Complete Stats Comparison of Allen Iverson and Moses Malone

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Allen Iverson and Moses Malone 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)		2
(assists, steals)		14
seasons
Moses Malone2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		19
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
Moses Malone2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		12
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		5
stats		2
stats
Moses Malone5
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Allen Iverson7
stats		6
stats		2
stats
Moses Malone5
stats		8
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 Moses Malone had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+6.1), field goals made (+2.2), 3-pointers made (+1.2), free throws made (+0.6), assists (+4.8) and steals (+1.4)
- Moses Malone had better averages in offensive rebounds (+4.3), defensive rebounds (+4.2), total rebounds (+8.5) and blocks (+1.1)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.5)
- Moses Malone had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.3), 3-pointers attempted (+3.6) and free throws attempted (+0.6)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Allen Iverson 26.7
+6.1
Moses Malone 20.6
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 9.3
+2.2
Moses Malone 7.1
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 21.8
+7.3
Moses Malone 14.5
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1.2
+1.2
Moses Malone 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 3.7
+3.6
Moses Malone 0.1
*
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 7.0
+0.6
Moses Malone 6.4
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8.9
+0.6
Moses Malone 8.3
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 0.8
Moses Malone 5.1
+4.3
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 2.9
Moses Malone 7.1
+4.2
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.7
Moses Malone 12.2
+8.5
Assists
Allen Iverson 6.2
+4.8
Moses Malone 1.4
Steals
Allen Iverson 2.2
+1.4
Moses Malone 0.8
Blocks
Allen Iverson 0.2
Moses Malone 1.3
+1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3.6
+0.5
Moses Malone 3.1
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 1.9
Moses Malone 2.3
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Allen Iverson had more 3-pointers made (+1,051), assists (+3,828) and steals (+894)
- Moses Malone played more years (+5) and games (+415), and had more points (+3,041), field goals made (+968), free throws made (+2,156), offensive rebounds (+5,986), defensive rebounds (+6,832), total rebounds (+12,818) and blocks (+1,569)
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- Moses Malone had more turnovers (+542) and personal fouls (+1,299)
- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+681) and 3-pointers attempted (+3,303)
- Moses Malone had more free throws attempted (+2,922)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Allen Iverson 14
Moses Malone 19
+5
Games
Allen Iverson 914
Moses Malone 1,329
+415
Points
Allen Iverson 24,368
Moses Malone 27,409
+3,041
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 8,467
Moses Malone 9,435
+968
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 19,906
+681
Moses Malone 19,225
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1,059
+1,051
Moses Malone 8
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 3,383
+3,303
Moses Malone 80
*
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 6,375
Moses Malone 8,531
+2,156
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8,168
Moses Malone 11,090
+2,922
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 745
Moses Malone 6,731
+5,986
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 2,649
Moses Malone 9,481
+6,832
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3,394
Moses Malone 16,212
+12,818
Assists
Allen Iverson 5,624
+3,828
Moses Malone 1,796
Steals
Allen Iverson 1,983
+894
Moses Malone 1,089
Blocks
Allen Iverson 164
Moses Malone 1,733
+1,569
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3,262
Moses Malone 3,804
+542 *
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 1,777
Moses Malone 3,076
+1,299

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 Moses Malone had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Allen Iverson 42.5%
Moses Malone 49.1%
+6.6
3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson 31.3%
+21.3
Moses Malone 10.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson 78.0%
+1.1
Moses Malone 76.9%

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 Moses Malone had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+7.6), field goals made (+2.6), 3-pointers made (+1.7), free throws made (+0.6), assists (+4.6) and steals (+1.2)
- Moses Malone had better averages in offensive rebounds (+4.6), defensive rebounds (+5.4), total rebounds (+10.0) and blocks (+1.4)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.5)
- Moses Malone had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.8), 3-pointers attempted (+5.2) and free throws attempted (+0.8)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Allen Iverson 29.7
+7.6
Moses Malone 22.1
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 10.6
+2.6
Moses Malone 8.0
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 26.5
+9.8
Moses Malone 16.7
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1.7
+1.7
Moses Malone 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 5.3
+5.2
Moses Malone 0.1
*
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 6.7
+0.6
Moses Malone 6.1
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8.8
+0.8
Moses Malone 8.0
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 0.8
Moses Malone 5.4
+4.6
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.0
Moses Malone 8.4
+5.4
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.8
Moses Malone 13.8
+10.0
Assists
Allen Iverson 6.0
+4.6
Moses Malone 1.4
Steals
Allen Iverson 2.1
+1.2
Moses Malone 0.9
Blocks
Allen Iverson 0.2
Moses Malone 1.6
+1.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3.1
+0.5
Moses Malone 2.6
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 2.2
Moses Malone 2.6
+0.4

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 Moses Malone had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Allen Iverson had more points (+34), field goals made (+5), 3-pointers made (+122), assists (+289) and steals (+63)
- Moses Malone played more years (+4) and games (+23), and had more free throws made (+98), offensive rebounds (+451), defensive rebounds (+571), total rebounds (+1,022) and blocks (+137)
- Allen Iverson had more turnovers (+6)
- Moses Malone had more personal fouls (+87)
- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+316) and 3-pointers attempted (+369)
- Moses Malone had more free throws attempted (+130)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Allen Iverson 8
Moses Malone 12
+4
Games
Allen Iverson 71
Moses Malone 94
+23
Points
Allen Iverson 2,111
+34
Moses Malone 2,077
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 755
+5
Moses Malone 750
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 1,882
+316
Moses Malone 1,566
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 123
+122
Moses Malone 1
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 376
+369
Moses Malone 7
*
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 478
Moses Malone 576
+98
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 626
Moses Malone 756
+130
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 59
Moses Malone 510
+451
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 214
Moses Malone 785
+571
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 273
Moses Malone 1,295
+1,022
Assists
Allen Iverson 425
+289
Moses Malone 136
Steals
Allen Iverson 147
+63
Moses Malone 84
Blocks
Allen Iverson 14
Moses Malone 151
+137
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 221
+6
Moses Malone 215
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 157
Moses Malone 244
+87

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 Moses Malone had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Allen Iverson 40.1%
Moses Malone 47.9%
+7.8
3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson 32.7%
+18.4
Moses Malone 14.3%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson 76.4%
+0.2
Moses Malone 76.2%
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