Complete Stats Comparison of Allen Iverson and Steve Nash

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Allen Iverson and Steve Nash 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 Iverson4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		3
(points, steals, blocks)		14
seasons
Steve Nash1
(assists)		2
(rebounds, assists)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Allen Iverson4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		2
(points, steals)		8
Playoffs
Steve Nash1
(assists)		2
(rebounds, assists)		12
Playoffs
they are tied1
(blocks)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Allen Iverson8
stats		8
stats		0
stats
Steve Nash4
stats		6
stats		3
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Allen Iverson9
stats		6
stats		0
stats
Steve Nash2
stats		7
stats		3
stats
they are tied1
stat		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, Allen Iverson had better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+12.4), field goals made (+4.1), free throws made (+4.5), offensive rebounds (+0.3), defensive rebounds (+0.4), total rebounds (+0.7), steals (+1.5) and blocks (+0.1)
- Steve Nash had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.2) and assists (+2.3)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+11.2), 3-pointers attempted (+0.5) and free throws attempted (+6.1)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Allen Iverson 26.7
+12.4
Steve Nash 14.3
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 9.3
+4.1
Steve Nash 5.2
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 21.8
+11.2
Steve Nash 10.6
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1.2
Steve Nash 1.4
+0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 3.7
+0.5
Steve Nash 3.2
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 7.0
+4.5
Steve Nash 2.5
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8.9
+6.1
Steve Nash 2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 0.8
+0.3
Steve Nash 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 2.9
+0.4
Steve Nash 2.5
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.7
+0.7
Steve Nash 3.0
Assists
Allen Iverson 6.2
Steve Nash 8.5
+2.3
Steals
Allen Iverson 2.2
+1.5
Steve Nash 0.7
Blocks
Allen Iverson 0.2
+0.1
Steve Nash 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3.6
+0.7
Steve Nash 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 1.9
+0.3
Steve Nash 1.6

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, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had more total rebounds and assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Allen Iverson had more points (+6,981), field goals made (+2,146), free throws made (+3,315), offensive rebounds (+102), steals (+1,084) and blocks (+62)
- Steve Nash played more years (+4) and games (+303), and had more 3-pointers made (+626), defensive rebounds (+350), total rebounds (+248) and assists (+4,711)
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- Steve Nash had more turnovers (+216) and personal fouls (+205)
- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+7,014) and free throws attempted (+4,784)
- Steve Nash had more 3-pointers attempted (+556)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Allen Iverson 14
Steve Nash 18
+4
Games
Allen Iverson 914
Steve Nash 1,217
+303
Points
Allen Iverson 24,368
+6,981
Steve Nash 17,387
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 8,467
+2,146
Steve Nash 6,321
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 19,906
+7,014
Steve Nash 12,892
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1,059
Steve Nash 1,685
+626
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 3,383
Steve Nash 3,939
+556
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 6,375
+3,315
Steve Nash 3,060
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8,168
+4,784
Steve Nash 3,384
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 745
+102
Steve Nash 643
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 2,649
Steve Nash 2,999
+350
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3,394
Steve Nash 3,642
+248
Assists
Allen Iverson 5,624
Steve Nash 10,335
+4,711
Steals
Allen Iverson 1,983
+1,084
Steve Nash 899
Blocks
Allen Iverson 164
+62
Steve Nash 102
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3,262
Steve Nash 3,478
+216
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 1,777
Steve Nash 1,982
+205

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Steve Nash 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%
Steve Nash 49.0%
+6.5
3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson 31.3%
Steve Nash 42.8%
+11.5
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson 78.0%
Steve Nash 90.4%
+12.4

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, rebounds, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+12.4), field goals made (+4.4), 3-pointers made (+0.2), free throws made (+3.4), offensive rebounds (+0.2), total rebounds (+0.3), steals (+1.5) and blocks (+0.1)
- Steve Nash had better average in assists (+2.8)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Steve Nash had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+13.3), 3-pointers attempted (+1.6) and free throws attempted (+5.1)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Allen Iverson 29.7
+12.4
Steve Nash 17.3
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 10.6
+4.4
Steve Nash 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 26.5
+13.3
Steve Nash 13.2
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1.7
+0.2
Steve Nash 1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 5.3
+1.6
Steve Nash 3.7
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 6.7
+3.4
Steve Nash 3.3
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8.8
+5.1
Steve Nash 3.7
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 0.8
+0.2
Steve Nash 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.0
Steve Nash 3.0
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.8
+0.3
Steve Nash 3.5
Assists
Allen Iverson 6.0
Steve Nash 8.8
+2.8
Steals
Allen Iverson 2.1
+1.5
Steve Nash 0.6
Blocks
Allen Iverson 0.2
+0.1
Steve Nash 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3.1
Steve Nash 3.2
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 2.2
+0.2
Steve Nash 2.0

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 and steals while Steve Nash had more total rebounds and assists. They are tied in blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Allen Iverson had more points (+39), field goals made (+6), free throws made (+82) and steals (+81)
- Steve Nash played more years (+4) and games (+49), and had more 3-pointers made (+55), offensive rebounds (+9), defensive rebounds (+140), total rebounds (+149) and assists (+636)
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- Steve Nash had more turnovers (+162) and personal fouls (+82)
- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+298) and free throws attempted (+186)
- Steve Nash had more 3-pointers attempted (+62)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Allen Iverson 8
Steve Nash 12
+4
Games
Allen Iverson 71
Steve Nash 120
+49
Points
Allen Iverson 2,111
+39
Steve Nash 2,072
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 755
+6
Steve Nash 749
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 1,882
+298
Steve Nash 1,584
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 123
Steve Nash 178
+55
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 376
Steve Nash 438
+62
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 478
+82
Steve Nash 396
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 626
+186
Steve Nash 440
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 59
Steve Nash 68
+9
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 214
Steve Nash 354
+140
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 273
Steve Nash 422
+149
Assists
Allen Iverson 425
Steve Nash 1,061
+636
Steals
Allen Iverson 147
+81
Steve Nash 66
Blocks
Allen Iverson 14
Steve Nash 14
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 221
Steve Nash 383
+162
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 157
Steve Nash 239
+82

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Steve Nash had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Allen Iverson.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Allen Iverson 40.1%
Steve Nash 47.3%
+7.2
3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson 32.7%
Steve Nash 40.6%
+7.9
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson 76.4%
Steve Nash 90.0%
+13.6
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