Complete Stats Comparison of Allen Iverson and Arvydas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Allen Iverson and Arvydas Sabonis 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
Allen Iverson3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		14
seasons
Arvydas Sabonis2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Allen Iverson3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		8
Playoffs
Arvydas Sabonis2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		7
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Allen Iverson7
stats		9
stats		0
stats
Arvydas Sabonis5
stats		5
stats		3
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Allen Iverson7
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Arvydas Sabonis5
stats		5
stats		2
stats

- "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, Allen Iverson had better averages in points, assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+14.7), field goals made (+4.9), 3-pointers made (+0.9), free throws made (+4.2), assists (+4.1) and steals (+1.4)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+2.8), total rebounds (+3.6) and blocks (+0.9)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.8)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+12.9), 3-pointers attempted (+2.8) and free throws attempted (+5.3)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Allen Iverson 26.7
+14.7
Arvydas Sabonis 12.0
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 9.3
+4.9
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 21.8
+12.9
Arvydas Sabonis 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1.2
+0.9
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 3.7
+2.8
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 7.0
+4.2
Arvydas Sabonis 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8.9
+5.3
Arvydas Sabonis 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
+0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 2.9
Arvydas Sabonis 5.7
+2.8
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.7
Arvydas Sabonis 7.3
+3.6
Assists
Allen Iverson 6.2
+4.1
Arvydas Sabonis 2.1
Steals
Allen Iverson 2.2
+1.4
Arvydas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Allen Iverson 0.2
Arvydas Sabonis 1.1
+0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3.6
+1.8
Arvydas Sabonis 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 1.9
Arvydas Sabonis 2.7
+0.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had more total points, assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Allen Iverson played more years (+7) and games (+444), and had more points (+18,739), field goals made (+6,385), 3-pointers made (+923), free throws made (+5,046), offensive rebounds (+11), assists (+4,660) and steals (+1,613)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more defensive rebounds (+53), total rebounds (+42) and blocks (+330)
- Allen Iverson had more turnovers (+2,425) and personal fouls (+487)
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- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+15,746), 3-pointers attempted (+2,968) and free throws attempted (+6,478)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Allen Iverson 14
+7
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Allen Iverson 914
+444
Arvydas Sabonis 470
Points
Allen Iverson 24,368
+18,739
Arvydas Sabonis 5,629
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 8,467
+6,385
Arvydas Sabonis 2,082
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 19,906
+15,746
Arvydas Sabonis 4,160
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1,059
+923
Arvydas Sabonis 136
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 3,383
+2,968
Arvydas Sabonis 415
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 6,375
+5,046
Arvydas Sabonis 1,329
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8,168
+6,478
Arvydas Sabonis 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 745
+11
Arvydas Sabonis 734
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 2,649
Arvydas Sabonis 2,702
+53
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3,394
Arvydas Sabonis 3,436
+42
Assists
Allen Iverson 5,624
+4,660
Arvydas Sabonis 964
Steals
Allen Iverson 1,983
+1,613
Arvydas Sabonis 370
Blocks
Allen Iverson 164
Arvydas Sabonis 494
+330
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3,262
+2,425
Arvydas Sabonis 837
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 1,777
+487
Arvydas Sabonis 1,290

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Arvydas Sabonis had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Allen Iverson.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Allen Iverson 42.5%
Arvydas Sabonis 50.0%
+7.5
3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson 31.3%
Arvydas Sabonis 32.8%
+1.5
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson 78.0%
Arvydas Sabonis 78.6%
+0.6

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had better averages in points, assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+17.6), field goals made (+6.2), 3-pointers made (+1.4), free throws made (+3.6), assists (+4.1) and steals (+1.2)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+3.0), total rebounds (+3.6) and blocks (+0.7)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.5)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.2)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+16.9), 3-pointers attempted (+4.4) and free throws attempted (+4.9)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Allen Iverson 29.7
+17.6
Arvydas Sabonis 12.1
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 10.6
+6.2
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 26.5
+16.9
Arvydas Sabonis 9.6
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1.7
+1.4
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 5.3
+4.4
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 6.7
+3.6
Arvydas Sabonis 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8.8
+4.9
Arvydas Sabonis 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 1.4
+0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.0
Arvydas Sabonis 6.0
+3.0
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.8
Arvydas Sabonis 7.4
+3.6
Assists
Allen Iverson 6.0
+4.1
Arvydas Sabonis 1.9
Steals
Allen Iverson 2.1
+1.2
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Blocks
Allen Iverson 0.2
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3.1
+1.5
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 2.2
Arvydas Sabonis 3.4
+1.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had more total points, assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Allen Iverson played more years (+1) and games (+20), and had more points (+1,494), field goals made (+533), 3-pointers made (+108), free throws made (+320), assists (+328) and steals (+99)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more offensive rebounds (+13), defensive rebounds (+92), total rebounds (+105) and blocks (+34)
- Allen Iverson had more turnovers (+139)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more personal fouls (+18)
- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+1,391), 3-pointers attempted (+329) and free throws attempted (+429)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Allen Iverson 8
+1
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Allen Iverson 71
+20
Arvydas Sabonis 51
Points
Allen Iverson 2,111
+1,494
Arvydas Sabonis 617
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 755
+533
Arvydas Sabonis 222
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 1,882
+1,391
Arvydas Sabonis 491
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 123
+108
Arvydas Sabonis 15
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 376
+329
Arvydas Sabonis 47
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 478
+320
Arvydas Sabonis 158
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 626
+429
Arvydas Sabonis 197
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 59
Arvydas Sabonis 72
+13
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 214
Arvydas Sabonis 306
+92
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 273
Arvydas Sabonis 378
+105
Assists
Allen Iverson 425
+328
Arvydas Sabonis 97
Steals
Allen Iverson 147
+99
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Blocks
Allen Iverson 14
Arvydas Sabonis 48
+34
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 221
+139
Arvydas Sabonis 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 157
Arvydas Sabonis 175
+18

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Arvydas Sabonis had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Allen Iverson had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Allen Iverson 40.1%
Arvydas Sabonis 45.2%
+5.1
3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson 32.7%
+0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 31.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson 76.4%
Arvydas Sabonis 80.2%
+3.8
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