Complete Stats Comparison of Charles Barkley and Penny Hardaway

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Charles Barkley 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 / 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
Charles Barkley3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		16
seasons
Penny Hardaway2
(assists, steals)		0
14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Charles Barkley3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs
Penny Hardaway2
(assists, steals)		0
8
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Charles Barkley7
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Penny Hardaway5
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Charles Barkley7
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Penny Hardaway4
stats		3
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, Charles Barkley had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Penny Hardaway had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Charles Barkley had better averages in points (+6.9), field goals made (+2.2), free throws made (+2.8), offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+4.6), total rebounds (+7.2) and blocks (+0.4)
- Penny Hardaway had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.2), assists (+1.1) and steals (+0.1)
- Charles Barkley had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Charles Barkley had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.1) and free throws attempted (+4.1)
- Penny Hardaway had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Charles Barkley 22.1
+6.9
Penny Hardaway 15.2
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 7.9
+2.2
Penny Hardaway 5.7
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 14.5
+2.1
Penny Hardaway 12.4
3-Pointers Made
Charles Barkley 0.5
Penny Hardaway 0.7
+0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 1.9
Penny Hardaway 2.3
+0.4
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 5.9
+2.8
Penny Hardaway 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 8.1
+4.1
Penny Hardaway 4.0
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 4.0
+2.6
Penny Hardaway 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 7.7
+4.6
Penny Hardaway 3.1
Total Rebounds
Charles Barkley 11.7
+7.2
Penny Hardaway 4.5
Assists
Charles Barkley 3.9
Penny Hardaway 5.0
+1.1
Steals
Charles Barkley 1.5
Penny Hardaway 1.6
+0.1
Blocks
Charles Barkley 0.8
+0.4
Penny Hardaway 0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3.1
+0.6
Penny Hardaway 2.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3.1
+0.9
Penny Hardaway 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Charles Barkley had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Penny Hardaway.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Charles Barkley played more years (+2) and games (+369), and had more points (+13,073), field goals made (+4,440), 3-pointers made (+35), free throws made (+4,158), offensive rebounds (+3,285), defensive rebounds (+6,115), total rebounds (+9,400), assists (+690), steals (+523) and blocks (+576)
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- Charles Barkley had more turnovers (+1,590) and personal fouls (+1,725)
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- Charles Barkley had more field goals attempted (+6,874), 3-pointers attempted (+429) and free throws attempted (+5,812)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Charles Barkley 16
+2
Penny Hardaway 14
Games
Charles Barkley 1,073
+369
Penny Hardaway 704
Points
Charles Barkley 23,757
+13,073
Penny Hardaway 10,684
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 8,435
+4,440
Penny Hardaway 3,995
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 15,605
+6,874
Penny Hardaway 8,731
3-Pointers Made
Charles Barkley 538
+35
Penny Hardaway 503
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 2,020
+429
Penny Hardaway 1,591
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 6,349
+4,158
Penny Hardaway 2,191
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 8,643
+5,812
Penny Hardaway 2,831
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 4,260
+3,285
Penny Hardaway 975
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 8,286
+6,115
Penny Hardaway 2,171
Total Rebounds
Charles Barkley 12,546
+9,400
Penny Hardaway 3,146
Assists
Charles Barkley 4,215
+690
Penny Hardaway 3,525
Steals
Charles Barkley 1,648
+523
Penny Hardaway 1,125
Blocks
Charles Barkley 888
+576
Penny Hardaway 312
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3,376
+1,590
Penny Hardaway 1,786
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3,287
+1,725
Penny Hardaway 1,562

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Penny Hardaway had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Charles Barkley had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Charles Barkley 54.1%
+8.3
Penny Hardaway 45.8%
3-Point Percentage
Charles Barkley 26.6%
Penny Hardaway 31.6%
+5.0
Free Throw Percentage
Charles Barkley 73.5%
Penny Hardaway 77.4%
+3.9

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 points, rebounds and blocks while Penny Hardaway had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Charles Barkley had better averages in points (+2.6), field goals made (+1.1), free throws made (+1.6), offensive rebounds (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+5.5), total rebounds (+8.2) and blocks (+0.1)
- Penny Hardaway had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.1), assists (+2.3) and steals (+0.3)
- Charles Barkley had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Charles Barkley had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+2.4)
- Penny Hardaway had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Charles Barkley 23.0
+2.6
Penny Hardaway 20.4
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 8.2
+1.1
Penny Hardaway 7.1
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 16.0
+0.1
Penny Hardaway 15.9
3-Pointers Made
Charles Barkley 0.5
Penny Hardaway 1.6
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 2.0
Penny Hardaway 4.2
+2.2
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 6.1
+1.6
Penny Hardaway 4.5
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 8.5
+2.4
Penny Hardaway 6.1
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 4.1
+2.5
Penny Hardaway 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 8.7
+5.5
Penny Hardaway 3.2
Total Rebounds
Charles Barkley 12.9
+8.2
Penny Hardaway 4.7
Assists
Charles Barkley 3.9
Penny Hardaway 6.2
+2.3
Steals
Charles Barkley 1.6
Penny Hardaway 1.9
+0.3
Blocks
Charles Barkley 0.9
+0.1
Penny Hardaway 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 2.9
Penny Hardaway 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3.3
+0.2
Penny Hardaway 3.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Charles Barkley had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Penny Hardaway.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Charles Barkley played more years (+5) and games (+59), and had more points (+1,529), field goals made (+553), free throws made (+460), offensive rebounds (+409), defensive rebounds (+870), total rebounds (+1,279), assists (+88), steals (+74) and blocks (+60)
- Penny Hardaway had more 3-pointers made (+37)
- Charles Barkley had more turnovers (+165) and personal fouls (+211)
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- Charles Barkley had more field goals attempted (+947) and free throws attempted (+658)
- Penny Hardaway had more 3-pointers attempted (+15)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Charles Barkley 13
+5
Penny Hardaway 8
Games
Charles Barkley 123
+59
Penny Hardaway 64
Points
Charles Barkley 2,833
+1,529
Penny Hardaway 1,304
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 1,009
+553
Penny Hardaway 456
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 1,965
+947
Penny Hardaway 1,018
3-Pointers Made
Charles Barkley 64
Penny Hardaway 101
+37
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 251
Penny Hardaway 266
+15
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 751
+460
Penny Hardaway 291
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 1,048
+658
Penny Hardaway 390
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 510
+409
Penny Hardaway 101
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 1,072
+870
Penny Hardaway 202
Total Rebounds
Charles Barkley 1,582
+1,279
Penny Hardaway 303
Assists
Charles Barkley 482
+88
Penny Hardaway 394
Steals
Charles Barkley 193
+74
Penny Hardaway 119
Blocks
Charles Barkley 108
+60
Penny Hardaway 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 353
+165
Penny Hardaway 188
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 408
+211
Penny Hardaway 197

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Penny Hardaway had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Charles Barkley had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Charles Barkley 51.3%
+6.5
Penny Hardaway 44.8%
3-Point Percentage
Charles Barkley 25.5%
Penny Hardaway 38.0%
+12.5
Free Throw Percentage
Charles Barkley 71.7%
Penny Hardaway 74.6%
+2.9
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