Complete Stats Comparison of Anthony Davis and Michael Jordan

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Anthony Davis and Michael Jordan 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

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
Anthony Davis2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		14
seasons
Michael Jordan3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		15
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Anthony Davis2
(rebounds, blocks)		0
6
Playoffs
Michael Jordan3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Anthony Davis6
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Michael Jordan5
stats		8
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Anthony Davis6
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Michael Jordan6
stats		12
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...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Michael Jordan has better averages in points, assists and steals while Anthony Davis has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Anthony Davis has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+3.3), total rebounds (+4.5) and blocks (+1.5)
- Michael Jordan has better averages in points (+6.0), field goals made (+2.4), free throws made (+1.2), assists (+2.7) and steals (+1.0)
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- Michael Jordan has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Michael Jordan has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.6), 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+1.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Anthony Davis 24.1
Michael Jordan 30.1
+6.0
Field Goals Made
Anthony Davis 9.0
Michael Jordan 11.4
+2.4
Field Goals Attempted
Anthony Davis 17.3
Michael Jordan 22.9
+5.6
3-Pointers Made
Anthony Davis 0.5
Michael Jordan 0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Anthony Davis 1.6
Michael Jordan 1.7
+0.1
Free Throws Made
Anthony Davis 5.6
Michael Jordan 6.8
+1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Anthony Davis 7.0
Michael Jordan 8.2
+1.2
Offensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 2.7
+1.1
Michael Jordan 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 8.0
+3.3
Michael Jordan 4.7
Total Rebounds
Anthony Davis 10.7
+4.5
Michael Jordan 6.2
Assists
Anthony Davis 2.6
Michael Jordan 5.3
+2.7
Steals
Anthony Davis 1.3
Michael Jordan 2.3
+1.0
Blocks
Anthony Davis 2.3
+1.5
Michael Jordan 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 2.0
Michael Jordan 2.7
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 2.3
Michael Jordan 2.6
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Michael Jordan has more total points, assists and steals while Anthony Davis has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Anthony Davis has more offensive rebounds (+435), defensive rebounds (+1,360), total rebounds (+1,795) and blocks (+928)
- Michael Jordan played more years (+1) and games (+280), and has more points (+13,210), field goals made (+5,053), 3-pointers made (+203), free throws made (+2,901), assists (+3,613) and steals (+1,473)
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- Michael Jordan has more turnovers (+1,340) and personal fouls (+930)
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- Michael Jordan has more field goals attempted (+10,873), 3-pointers attempted (+498) and free throws attempted (+3,195)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Anthony Davis 14
Michael Jordan 15
+1
Games
Anthony Davis 792
Michael Jordan 1,072
+280
Points
Anthony Davis 19,082
Michael Jordan 32,292
+13,210
Field Goals Made
Anthony Davis 7,139
Michael Jordan 12,192
+5,053
Field Goals Attempted
Anthony Davis 13,664
Michael Jordan 24,537
+10,873
3-Pointers Made
Anthony Davis 378
Michael Jordan 581
+203
3-Pointers Attempted
Anthony Davis 1,280
Michael Jordan 1,778
+498
Free Throws Made
Anthony Davis 4,426
Michael Jordan 7,327
+2,901
Free Throws Attempted
Anthony Davis 5,577
Michael Jordan 8,772
+3,195
Offensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 2,103
+435
Michael Jordan 1,668
Defensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 6,364
+1,360
Michael Jordan 5,004
Total Rebounds
Anthony Davis 8,467
+1,795
Michael Jordan 6,672
Assists
Anthony Davis 2,020
Michael Jordan 5,633
+3,613
Steals
Anthony Davis 1,041
Michael Jordan 2,514
+1,473
Blocks
Anthony Davis 1,821
+928
Michael Jordan 893
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 1,584
Michael Jordan 2,924
+1,340
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 1,853
Michael Jordan 2,783
+930

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Michael Jordan has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Anthony Davis has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis 52.2%
+2.5
Michael Jordan 49.7%
3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis 29.5%
Michael Jordan 32.7%
+3.2
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis 79.4%
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+4.1

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Michael Jordan has better averages in points, assists and steals while Anthony Davis has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Anthony Davis has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+4.6), total rebounds (+5.4) and blocks (+1.3)
- Michael Jordan has better averages in points (+7.3), field goals made (+2.6), 3-pointers made (+0.2), free throws made (+1.8), assists (+2.9) and steals (+0.8)
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- Michael Jordan has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.8) and personal fouls (+0.1)
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- Michael Jordan has higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.4), 3-pointers attempted (+0.6) and free throws attempted (+2.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Anthony Davis 26.1
Michael Jordan 33.4
+7.3
Field Goals Made
Anthony Davis 9.6
Michael Jordan 12.2
+2.6
Field Goals Attempted
Anthony Davis 17.7
Michael Jordan 25.1
+7.4
3-Pointers Made
Anthony Davis 0.6
Michael Jordan 0.8
+0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Anthony Davis 1.9
Michael Jordan 2.5
+0.6
Free Throws Made
Anthony Davis 6.4
Michael Jordan 8.2
+1.8
Free Throws Attempted
Anthony Davis 7.6
Michael Jordan 9.9
+2.3
Offensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 2.5
+0.8
Michael Jordan 1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 9.3
+4.6
Michael Jordan 4.7
Total Rebounds
Anthony Davis 11.8
+5.4
Michael Jordan 6.4
Assists
Anthony Davis 2.8
Michael Jordan 5.7
+2.9
Steals
Anthony Davis 1.3
Michael Jordan 2.1
+0.8
Blocks
Anthony Davis 2.2
+1.3
Michael Jordan 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 2.3
Michael Jordan 3.1
+0.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 2.9
Michael Jordan 3.0
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Michael Jordan has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Anthony Davis.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Michael Jordan played more years (+7) and games (+119), and has more points (+4,421), field goals made (+1,614), 3-pointers made (+112), free throws made (+1,081), offensive rebounds (+157), defensive rebounds (+290), total rebounds (+447), assists (+852), steals (+300) and blocks (+29)
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- Michael Jordan has more turnovers (+406) and personal fouls (+369)
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- Michael Jordan has more field goals attempted (+3,438), 3-pointers attempted (+331) and free throws attempted (+1,311)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Anthony Davis 6
Michael Jordan 13
+7
Games
Anthony Davis 60
Michael Jordan 179
+119
Points
Anthony Davis 1,566
Michael Jordan 5,987
+4,421
Field Goals Made
Anthony Davis 574
Michael Jordan 2,188
+1,614
Field Goals Attempted
Anthony Davis 1,059
Michael Jordan 4,497
+3,438
3-Pointers Made
Anthony Davis 36
Michael Jordan 148
+112
3-Pointers Attempted
Anthony Davis 115
Michael Jordan 446
+331
Free Throws Made
Anthony Davis 382
Michael Jordan 1,463
+1,081
Free Throws Attempted
Anthony Davis 455
Michael Jordan 1,766
+1,311
Offensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 148
Michael Jordan 305
+157
Defensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 557
Michael Jordan 847
+290
Total Rebounds
Anthony Davis 705
Michael Jordan 1,152
+447
Assists
Anthony Davis 170
Michael Jordan 1,022
+852
Steals
Anthony Davis 76
Michael Jordan 376
+300
Blocks
Anthony Davis 129
Michael Jordan 158
+29
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 140
Michael Jordan 546
+406
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 172
Michael Jordan 541
+369

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Anthony Davis has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Michael Jordan has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis 54.2%
+5.5
Michael Jordan 48.7%
3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis 31.3%
Michael Jordan 33.2%
+1.9
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis 84.0%
+1.2
Michael Jordan 82.8%
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