Complete Stats Comparison of Baron Davis and Arvydas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Baron Davis and Arvydas Sabonis 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
Baron Davis3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		13
seasons
Arvydas Sabonis2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Baron Davis3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		7
Playoffs
Arvydas Sabonis2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		7
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Baron Davis5
stats		9
stats		0
stats
Arvydas Sabonis6
stats		5
stats		3
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Baron Davis6
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Arvydas Sabonis6
stats		7
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
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, Baron Davis had better averages in points, assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Baron Davis had better averages in points (+4.1), field goals made (+1.5), 3-pointers made (+1.3), assists (+5.1) and steals (+1.0)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+2.8), total rebounds (+3.5) and blocks (+0.7)
- Baron Davis had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+0.1)
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- Baron Davis had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.4), 3-pointers attempted (+4.1) and free throws attempted (+0.3)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Baron Davis 16.1
+4.1
Arvydas Sabonis 12.0
Field Goals Made
Baron Davis 5.9
+1.5
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Baron Davis 14.3
+5.4
Arvydas Sabonis 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Baron Davis 1.6
+1.3
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Baron Davis 5.0
+4.1
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Baron Davis 2.8
Arvydas Sabonis 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Baron Davis 3.9
+0.3
Arvydas Sabonis 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Baron Davis 0.9
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
+0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Baron Davis 2.9
Arvydas Sabonis 5.7
+2.8
Total Rebounds
Baron Davis 3.8
Arvydas Sabonis 7.3
+3.5
Assists
Baron Davis 7.2
+5.1
Arvydas Sabonis 2.1
Steals
Baron Davis 1.8
+1.0
Arvydas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Baron Davis 0.4
Arvydas Sabonis 1.1
+0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Baron Davis 2.8
+1.0
Arvydas Sabonis 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Baron Davis 2.8
+0.1
Arvydas Sabonis 2.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Baron Davis had more total points, assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Baron Davis played more years (+6) and games (+365), and had more points (+7,818), field goals made (+2,806), 3-pointers made (+1,196), free throws made (+1,010), offensive rebounds (+28), assists (+5,061) and steals (+1,160)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more defensive rebounds (+281), total rebounds (+253) and blocks (+134)
- Baron Davis had more turnovers (+1,471) and personal fouls (+1,071)
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- Baron Davis had more field goals attempted (+7,791), 3-pointers attempted (+3,744) and free throws attempted (+1,602)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Baron Davis 13
+6
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Baron Davis 835
+365
Arvydas Sabonis 470
Points
Baron Davis 13,447
+7,818
Arvydas Sabonis 5,629
Field Goals Made
Baron Davis 4,888
+2,806
Arvydas Sabonis 2,082
Field Goals Attempted
Baron Davis 11,951
+7,791
Arvydas Sabonis 4,160
3-Pointers Made
Baron Davis 1,332
+1,196
Arvydas Sabonis 136
3-Pointers Attempted
Baron Davis 4,159
+3,744
Arvydas Sabonis 415
Free Throws Made
Baron Davis 2,339
+1,010
Arvydas Sabonis 1,329
Free Throws Attempted
Baron Davis 3,292
+1,602
Arvydas Sabonis 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Baron Davis 762
+28
Arvydas Sabonis 734
Defensive Rebounds
Baron Davis 2,421
Arvydas Sabonis 2,702
+281
Total Rebounds
Baron Davis 3,183
Arvydas Sabonis 3,436
+253
Assists
Baron Davis 6,025
+5,061
Arvydas Sabonis 964
Steals
Baron Davis 1,530
+1,160
Arvydas Sabonis 370
Blocks
Baron Davis 360
Arvydas Sabonis 494
+134
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Baron Davis 2,308
+1,471
Arvydas Sabonis 837
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Baron Davis 2,361
+1,071
Arvydas Sabonis 1,290

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Arvydas Sabonis had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Baron Davis.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Baron Davis 40.9%
Arvydas Sabonis 50.0%
+9.1
3-Point Percentage
Baron Davis 32.0%
Arvydas Sabonis 32.8%
+0.8
Free Throw Percentage
Baron Davis 71.1%
Arvydas Sabonis 78.6%
+7.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Baron Davis had better averages in points, assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Baron Davis had better averages in points (+6.7), field goals made (+2.2), 3-pointers made (+1.7), free throws made (+0.6), assists (+4.3) and steals (+1.4)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.4), defensive rebounds (+2.7), total rebounds (+3.1) and blocks (+0.4)
- Baron Davis had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+0.1)
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- Baron Davis had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.3), 3-pointers attempted (+4.8) and free throws attempted (+1.3)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Baron Davis 18.8
+6.7
Arvydas Sabonis 12.1
Field Goals Made
Baron Davis 6.6
+2.2
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Baron Davis 14.9
+5.3
Arvydas Sabonis 9.6
3-Pointers Made
Baron Davis 2.0
+1.7
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Baron Davis 5.7
+4.8
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Baron Davis 3.7
+0.6
Arvydas Sabonis 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Baron Davis 5.2
+1.3
Arvydas Sabonis 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Baron Davis 1.0
Arvydas Sabonis 1.4
+0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Baron Davis 3.3
Arvydas Sabonis 6.0
+2.7
Total Rebounds
Baron Davis 4.3
Arvydas Sabonis 7.4
+3.1
Assists
Baron Davis 6.2
+4.3
Arvydas Sabonis 1.9
Steals
Baron Davis 2.3
+1.4
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Blocks
Baron Davis 0.5
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Baron Davis 2.6
+1.0
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Baron Davis 3.5
+0.1
Arvydas Sabonis 3.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Baron Davis had more total points, assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Baron Davis had more points (+325), field goals made (+107), 3-pointers made (+84), free throws made (+27), assists (+214) and steals (+66)
- Arvydas Sabonis played more games (+1) and had more offensive rebounds (+23), defensive rebounds (+142), total rebounds (+165) and blocks (+24)
- Baron Davis had more turnovers (+49) and personal fouls (+2)
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- Baron Davis had more field goals attempted (+254), 3-pointers attempted (+236) and free throws attempted (+64)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Baron Davis 7
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Baron Davis 50
Arvydas Sabonis 51
+1
Points
Baron Davis 942
+325
Arvydas Sabonis 617
Field Goals Made
Baron Davis 329
+107
Arvydas Sabonis 222
Field Goals Attempted
Baron Davis 745
+254
Arvydas Sabonis 491
3-Pointers Made
Baron Davis 99
+84
Arvydas Sabonis 15
3-Pointers Attempted
Baron Davis 283
+236
Arvydas Sabonis 47
Free Throws Made
Baron Davis 185
+27
Arvydas Sabonis 158
Free Throws Attempted
Baron Davis 261
+64
Arvydas Sabonis 197
Offensive Rebounds
Baron Davis 49
Arvydas Sabonis 72
+23
Defensive Rebounds
Baron Davis 164
Arvydas Sabonis 306
+142
Total Rebounds
Baron Davis 213
Arvydas Sabonis 378
+165
Assists
Baron Davis 311
+214
Arvydas Sabonis 97
Steals
Baron Davis 114
+66
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Blocks
Baron Davis 24
Arvydas Sabonis 48
+24
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Baron Davis 131
+49
Arvydas Sabonis 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Baron Davis 177
+2
Arvydas Sabonis 175

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Arvydas Sabonis had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Baron Davis had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Baron Davis 44.2%
Arvydas Sabonis 45.2%
+1.0
3-Point Percentage
Baron Davis 35.0%
+3.1
Arvydas Sabonis 31.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Baron Davis 70.9%
Arvydas Sabonis 80.2%
+9.3
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