Complete Stats Comparison of Anthony Davis and Penny Hardaway

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Anthony Davis and Penny Hardaway 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 Davis3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
14
seasons
Penny Hardaway2
(assists, steals)
2
(assists, steals)
14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Anthony Davis3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
6
Playoffs
Penny Hardaway2
(assists, steals)
2
(assists, steals)
8
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Anthony Davis8
stats
9
stats
2
stats
Penny Hardaway4
stats
4
stats
1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Anthony Davis9
stats
9
stats
2
stats
Penny Hardaway3
stats
5
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, Anthony Davis has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Penny Hardaway has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Anthony Davis has better averages in points (+8.9), field goals made (+3.3), free throws made (+2.5), offensive rebounds (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+4.9), total rebounds (+6.2) and blocks (+1.9)
- Penny Hardaway has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.2), assists (+2.4) and steals (+0.3)
- Anthony Davis has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Penny Hardaway has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.5)
- Anthony Davis has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.9) and free throws attempted (+3.0)
- Penny Hardaway has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 24.1
+8.9
Penny Hardaway 15.2
Field Goals Made
Anthony Davis 9.0
+3.3
Penny Hardaway 5.7
Field Goals Attempted
Anthony Davis 17.3
+4.9
Penny Hardaway 12.4
Anthony Davis 0.5
Penny Hardaway 0.7
+0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Anthony Davis 1.6
Penny Hardaway 2.3
+0.7
Free Throws Made
Anthony Davis 5.6
+2.5
Penny Hardaway 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Anthony Davis 7.0
+3.0
Penny Hardaway 4.0
Offensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 2.7
+1.3
Penny Hardaway 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 8.0
+4.9
Penny Hardaway 3.1
Anthony Davis 10.7
+6.2
Penny Hardaway 4.5
Anthony Davis 2.6
Penny Hardaway 5.0
+2.4
Anthony Davis 1.3
Penny Hardaway 1.6
+0.3
Anthony Davis 2.3
+1.9
Penny Hardaway 0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 2.0
Penny Hardaway 2.5
+0.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 2.3
+0.1
Penny Hardaway 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Anthony Davis played more games (+88) and has more points (+8,398), field goals made (+3,144), free throws made (+2,235), offensive rebounds (+1,128), defensive rebounds (+4,193), total rebounds (+5,321) and blocks (+1,509)
- Penny Hardaway has more 3-pointers made (+125), assists (+1,505) and steals (+84)
- Anthony Davis has more personal fouls (+291)
- Penny Hardaway has more turnovers (+202)
- Anthony Davis has more field goals attempted (+4,933) and free throws attempted (+2,746)
- Penny Hardaway has more 3-pointers attempted (+311)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Anthony Davis 14
Penny Hardaway 14
Anthony Davis 792
+88
Penny Hardaway 704
Anthony Davis 19,082
+8,398
Penny Hardaway 10,684
Field Goals Made
Anthony Davis 7,139
+3,144
Penny Hardaway 3,995
Field Goals Attempted
Anthony Davis 13,664
+4,933
Penny Hardaway 8,731
Anthony Davis 378
Penny Hardaway 503
+125
3-Pointers Attempted
Anthony Davis 1,280
Penny Hardaway 1,591
+311
Free Throws Made
Anthony Davis 4,426
+2,235
Penny Hardaway 2,191
Free Throws Attempted
Anthony Davis 5,577
+2,746
Penny Hardaway 2,831
Offensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 2,103
+1,128
Penny Hardaway 975
Defensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 6,364
+4,193
Penny Hardaway 2,171
Anthony Davis 8,467
+5,321
Penny Hardaway 3,146
Anthony Davis 2,020
Penny Hardaway 3,525
+1,505
Anthony Davis 1,041
Penny Hardaway 1,125
+84
Anthony Davis 1,821
+1,509
Penny Hardaway 312
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 1,584
Penny Hardaway 1,786
+202
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 1,853
+291
Penny Hardaway 1,562

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis 52.2%
+6.4
Penny Hardaway 45.8%
3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis 29.5%
Penny Hardaway 31.6%
+2.1
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis 79.4%
+2.0
Penny Hardaway 77.4%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Anthony Davis has better averages in points (+5.7), field goals made (+2.5), free throws made (+1.9), offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+6.1), total rebounds (+7.1) and blocks (+1.4)
- Penny Hardaway has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.0), assists (+3.4) and steals (+0.6)
-
- Penny Hardaway has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.2)
- Anthony Davis has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.8) and free throws attempted (+1.5)
- Penny Hardaway has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 26.1
+5.7
Penny Hardaway 20.4
Field Goals Made
Anthony Davis 9.6
+2.5
Penny Hardaway 7.1
Field Goals Attempted
Anthony Davis 17.7
+1.8
Penny Hardaway 15.9
Anthony Davis 0.6
Penny Hardaway 1.6
+1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Anthony Davis 1.9
Penny Hardaway 4.2
+2.3
Free Throws Made
Anthony Davis 6.4
+1.9
Penny Hardaway 4.5
Free Throws Attempted
Anthony Davis 7.6
+1.5
Penny Hardaway 6.1
Offensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 2.5
+0.9
Penny Hardaway 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 9.3
+6.1
Penny Hardaway 3.2
Anthony Davis 11.8
+7.1
Penny Hardaway 4.7
Anthony Davis 2.8
Penny Hardaway 6.2
+3.4
Anthony Davis 1.3
Penny Hardaway 1.9
+0.6
Anthony Davis 2.2
+1.4
Penny Hardaway 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 2.3
Penny Hardaway 2.9
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 2.9
Penny Hardaway 3.1
+0.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Anthony Davis has more total points, rebounds and blocks while Penny Hardaway has more total assists and steals.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Anthony Davis has more points (+262), field goals made (+118), free throws made (+91), offensive rebounds (+47), defensive rebounds (+355), total rebounds (+402) and blocks (+81)
- Penny Hardaway played more years (+2) and games (+4), and has more 3-pointers made (+65), assists (+224) and steals (+43)
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- Penny Hardaway has more turnovers (+48) and personal fouls (+25)
- Anthony Davis has more field goals attempted (+41) and free throws attempted (+65)
- Penny Hardaway has more 3-pointers attempted (+151)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Anthony Davis 6
Penny Hardaway 8
+2
Anthony Davis 60
Penny Hardaway 64
+4
Anthony Davis 1,566
+262
Penny Hardaway 1,304
Field Goals Made
Anthony Davis 574
+118
Penny Hardaway 456
Field Goals Attempted
Anthony Davis 1,059
+41
Penny Hardaway 1,018
Anthony Davis 36
Penny Hardaway 101
+65
3-Pointers Attempted
Anthony Davis 115
Penny Hardaway 266
+151
Free Throws Made
Anthony Davis 382
+91
Penny Hardaway 291
Free Throws Attempted
Anthony Davis 455
+65
Penny Hardaway 390
Offensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 148
+47
Penny Hardaway 101
Defensive Rebounds
Anthony Davis 557
+355
Penny Hardaway 202
Anthony Davis 705
+402
Penny Hardaway 303
Anthony Davis 170
Penny Hardaway 394
+224
Anthony Davis 76
Penny Hardaway 119
+43
Anthony Davis 129
+81
Penny Hardaway 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 140
Penny Hardaway 188
+48
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Anthony Davis 172
Penny Hardaway 197
+25

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 Penny Hardaway has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis 54.2%
+9.4
Penny Hardaway 44.8%
3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis 31.3%
Penny Hardaway 38.0%
+6.7
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis 84.0%
+9.4
Penny Hardaway 74.6%