Made | 21st | +300th | +279 | 6,057 vs. 417 | 5,640 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 2nd | +300th | +298 | 11,862 vs. 534 | 11,328 |
Games and Years: | Wilt Chamberlain | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 126th | +300th | 1,045 vs. 727 | 318 | |
| Seasons | 194th | +300th | 14 vs. 11 | 3 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Wilt Chamberlain | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 9th | 166th | 157 | 78 vs. 3 | 75 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Wilt Chamberlain | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 1st | - | 271 vs. 0 | 271 | |
| 50+ point games | 1st | - | 118 vs. 0 | 118 | |
| 60+ point games | 1st | - | 32 vs. 0 | 32 | |
| 70+ point games | 1st | - | 6 vs. 0 | 6 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Wilt Chamberlain | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 21st | +300th | +279 | 3,607 vs. 504 | 3,103 |
| Rebounds | 2nd | +300th | +298 | 3,913 vs. 165 | 3,748 |
| Assists | 38th | 222nd | 184 | 673 vs. 220 | 453 |
| Steals | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 43 | ||
| Blocks | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 5 | ||
| Offensive Rebounds | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 30 | ||
| Defensive Rebounds | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 135 | ||
| Field Goals Made | 15th | +300th | +285 | 1,425 vs. 224 | 1,201 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 19th | +300th | +281 | 2,728 vs. 431 | 2,297 |
| 3-Pointers Made | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 17 | ||
| 3-Pointers Attempted | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 48 | ||
| Free Throws Made | 23rd | +300th | +277 | 757 vs. 39 | 718 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 6th | +300th | +294 | 1,627 vs. 49 | 1,578 |
Games and Years: | Wilt Chamberlain | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 38th | +300th | 160 vs. 62 | 98 | |
| Playoffs | 45th | +300th | 13 vs. 5 | 8 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Wilt Chamberlain | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 10th | +300th | 9 vs. 0 | 9 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Wilt Chamberlain | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 6th | - | 13 vs. 0 | 13 | |
| 50+ point games | 2nd | - | 4 vs. 0 | 4 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Wilt Chamberlain | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 2nd | +300th | +298 | 30.07 vs. 7.71 | 22.36 |
| Rebounds per game | 1st | +300th | +299 | 22.89 vs. 2.90 | 20.00 |
| Assists per game | 180th | 129th | 51 | 4.44 vs. 5.00 | 0.56 |
| Steals per game | n/a | 203rd | 0.00 vs. 1.20 | ||
| Blocks per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.19 | ||
| Offensive Rebounds per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.54 | ||
| Defensive Rebounds per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 2.36 | ||
| Field Goals Made per game | 1st | +300th | +299 | 12.13 vs. 3.44 | 8.69 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 3rd | +300th | +297 | 22.49 vs. 6.65 | 15.83 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.25 | ||
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.71 | ||
| Free Throws Made per game | 26th | +300th | +274 | 5.80 vs. 0.57 | 5.22 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 1st | +300th | +299 | 11.35 vs. 0.73 | 10.62 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Wilt Chamberlain | T.J. McConnell | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 50th | +300th | +250 | 22.54 vs. 8.13 | 14.41 |
| Rebounds per game | 2nd | +300th | +298 | 24.46 vs. 2.66 | 21.79 |
| Assists per game | 164th | 248th | 84 | 4.21 vs. 3.55 | 0.66 |
| Steals per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.69 | ||
| Blocks per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.08 | ||
| Offensive Rebounds per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.48 | ||
| Defensive Rebounds per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 2.18 | ||
| Field Goals Made per game | 36th | +300th | +264 | 8.91 vs. 3.61 | 5.29 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 78th | +300th | +222 | 17.05 vs. 6.95 | 10.10 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.27 | ||
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.77 | ||
| Free Throws Made per game | 95th | +300th | +205 | 4.73 vs. 0.63 | 4.10 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 6th | +300th | +294 | 10.17 vs. 0.79 | 9.38 |
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.