Complete Stats Comparison of Brook Lopez and Arvydas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Brook Lopez 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

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
Brook Lopez2
(points, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		17
seasons
Arvydas Sabonis3
(rebounds, assists, steals)		0
7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Brook Lopez2
(points, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		9
Playoffs
Arvydas Sabonis3
(rebounds, assists, steals)		1
(assists)		7
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Brook Lopez7
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Arvydas Sabonis4
stats		2
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
Brook Lopez7
stats		11
stats		3
stats
Arvydas Sabonis5
stats		3
stats		0
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, Arvydas Sabonis has better averages in rebounds, assists and steals while Brook Lopez has better averages in points and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Brook Lopez has better averages in points (+3.9), field goals made (+1.6), 3-pointers made (+0.7), offensive rebounds (+0.4) and blocks (+0.8)
- Arvydas Sabonis has better averages in defensive rebounds (+1.6), total rebounds (+1.2), assists (+0.6) and steals (+0.2)
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- Arvydas Sabonis has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+0.1)
- Brook Lopez has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.3) and 3-pointers attempted (+1.9)
- Arvydas Sabonis has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Brook Lopez 15.9
+3.9
Arvydas Sabonis 12.0
Field Goals Made
Brook Lopez 6.0
+1.6
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Brook Lopez 12.2
+3.3
Arvydas Sabonis 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Brook Lopez 1.0
+0.7
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Brook Lopez 2.8
+1.9
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Brook Lopez 2.8
Arvydas Sabonis 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Brook Lopez 3.5
Arvydas Sabonis 3.6
+0.1
Offensive Rebounds
Brook Lopez 2.0
+0.4
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Brook Lopez 4.1
Arvydas Sabonis 5.7
+1.6
Total Rebounds
Brook Lopez 6.1
Arvydas Sabonis 7.3
+1.2
Assists
Brook Lopez 1.5
Arvydas Sabonis 2.1
+0.6
Steals
Brook Lopez 0.6
Arvydas Sabonis 0.8
+0.2
Blocks
Brook Lopez 1.9
+0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Brook Lopez 1.6
Arvydas Sabonis 1.8
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Brook Lopez 2.6
Arvydas Sabonis 2.7
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Brook Lopez has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Arvydas Sabonis.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Brook Lopez played more years (+10) and games (+635), and has more points (+11,888), field goals made (+4,598), 3-pointers made (+939), free throws made (+1,753), offensive rebounds (+1,427), defensive rebounds (+1,874), total rebounds (+3,301), assists (+650), steals (+263) and blocks (+1,566)
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- Brook Lopez has more turnovers (+914) and personal fouls (+1,578)
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- Brook Lopez has more field goals attempted (+9,287), 3-pointers attempted (+2,640) and free throws attempted (+2,175)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Brook Lopez 17
+10
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Brook Lopez 1,105
+635
Arvydas Sabonis 470
Points
Brook Lopez 17,517
+11,888
Arvydas Sabonis 5,629
Field Goals Made
Brook Lopez 6,680
+4,598
Arvydas Sabonis 2,082
Field Goals Attempted
Brook Lopez 13,447
+9,287
Arvydas Sabonis 4,160
3-Pointers Made
Brook Lopez 1,075
+939
Arvydas Sabonis 136
3-Pointers Attempted
Brook Lopez 3,055
+2,640
Arvydas Sabonis 415
Free Throws Made
Brook Lopez 3,082
+1,753
Arvydas Sabonis 1,329
Free Throws Attempted
Brook Lopez 3,865
+2,175
Arvydas Sabonis 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Brook Lopez 2,161
+1,427
Arvydas Sabonis 734
Defensive Rebounds
Brook Lopez 4,576
+1,874
Arvydas Sabonis 2,702
Total Rebounds
Brook Lopez 6,737
+3,301
Arvydas Sabonis 3,436
Assists
Brook Lopez 1,614
+650
Arvydas Sabonis 964
Steals
Brook Lopez 633
+263
Arvydas Sabonis 370
Blocks
Brook Lopez 2,060
+1,566
Arvydas Sabonis 494
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Brook Lopez 1,751
+914
Arvydas Sabonis 837
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Brook Lopez 2,868
+1,578
Arvydas Sabonis 1,290

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Brook Lopez has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Arvydas Sabonis has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Brook Lopez 49.7%
Arvydas Sabonis 50.0%
+0.3
3-Point Percentage
Brook Lopez 35.2%
+2.4
Arvydas Sabonis 32.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Brook Lopez 79.7%
+1.1
Arvydas Sabonis 78.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Brook Lopez has better averages in points (+2.0), field goals made (+1.0), 3-pointers made (+0.8), offensive rebounds (+0.7) and blocks (+0.8)
- Arvydas Sabonis has better averages in free throws made (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+2.3), total rebounds (+1.6), assists (+1.0) and steals (+0.3)
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- Arvydas Sabonis has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.9)
- Brook Lopez has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.0) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.3)
- Arvydas Sabonis has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Brook Lopez 14.1
+2.0
Arvydas Sabonis 12.1
Field Goals Made
Brook Lopez 5.4
+1.0
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Brook Lopez 10.6
+1.0
Arvydas Sabonis 9.6
3-Pointers Made
Brook Lopez 1.1
+0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Brook Lopez 3.2
+2.3
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Brook Lopez 2.2
Arvydas Sabonis 3.1
+0.9
Free Throws Attempted
Brook Lopez 2.6
Arvydas Sabonis 3.9
+1.3
Offensive Rebounds
Brook Lopez 2.1
+0.7
Arvydas Sabonis 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Brook Lopez 3.7
Arvydas Sabonis 6.0
+2.3
Total Rebounds
Brook Lopez 5.8
Arvydas Sabonis 7.4
+1.6
Assists
Brook Lopez 0.9
Arvydas Sabonis 1.9
+1.0
Steals
Brook Lopez 0.6
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.3
Blocks
Brook Lopez 1.7
+0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Brook Lopez 1.2
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Brook Lopez 2.5
Arvydas Sabonis 3.4
+0.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Brook Lopez played more years (+2) and games (+38), and has more points (+635), field goals made (+261), 3-pointers made (+79), free throws made (+34), offensive rebounds (+111), defensive rebounds (+26), total rebounds (+137), steals (+9) and blocks (+101)
- Arvydas Sabonis has more assists (+21)
- Brook Lopez has more turnovers (+22) and personal fouls (+48)
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- Brook Lopez has more field goals attempted (+450), 3-pointers attempted (+237) and free throws attempted (+35)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Brook Lopez 9
+2
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Brook Lopez 89
+38
Arvydas Sabonis 51
Points
Brook Lopez 1,252
+635
Arvydas Sabonis 617
Field Goals Made
Brook Lopez 483
+261
Arvydas Sabonis 222
Field Goals Attempted
Brook Lopez 941
+450
Arvydas Sabonis 491
3-Pointers Made
Brook Lopez 94
+79
Arvydas Sabonis 15
3-Pointers Attempted
Brook Lopez 284
+237
Arvydas Sabonis 47
Free Throws Made
Brook Lopez 192
+34
Arvydas Sabonis 158
Free Throws Attempted
Brook Lopez 232
+35
Arvydas Sabonis 197
Offensive Rebounds
Brook Lopez 183
+111
Arvydas Sabonis 72
Defensive Rebounds
Brook Lopez 332
+26
Arvydas Sabonis 306
Total Rebounds
Brook Lopez 515
+137
Arvydas Sabonis 378
Assists
Brook Lopez 76
Arvydas Sabonis 97
+21
Steals
Brook Lopez 57
+9
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Blocks
Brook Lopez 149
+101
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Brook Lopez 104
+22
Arvydas Sabonis 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Brook Lopez 223
+48
Arvydas Sabonis 175

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Brook Lopez has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Arvydas Sabonis.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Brook Lopez 51.3%
+6.1
Arvydas Sabonis 45.2%
3-Point Percentage
Brook Lopez 33.1%
+1.2
Arvydas Sabonis 31.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Brook Lopez 82.8%
+2.6
Arvydas Sabonis 80.2%
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