Complete Stats Comparison of Aaron Gordon and Michael Jordan

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Aaron Gordon and Michael Jordan during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Aaron Gordon0
0
12
seasons
Michael Jordan4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
seasons
they are tied1
(rebounds)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Aaron Gordon1
(rebounds)		0
6
Playoffs
Michael Jordan4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Aaron Gordon4
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Michael Jordan7
stats		11
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Aaron Gordon5
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Michael Jordan7
stats		12
stats		1
stat

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Michael Jordan has better averages in points, assists, steals and blocks than Aaron Gordon. They are tied in rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Aaron Gordon has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.6) and offensive rebounds (+0.1)
- Michael Jordan has better averages in points (+16.5), field goals made (+6.3), free throws made (+4.6), defensive rebounds (+0.2), assists (+2.6), steals (+1.6) and blocks (+0.2)
-
- Michael Jordan has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.2) and personal fouls (+0.6)
- Aaron Gordon has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.5)
- Michael Jordan has higher averages in field goals attempted (+12.3) and free throws attempted (+5.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Aaron Gordon 13.6
Michael Jordan 30.1
+16.5
Field Goals Made
Aaron Gordon 5.1
Michael Jordan 11.4
+6.3
Field Goals Attempted
Aaron Gordon 10.6
Michael Jordan 22.9
+12.3
3-Pointers Made
Aaron Gordon 1.1
+0.6
Michael Jordan 0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Aaron Gordon 3.2
+1.5
Michael Jordan 1.7
Free Throws Made
Aaron Gordon 2.2
Michael Jordan 6.8
+4.6
Free Throws Attempted
Aaron Gordon 3.2
Michael Jordan 8.2
+5.0
Offensive Rebounds
Aaron Gordon 1.7
+0.1
Michael Jordan 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Aaron Gordon 4.5
Michael Jordan 4.7
+0.2
Total Rebounds
Aaron Gordon 6.2
Michael Jordan 6.2
Assists
Aaron Gordon 2.7
Michael Jordan 5.3
+2.6
Steals
Aaron Gordon 0.7
Michael Jordan 2.3
+1.6
Blocks
Aaron Gordon 0.6
Michael Jordan 0.8
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Aaron Gordon 1.5
Michael Jordan 2.7
+1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Aaron Gordon 2.0
Michael Jordan 2.6
+0.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Michael Jordan has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Aaron Gordon.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Aaron Gordon has more 3-pointers made (+196)
- Michael Jordan played more years (+3) and games (+346), and has more points (+22,416), field goals made (+8,458), free throws made (+5,696), offensive rebounds (+403), defensive rebounds (+1,761), total rebounds (+2,164), assists (+3,683), steals (+1,987) and blocks (+447)
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- Michael Jordan has more turnovers (+1,846) and personal fouls (+1,366)
- Aaron Gordon has more 3-pointers attempted (+555)
- Michael Jordan has more field goals attempted (+16,831) and free throws attempted (+6,429)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Aaron Gordon 12
Michael Jordan 15
+3
Games
Aaron Gordon 726
Michael Jordan 1,072
+346
Points
Aaron Gordon 9,876
Michael Jordan 32,292
+22,416
Field Goals Made
Aaron Gordon 3,734
Michael Jordan 12,192
+8,458
Field Goals Attempted
Aaron Gordon 7,706
Michael Jordan 24,537
+16,831
3-Pointers Made
Aaron Gordon 777
+196
Michael Jordan 581
3-Pointers Attempted
Aaron Gordon 2,333
+555
Michael Jordan 1,778
Free Throws Made
Aaron Gordon 1,631
Michael Jordan 7,327
+5,696
Free Throws Attempted
Aaron Gordon 2,343
Michael Jordan 8,772
+6,429
Offensive Rebounds
Aaron Gordon 1,265
Michael Jordan 1,668
+403
Defensive Rebounds
Aaron Gordon 3,243
Michael Jordan 5,004
+1,761
Total Rebounds
Aaron Gordon 4,508
Michael Jordan 6,672
+2,164
Assists
Aaron Gordon 1,950
Michael Jordan 5,633
+3,683
Steals
Aaron Gordon 527
Michael Jordan 2,514
+1,987
Blocks
Aaron Gordon 446
Michael Jordan 893
+447
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Aaron Gordon 1,078
Michael Jordan 2,924
+1,846
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Aaron Gordon 1,417
Michael Jordan 2,783
+1,366

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Michael Jordan has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Aaron Gordon has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Aaron Gordon 48.5%
Michael Jordan 49.7%
+1.2
3-Point Percentage
Aaron Gordon 33.3%
+0.6
Michael Jordan 32.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Aaron Gordon 69.6%
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+13.9

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Michael Jordan has better averages in points, assists, steals and blocks while Aaron Gordon has better average in rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Aaron Gordon has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+1.1) and total rebounds (+0.3)
- Michael Jordan has better averages in points (+19.5), field goals made (+7.0), free throws made (+5.8), defensive rebounds (+0.9), assists (+2.8), steals (+1.5) and blocks (+0.4)
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- Michael Jordan has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+0.4)
- Aaron Gordon has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.4)
- Michael Jordan has higher averages in field goals attempted (+14.6) and free throws attempted (+6.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Aaron Gordon 13.9
Michael Jordan 33.4
+19.5
Field Goals Made
Aaron Gordon 5.2
Michael Jordan 12.2
+7.0
Field Goals Attempted
Aaron Gordon 10.5
Michael Jordan 25.1
+14.6
3-Pointers Made
Aaron Gordon 1.1
+0.3
Michael Jordan 0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Aaron Gordon 2.9
+0.4
Michael Jordan 2.5
Free Throws Made
Aaron Gordon 2.4
Michael Jordan 8.2
+5.8
Free Throws Attempted
Aaron Gordon 3.3
Michael Jordan 9.9
+6.6
Offensive Rebounds
Aaron Gordon 2.8
+1.1
Michael Jordan 1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Aaron Gordon 3.8
Michael Jordan 4.7
+0.9
Total Rebounds
Aaron Gordon 6.7
+0.3
Michael Jordan 6.4
Assists
Aaron Gordon 2.9
Michael Jordan 5.7
+2.8
Steals
Aaron Gordon 0.6
Michael Jordan 2.1
+1.5
Blocks
Aaron Gordon 0.5
Michael Jordan 0.9
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Aaron Gordon 1.5
Michael Jordan 3.1
+1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Aaron Gordon 2.6
Michael Jordan 3.0
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Michael Jordan has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Aaron Gordon.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Michael Jordan played more years (+7) and games (+113), and has more points (+5,067), field goals made (+1,842), 3-pointers made (+77), free throws made (+1,306), offensive rebounds (+120), defensive rebounds (+593), total rebounds (+713), assists (+828), steals (+334) and blocks (+123)
-
- Michael Jordan has more turnovers (+447) and personal fouls (+369)
-
- Michael Jordan has more field goals attempted (+3,802), 3-pointers attempted (+257) and free throws attempted (+1,547)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Aaron Gordon 6
Michael Jordan 13
+7
Games
Aaron Gordon 66
Michael Jordan 179
+113
Points
Aaron Gordon 920
Michael Jordan 5,987
+5,067
Field Goals Made
Aaron Gordon 346
Michael Jordan 2,188
+1,842
Field Goals Attempted
Aaron Gordon 695
Michael Jordan 4,497
+3,802
3-Pointers Made
Aaron Gordon 71
Michael Jordan 148
+77
3-Pointers Attempted
Aaron Gordon 189
Michael Jordan 446
+257
Free Throws Made
Aaron Gordon 157
Michael Jordan 1,463
+1,306
Free Throws Attempted
Aaron Gordon 219
Michael Jordan 1,766
+1,547
Offensive Rebounds
Aaron Gordon 185
Michael Jordan 305
+120
Defensive Rebounds
Aaron Gordon 254
Michael Jordan 847
+593
Total Rebounds
Aaron Gordon 439
Michael Jordan 1,152
+713
Assists
Aaron Gordon 194
Michael Jordan 1,022
+828
Steals
Aaron Gordon 42
Michael Jordan 376
+334
Blocks
Aaron Gordon 35
Michael Jordan 158
+123
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Aaron Gordon 99
Michael Jordan 546
+447
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Aaron Gordon 172
Michael Jordan 541
+369

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Aaron Gordon has better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Michael Jordan has better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Aaron Gordon 49.8%
+1.1
Michael Jordan 48.7%
3-Point Percentage
Aaron Gordon 37.6%
+4.4
Michael Jordan 33.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Aaron Gordon 71.7%
Michael Jordan 82.8%
+11.1
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