Complete Stats Comparison of Charles Barkley and Jerry West

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Charles Barkley and Jerry West 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 / 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
Charles Barkley2
(rebounds, blocks)
3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)
16
seasons
Jerry West3
(points, assists, steals)
2
(points, assists)
14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Charles Barkley3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)
3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)
13
Playoffs
Jerry West2
(points, assists)
2
(points, assists)
13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Charles Barkley4
stats
7
stats
1
stat
Jerry West6
stats
5
stats
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Charles Barkley5
stats
6
stats
1
stat
Jerry West5
stats
5
stats
1
stat
they are tied1
stat

- Stats for turnovers, and three-point shots were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

- "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...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.
(n/a) = the stat was not available during his career.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Jerry West had better averages in points, assists and steals while Charles Barkley had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Charles Barkley had better averages in offensive rebounds (+3.0), defensive rebounds (+4.9), total rebounds (+5.9) and blocks (+0.1)
- Jerry West had better averages in points (+4.9), field goals made (+1.8), free throws made (+1.8), assists (+2.8) and steals (+1.1)
- Charles Barkley had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Jerry West had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.9) and free throws attempted (+1.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Charles Barkley 22.1
Jerry West 27.0
+4.9
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 7.9
Jerry West 9.7
+1.8
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 14.5
Jerry West 20.4
+5.9
Charles Barkley 0.5
Jerry West -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 1.9
Jerry West -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 5.9
Jerry West 7.7
+1.8
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 8.1
Jerry West 9.4
+1.3
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 4.0
+3.0
Jerry West 1.0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 7.7
+4.9
Jerry West 2.8
*
Charles Barkley 11.7
+5.9
Jerry West 5.8
Charles Barkley 3.9
Jerry West 6.7
+2.8
Charles Barkley 1.5
Jerry West 2.6
+1.1 *
Charles Barkley 0.8
+0.1
Jerry West 0.7
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3.1
Jerry West -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3.1
+0.5
Jerry West 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Charles Barkley had more total rebounds, steals and blocks while Jerry West had more total points and assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Charles Barkley played more years (+2) and games (+141), and had more offensive rebounds (+4,230), defensive rebounds (+8,200), total rebounds (+7,180), steals (+1,567) and blocks (+865)
- Jerry West had more points (+1,435), field goals made (+581), free throws made (+811) and assists (+2,023)
- Charles Barkley had more personal fouls (+852)
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- Jerry West had more field goals attempted (+3,427) and free throws attempted (+158)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Charles Barkley 16
+2
Jerry West 14
Charles Barkley 1,073
+141
Jerry West 932
Charles Barkley 23,757
Jerry West 25,192
+1,435
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 8,435
Jerry West 9,016
+581
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 15,605
Jerry West 19,032
+3,427
Charles Barkley 538
Jerry West -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 2,020
Jerry West -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 6,349
Jerry West 7,160
+811
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 8,643
Jerry West 8,801
+158
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 4,260
+4,230
Jerry West 30
*
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 8,286
+8,200
Jerry West 86
*
Charles Barkley 12,546
+7,180
Jerry West 5,366
Charles Barkley 4,215
Jerry West 6,238
+2,023
Charles Barkley 1,648
+1,567
Jerry West 81
*
Charles Barkley 888
+865
Jerry West 23
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3,376
Jerry West -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3,287
+852
Jerry West 2,435

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Charles Barkley had better field goal percentage while Jerry West had better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Charles Barkley 54.1%
+6.7
Jerry West 47.4%
3-Point Percentage
Charles Barkley 26.6%
Jerry West -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Charles Barkley 73.5%
Jerry West 81.4%
+7.9

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Charles Barkley had better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Jerry West had better averages in points and assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Charles Barkley had better averages in offensive rebounds (+4.1), defensive rebounds (+6.7), total rebounds (+7.3), steals (+1.6) and blocks (+0.9)
- Jerry West had better averages in points (+6.1), field goals made (+2.4), free throws made (+1.8) and assists (+2.4)
- Charles Barkley had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Jerry West had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.6) and free throws attempted (+1.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Charles Barkley 23.0
Jerry West 29.1
+6.1
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 8.2
Jerry West 10.6
+2.4
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 16.0
Jerry West 22.6
+6.6
Charles Barkley 0.5
Jerry West -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 2.0
Jerry West -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 6.1
Jerry West 7.9
+1.8
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 8.5
Jerry West 9.8
+1.3
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 4.1
+4.1
Jerry West 0.0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 8.7
+6.7
Jerry West 2.0
*
Charles Barkley 12.9
+7.3
Jerry West 5.6
Charles Barkley 3.9
Jerry West 6.3
+2.4
Charles Barkley 1.6
+1.6
Jerry West 0.0
*
Charles Barkley 0.9
+0.9
Jerry West 0.0
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 2.9
Jerry West -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3.3
+0.4
Jerry West 2.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Charles Barkley had more total rebounds, steals and blocks while Jerry West had more total points and assists.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Charles Barkley had more offensive rebounds (+510), defensive rebounds (+1,070), total rebounds (+727), steals (+193) and blocks (+108)
- Jerry West played more games (+30) and had more points (+1,624), field goals made (+613), free throws made (+462) and assists (+488)
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- Jerry West had more personal fouls (+43)
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- Jerry West had more field goals attempted (+1,495) and free throws attempted (+458)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Charles Barkley 13
Jerry West 13
Charles Barkley 123
Jerry West 153
+30
Charles Barkley 2,833
Jerry West 4,457
+1,624
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 1,009
Jerry West 1,622
+613
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 1,965
Jerry West 3,460
+1,495
Charles Barkley 64
Jerry West -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 251
Jerry West -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 751
Jerry West 1,213
+462
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 1,048
Jerry West 1,506
+458
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 510
+510
Jerry West 0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 1,072
+1,070
Jerry West 2
*
Charles Barkley 1,582
+727
Jerry West 855
Charles Barkley 482
Jerry West 970
+488
Charles Barkley 193
+193
Jerry West 0
*
Charles Barkley 108
+108
Jerry West 0
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 353
Jerry West -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 408
Jerry West 451
+43

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Charles Barkley had better field goal percentage while Jerry West had better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Charles Barkley 51.3%
+4.4
Jerry West 46.9%
3-Point Percentage
Charles Barkley 25.5%
Jerry West -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Charles Barkley 71.7%
Jerry West 80.5%
+8.8