Complete Stats Comparison of Al Horford and Dikembe Mutombo

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Al Horford and Dikembe Mutombo 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 / Games against each other

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
Al Horford3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		19
seasons
Dikembe Mutombo2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Al Horford3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		16
Playoffs
Dikembe Mutombo2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(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
Al Horford7
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo5
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Al Horford7
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo5
stats		4
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Al Horford has better averages in points, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Al Horford has better averages in points (+3.0), field goals made (+1.8), 3-pointers made (+0.9), assists (+2.2) and steals (+0.4)
- Dikembe Mutombo has better averages in free throws made (+1.4), offensive rebounds (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+1.2), total rebounds (+2.5) and blocks (+1.7)
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- Dikembe Mutombo has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.7)
- Al Horford has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.7) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.3)
- Dikembe Mutombo has higher average in free throws attempted (+2.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Al Horford 12.8
+3.0
Dikembe Mutombo 9.8
Field Goals Made
Al Horford 5.3
+1.8
Dikembe Mutombo 3.5
Field Goals Attempted
Al Horford 10.4
+3.7
Dikembe Mutombo 6.7
3-Pointers Made
Al Horford 0.9
+0.9
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Al Horford 2.3
+2.3
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
Al Horford 1.4
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+1.4
Free Throws Attempted
Al Horford 1.8
Dikembe Mutombo 4.1
+2.3
Offensive Rebounds
Al Horford 1.9
Dikembe Mutombo 3.2
+1.3
Defensive Rebounds
Al Horford 5.9
Dikembe Mutombo 7.1
+1.2
Total Rebounds
Al Horford 7.8
Dikembe Mutombo 10.3
+2.5
Assists
Al Horford 3.2
+2.2
Dikembe Mutombo 1.0
Steals
Al Horford 0.8
+0.4
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
Al Horford 1.1
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+1.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Al Horford 1.4
Dikembe Mutombo 1.8
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Al Horford 2.1
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+0.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Al Horford has more total points, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Al Horford played more years (+1) and has more points (+3,046), field goals made (+1,917), 3-pointers made (+992), assists (+2,411) and steals (+384)
- Dikembe Mutombo played more games (+46) and has more free throws made (+1,780), offensive rebounds (+1,628), defensive rebounds (+1,737), total rebounds (+3,365) and blocks (+1,977)
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- Dikembe Mutombo has more turnovers (+588) and personal fouls (+948)
- Al Horford has more field goals attempted (+3,925) and 3-pointers attempted (+2,637)
- Dikembe Mutombo has more free throws attempted (+2,850)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Al Horford 19
+1
Dikembe Mutombo 18
Games
Al Horford 1,150
Dikembe Mutombo 1,196
+46
Points
Al Horford 14,775
+3,046
Dikembe Mutombo 11,729
Field Goals Made
Al Horford 6,086
+1,917
Dikembe Mutombo 4,169
Field Goals Attempted
Al Horford 11,970
+3,925
Dikembe Mutombo 8,045
3-Pointers Made
Al Horford 992
+992
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Al Horford 2,639
+2,637
Dikembe Mutombo 2
Free Throws Made
Al Horford 1,611
Dikembe Mutombo 3,391
+1,780
Free Throws Attempted
Al Horford 2,110
Dikembe Mutombo 4,960
+2,850
Offensive Rebounds
Al Horford 2,180
Dikembe Mutombo 3,808
+1,628
Defensive Rebounds
Al Horford 6,814
Dikembe Mutombo 8,551
+1,737
Total Rebounds
Al Horford 8,994
Dikembe Mutombo 12,359
+3,365
Assists
Al Horford 3,651
+2,411
Dikembe Mutombo 1,240
Steals
Al Horford 878
+384
Dikembe Mutombo 494
Blocks
Al Horford 1,312
Dikembe Mutombo 3,289
+1,977
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Al Horford 1,585
Dikembe Mutombo 2,173
+588
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Al Horford 2,435
Dikembe Mutombo 3,383
+948

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Al Horford has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dikembe Mutombo has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Al Horford 50.8%
Dikembe Mutombo 51.8%
+1.0
3-Point Percentage
Al Horford 37.6%
+37.6
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Al Horford 76.4%
+8.0
Dikembe Mutombo 68.4%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Al Horford has better averages in points, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Al Horford has better averages in points (+2.8), field goals made (+1.8), 3-pointers made (+1.0), assists (+2.4) and steals (+0.4)
- Dikembe Mutombo has better averages in free throws made (+1.7), offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+0.5), total rebounds (+1.6) and blocks (+1.3)
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- Dikembe Mutombo has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+0.1)
- Al Horford has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.9) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.6)
- Dikembe Mutombo has higher average in free throws attempted (+2.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Al Horford 11.9
+2.8
Dikembe Mutombo 9.1
Field Goals Made
Al Horford 4.8
+1.8
Dikembe Mutombo 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Al Horford 9.7
+3.9
Dikembe Mutombo 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Al Horford 1.0
+1.0
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Al Horford 2.6
+2.6
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
Al Horford 1.4
Dikembe Mutombo 3.1
+1.7
Free Throws Attempted
Al Horford 1.8
Dikembe Mutombo 4.4
+2.6
Offensive Rebounds
Al Horford 1.8
Dikembe Mutombo 2.9
+1.1
Defensive Rebounds
Al Horford 6.1
Dikembe Mutombo 6.6
+0.5
Total Rebounds
Al Horford 7.9
Dikembe Mutombo 9.5
+1.6
Assists
Al Horford 3.2
+2.4
Dikembe Mutombo 0.8
Steals
Al Horford 0.8
+0.4
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
Al Horford 1.2
Dikembe Mutombo 2.5
+1.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Al Horford 1.3
Dikembe Mutombo 1.5
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Al Horford 2.5
Dikembe Mutombo 2.6
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Al Horford has more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo has more total blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Al Horford played more years (+3) and games (+96), and has more points (+1,435), field goals made (+635), 3-pointers made (+198), offensive rebounds (+64), defensive rebounds (+535), total rebounds (+599), assists (+547) and steals (+119)
- Dikembe Mutombo has more free throws made (+33) and blocks (+8)
- Al Horford has more turnovers (+111) and personal fouls (+224)
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- Al Horford has more field goals attempted (+1,318) and 3-pointers attempted (+505)
- Dikembe Mutombo has more free throws attempted (+84)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Al Horford 16
+3
Dikembe Mutombo 13
Games
Al Horford 197
+96
Dikembe Mutombo 101
Points
Al Horford 2,353
+1,435
Dikembe Mutombo 918
Field Goals Made
Al Horford 938
+635
Dikembe Mutombo 303
Field Goals Attempted
Al Horford 1,904
+1,318
Dikembe Mutombo 586
3-Pointers Made
Al Horford 198
+198
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Al Horford 506
+505
Dikembe Mutombo 1
Free Throws Made
Al Horford 279
Dikembe Mutombo 312
+33
Free Throws Attempted
Al Horford 360
Dikembe Mutombo 444
+84
Offensive Rebounds
Al Horford 360
+64
Dikembe Mutombo 296
Defensive Rebounds
Al Horford 1,201
+535
Dikembe Mutombo 666
Total Rebounds
Al Horford 1,561
+599
Dikembe Mutombo 962
Assists
Al Horford 625
+547
Dikembe Mutombo 78
Steals
Al Horford 159
+119
Dikembe Mutombo 40
Blocks
Al Horford 243
Dikembe Mutombo 251
+8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Al Horford 260
+111
Dikembe Mutombo 149
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Al Horford 483
+224
Dikembe Mutombo 259

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Al Horford has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dikembe Mutombo has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Al Horford 49.3%
Dikembe Mutombo 51.7%
+2.4
3-Point Percentage
Al Horford 39.1%
+39.1
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Al Horford 77.5%
+7.2
Dikembe Mutombo 70.3%
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