Complete Stats Comparison of Allen Iverson and Bill Walton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Allen Iverson and Bill Walton 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 / 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
Allen Iverson3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		14
seasons
Bill Walton2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		10
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
Bill Walton2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		4
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		8
stats		2
stats
Bill Walton5
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Allen Iverson7
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Bill Walton5
stats		6
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...

Notes: Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.

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 Bill Walton had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+13.4), field goals made (+3.8), 3-pointers made (+1.2), free throws made (+4.6), assists (+2.8) and steals (+1.4)
- Bill Walton had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+5.3), total rebounds (+6.8) and blocks (+2.0)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.9)
- Bill Walton had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.9)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+11.3), 3-pointers attempted (+3.7) and free throws attempted (+5.3)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Allen Iverson 26.7
+13.4
Bill Walton 13.3
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 9.3
+3.8
Bill Walton 5.5
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 21.8
+11.3
Bill Walton 10.5
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1.2
+1.2
Bill Walton 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 3.7
+3.7
Bill Walton 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 7.0
+4.6
Bill Walton 2.4
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8.9
+5.3
Bill Walton 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 0.8
Bill Walton 2.4
+1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 2.9
Bill Walton 8.2
+5.3
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.7
Bill Walton 10.5
+6.8
Assists
Allen Iverson 6.2
+2.8
Bill Walton 3.4
Steals
Allen Iverson 2.2
+1.4
Bill Walton 0.8
Blocks
Allen Iverson 0.2
Bill Walton 2.2
+2.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3.6
+0.9
Bill Walton 2.7
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 1.9
Bill Walton 2.8
+0.9

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 Bill Walton had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Allen Iverson played more years (+4) and games (+446), and had more points (+18,153), field goals made (+5,915), 3-pointers made (+1,059), free throws made (+5,264), assists (+4,034) and steals (+1,603)
- Bill Walton had more offensive rebounds (+358), defensive rebounds (+1,171), total rebounds (+1,529) and blocks (+870)
- Allen Iverson had more turnovers (+2,397) and personal fouls (+479)
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- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+15,006), 3-pointers attempted (+3,379) and free throws attempted (+6,485)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Allen Iverson 14
+4
Bill Walton 10
Games
Allen Iverson 914
+446
Bill Walton 468
Points
Allen Iverson 24,368
+18,153
Bill Walton 6,215
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 8,467
+5,915
Bill Walton 2,552
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 19,906
+15,006
Bill Walton 4,900
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1,059
+1,059
Bill Walton 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 3,383
+3,379
Bill Walton 4
*
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 6,375
+5,264
Bill Walton 1,111
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8,168
+6,485
Bill Walton 1,683
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 745
Bill Walton 1,103
+358
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 2,649
Bill Walton 3,820
+1,171
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3,394
Bill Walton 4,923
+1,529
Assists
Allen Iverson 5,624
+4,034
Bill Walton 1,590
Steals
Allen Iverson 1,983
+1,603
Bill Walton 380
Blocks
Allen Iverson 164
Bill Walton 1,034
+870
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3,262
+2,397
Bill Walton 865
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 1,777
+479
Bill Walton 1,298

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Allen Iverson had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Bill Walton had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Allen Iverson 42.5%
Bill Walton 52.1%
+9.6
3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson 31.3%
+31.3
Bill Walton 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson 78.0%
+12.0
Bill Walton 66.0%

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 Bill Walton had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+18.9), field goals made (+5.9), 3-pointers made (+1.7), free throws made (+5.3), assists (+3.0) and steals (+1.4)
- Bill Walton had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+4.1), total rebounds (+5.3) and blocks (+1.5)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.9)
- Bill Walton had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+17.6), 3-pointers attempted (+5.3) and free throws attempted (+6.7)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Allen Iverson 29.7
+18.9
Bill Walton 10.8
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 10.6
+5.9
Bill Walton 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 26.5
+17.6
Bill Walton 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1.7
+1.7
Bill Walton 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 5.3
+5.3
Bill Walton 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 6.7
+5.3
Bill Walton 1.4
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8.8
+6.7
Bill Walton 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 0.8
Bill Walton 1.9
+1.1
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.0
Bill Walton 7.1
+4.1
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.8
Bill Walton 9.1
+5.3
Assists
Allen Iverson 6.0
+3.0
Bill Walton 3.0
Steals
Allen Iverson 2.1
+1.4
Bill Walton 0.7
Blocks
Allen Iverson 0.2
Bill Walton 1.7
+1.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3.1
+1.9
Bill Walton 1.2
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 2.2
Bill Walton 3.0
+0.8

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 Bill Walton had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Allen Iverson played more years (+4) and games (+22), and had more points (+1,583), field goals made (+525), 3-pointers made (+123), free throws made (+410), assists (+280) and steals (+115)
- Bill Walton had more offensive rebounds (+36), defensive rebounds (+135), total rebounds (+171) and blocks (+69)
- Allen Iverson had more turnovers (+185) and personal fouls (+8)
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- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+1,444), 3-pointers attempted (+375) and free throws attempted (+525)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Allen Iverson 8
+4
Bill Walton 4
Games
Allen Iverson 71
+22
Bill Walton 49
Points
Allen Iverson 2,111
+1,583
Bill Walton 528
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 755
+525
Bill Walton 230
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 1,882
+1,444
Bill Walton 438
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 123
+123
Bill Walton 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 376
+375
Bill Walton 1
*
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 478
+410
Bill Walton 68
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 626
+525
Bill Walton 101
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 59
Bill Walton 95
+36
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 214
Bill Walton 349
+135
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 273
Bill Walton 444
+171
Assists
Allen Iverson 425
+280
Bill Walton 145
Steals
Allen Iverson 147
+115
Bill Walton 32
Blocks
Allen Iverson 14
Bill Walton 83
+69
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 221
+185
Bill Walton 36
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 157
+8
Bill Walton 149

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Allen Iverson 40.1%
Bill Walton 52.5%
+12.4
3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson 32.7%
+32.7
Bill Walton 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson 76.4%
+9.1
Bill Walton 67.3%
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