Complete Stats Comparison of Carmelo Anthony and LaMelo Ball

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Carmelo Anthony and LaMelo Ball 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
Carmelo Anthony3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
LaMelo Ball2
(assists, steals)		0
6
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Carmelo Anthony5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs
LaMelo Ball0
0
0
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Carmelo Anthony8
stats		12
stats		1
stat
LaMelo Ball4
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Carmelo Anthony10
stats		12
stats		3
stats
LaMelo Ball2
stats		2
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, Carmelo Anthony has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while LaMelo Ball has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Carmelo Anthony has better averages in points (+1.6), field goals made (+0.6), free throws made (+1.8), offensive rebounds (+0.4), total rebounds (+0.2) and blocks (+0.2)
- LaMelo Ball has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+0.1), assists (+4.8) and steals (+0.4)
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- LaMelo Ball has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.9) and personal fouls (+0.3)
- Carmelo Anthony has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.4) and free throws attempted (+2.4)
- LaMelo Ball has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Carmelo Anthony 22.5
+1.6
LaMelo Ball 20.9
Field Goals Made
Carmelo Anthony 8.0
+0.6
LaMelo Ball 7.4
Field Goals Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 18.0
+0.4
LaMelo Ball 17.6
3-Pointers Made
Carmelo Anthony 1.4
LaMelo Ball 3.0
+1.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 3.9
LaMelo Ball 8.4
+4.5
Free Throws Made
Carmelo Anthony 5.0
+1.8
LaMelo Ball 3.2
Free Throws Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 6.2
+2.4
LaMelo Ball 3.8
Offensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 1.6
+0.4
LaMelo Ball 1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 4.6
LaMelo Ball 4.7
+0.1
Total Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 6.2
+0.2
LaMelo Ball 6.0
Assists
Carmelo Anthony 2.7
LaMelo Ball 7.5
+4.8
Steals
Carmelo Anthony 1.0
LaMelo Ball 1.4
+0.4
Blocks
Carmelo Anthony 0.5
+0.2
LaMelo Ball 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 2.4
LaMelo Ball 3.3
+0.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 2.8
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Carmelo Anthony has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than LaMelo Ball.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Carmelo Anthony played more years (+13) and games (+1,013), and has more points (+23,120), field goals made (+8,296), 3-pointers made (+987), free throws made (+5,541), offensive rebounds (+1,676), defensive rebounds (+4,657), total rebounds (+6,333), assists (+1,576), steals (+865) and blocks (+565)
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- Carmelo Anthony has more turnovers (+2,230) and personal fouls (+2,767)
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- Carmelo Anthony has more field goals attempted (+18,293), 3-pointers attempted (+2,802) and free throws attempted (+6,836)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Carmelo Anthony 19
+13
LaMelo Ball 6
Games
Carmelo Anthony 1,260
+1,013
LaMelo Ball 247
Points
Carmelo Anthony 28,289
+23,120
LaMelo Ball 5,169
Field Goals Made
Carmelo Anthony 10,119
+8,296
LaMelo Ball 1,823
Field Goals Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 22,643
+18,293
LaMelo Ball 4,350
3-Pointers Made
Carmelo Anthony 1,731
+987
LaMelo Ball 744
3-Pointers Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 4,873
+2,802
LaMelo Ball 2,071
Free Throws Made
Carmelo Anthony 6,320
+5,541
LaMelo Ball 779
Free Throws Attempted
Carmelo Anthony 7,764
+6,836
LaMelo Ball 928
Offensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 1,983
+1,676
LaMelo Ball 307
Defensive Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 5,825
+4,657
LaMelo Ball 1,168
Total Rebounds
Carmelo Anthony 7,808
+6,333
LaMelo Ball 1,475
Assists
Carmelo Anthony 3,422
+1,576
LaMelo Ball 1,846
Steals
Carmelo Anthony 1,223
+865
LaMelo Ball 358
Blocks
Carmelo Anthony 644
+565
LaMelo Ball 79
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 3,052
+2,230
LaMelo Ball 822
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Carmelo Anthony 3,543
+2,767
LaMelo Ball 776

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, LaMelo Ball has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Carmelo Anthony has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony 44.7%
+2.8
LaMelo Ball 41.9%
3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony 35.5%
LaMelo Ball 35.9%
+0.4
Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony 81.4%
LaMelo Ball 83.9%
+2.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Carmelo Anthony has better averages in points (+23.1), field goals made (+8.1), 3-pointers made (+1.2), free throws made (+5.7), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+4.9), total rebounds (+6.7), assists (+2.5), steals (+1.2) and blocks (+0.3)
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- Carmelo Anthony has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.6) and personal fouls (+3.6)
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- Carmelo Anthony has higher averages in field goals attempted (+19.4), 3-pointers attempted (+3.8) and free throws attempted (+6.9)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Carmelo Anthony played more years (+13) and games (+83), and has more points (+1,914), field goals made (+669), 3-pointers made (+101), free throws made (+475), offensive rebounds (+153), defensive rebounds (+404), total rebounds (+557), assists (+204), steals (+100) and blocks (+29)
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- Carmelo Anthony has more turnovers (+218) and personal fouls (+298)
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- Carmelo Anthony has more field goals attempted (+1,614), 3-pointers attempted (+312) and free throws attempted (+575)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- Carmelo Anthony has field goal percentage (+41.4), 3-point percentage (+32.4) and free throw percentage (+82.6)
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