Complete Stats Comparison of Allen Iverson and Yao Ming

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Allen Iverson and Yao Ming 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
Yao Ming2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		8
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)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		8
Playoffs
Yao Ming2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(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		1
stat
Yao Ming5
stats		6
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Allen Iverson7
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Yao Ming5
stats		4
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 Yao Ming had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+7.7), field goals made (+2.3), 3-pointers made (+1.2), free throws made (+1.9), assists (+4.6) and steals (+1.8)
- Yao Ming had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+3.8), total rebounds (+5.5) and blocks (+1.7)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.9)
- Yao Ming had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.4)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.5), 3-pointers attempted (+3.7) and free throws attempted (+2.8)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Allen Iverson 26.7
+7.7
Yao Ming 19.0
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 9.3
+2.3
Yao Ming 7.0
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 21.8
+8.5
Yao Ming 13.3
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1.2
+1.2
Yao Ming 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 3.7
+3.7
Yao Ming 0.0
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 7.0
+1.9
Yao Ming 5.1
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8.9
+2.8
Yao Ming 6.1
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 0.8
Yao Ming 2.5
+1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 2.9
Yao Ming 6.7
+3.8
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.7
Yao Ming 9.2
+5.5
Assists
Allen Iverson 6.2
+4.6
Yao Ming 1.6
Steals
Allen Iverson 2.2
+1.8
Yao Ming 0.4
Blocks
Allen Iverson 0.2
Yao Ming 1.9
+1.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3.6
+0.9
Yao Ming 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 1.9
Yao Ming 3.3
+1.4

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 Yao Ming had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Allen Iverson played more years (+6) and games (+428), and had more points (+15,121), field goals made (+5,087), 3-pointers made (+1,057), free throws made (+3,890), assists (+4,855) and steals (+1,794)
- Yao Ming had more offensive rebounds (+488), defensive rebounds (+612), total rebounds (+1,100) and blocks (+756)
- Allen Iverson had more turnovers (+1,951) and personal fouls (+181)
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- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+13,461), 3-pointers attempted (+3,373) and free throws attempted (+5,184)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Allen Iverson 14
+6
Yao Ming 8
Games
Allen Iverson 914
+428
Yao Ming 486
Points
Allen Iverson 24,368
+15,121
Yao Ming 9,247
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 8,467
+5,087
Yao Ming 3,380
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 19,906
+13,461
Yao Ming 6,445
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1,059
+1,057
Yao Ming 2
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 3,383
+3,373
Yao Ming 10
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 6,375
+3,890
Yao Ming 2,485
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8,168
+5,184
Yao Ming 2,984
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 745
Yao Ming 1,233
+488
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 2,649
Yao Ming 3,261
+612
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3,394
Yao Ming 4,494
+1,100
Assists
Allen Iverson 5,624
+4,855
Yao Ming 769
Steals
Allen Iverson 1,983
+1,794
Yao Ming 189
Blocks
Allen Iverson 164
Yao Ming 920
+756
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3,262
+1,951
Yao Ming 1,311
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 1,777
+181
Yao Ming 1,596

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Allen Iverson 42.5%
Yao Ming 52.4%
+9.9
3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson 31.3%
+11.3
Yao Ming 20.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson 78.0%
Yao Ming 83.3%
+5.3

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 Yao Ming had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+9.9), field goals made (+3.6), 3-pointers made (+1.7), free throws made (+0.8), assists (+5.0) and steals (+1.8)
- Yao Ming had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+3.6), total rebounds (+5.5) and blocks (+1.3)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Yao Ming had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.6)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+13.1), 3-pointers attempted (+5.3) and free throws attempted (+1.7)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Allen Iverson 29.7
+9.9
Yao Ming 19.8
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 10.6
+3.6
Yao Ming 7.0
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 26.5
+13.1
Yao Ming 13.4
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 1.7
+1.7
Yao Ming 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 5.3
+5.3
Yao Ming 0.0
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 6.7
+0.8
Yao Ming 5.9
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 8.8
+1.7
Yao Ming 7.1
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 0.8
Yao Ming 2.7
+1.9
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.0
Yao Ming 6.6
+3.6
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 3.8
Yao Ming 9.3
+5.5
Assists
Allen Iverson 6.0
+5.0
Yao Ming 1.0
Steals
Allen Iverson 2.1
+1.8
Yao Ming 0.3
Blocks
Allen Iverson 0.2
Yao Ming 1.5
+1.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 3.1
+0.2
Yao Ming 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 2.2
Yao Ming 3.8
+1.6

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, rebounds, assists and steals while Yao Ming had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Allen Iverson played more years (+4) and games (+43), and had more points (+1,556), field goals made (+560), 3-pointers made (+123), free throws made (+313), defensive rebounds (+29), total rebounds (+12), assists (+396) and steals (+138)
- Yao Ming had more offensive rebounds (+17) and blocks (+28)
- Allen Iverson had more turnovers (+139) and personal fouls (+52)
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- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+1,506), 3-pointers attempted (+376) and free throws attempted (+428)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Allen Iverson 8
+4
Yao Ming 4
Games
Allen Iverson 71
+43
Yao Ming 28
Points
Allen Iverson 2,111
+1,556
Yao Ming 555
Field Goals Made
Allen Iverson 755
+560
Yao Ming 195
Field Goals Attempted
Allen Iverson 1,882
+1,506
Yao Ming 376
3-Pointers Made
Allen Iverson 123
+123
Yao Ming 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Allen Iverson 376
+376
Yao Ming 0
Free Throws Made
Allen Iverson 478
+313
Yao Ming 165
Free Throws Attempted
Allen Iverson 626
+428
Yao Ming 198
Offensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 59
Yao Ming 76
+17
Defensive Rebounds
Allen Iverson 214
+29
Yao Ming 185
Total Rebounds
Allen Iverson 273
+12
Yao Ming 261
Assists
Allen Iverson 425
+396
Yao Ming 29
Steals
Allen Iverson 147
+138
Yao Ming 9
Blocks
Allen Iverson 14
Yao Ming 42
+28
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 221
+139
Yao Ming 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Allen Iverson 157
+52
Yao Ming 105

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Yao Ming 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%
Yao Ming 51.9%
+11.8
3-Point Percentage
Allen Iverson 32.7%
+32.7
Yao Ming 0%
Free Throw Percentage
Allen Iverson 76.4%
Yao Ming 83.3%
+6.9
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