Complete Stats Comparison of Charles Barkley and Pete Maravich

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Charles Barkley and Pete Maravich 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 Barkley3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		16
seasons
Pete Maravich2
(points, assists)		0
10
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Charles Barkley5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs
Pete Maravich0
0
4
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Charles Barkley8
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Pete Maravich4
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Charles Barkley10
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Pete Maravich2
stats		2
stats		2
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...

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.

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 rebounds, steals and blocks while Pete Maravich had better averages in points and assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Charles Barkley had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.3), free throws made (+0.5), offensive rebounds (+3.0), defensive rebounds (+4.4), total rebounds (+7.5), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+0.5)
- Pete Maravich had better averages in points (+2.1), field goals made (+1.5) and assists (+1.5)
- Charles Barkley had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Pete Maravich had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.6)
- Charles Barkley had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+1.6) and free throws attempted (+1.5)
- Pete Maravich had higher average in field goals attempted (+6.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Charles Barkley 22.1
Pete Maravich 24.2
+2.1
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 7.9
Pete Maravich 9.4
+1.5
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 14.5
Pete Maravich 21.3
+6.8
3-Pointers Made
Charles Barkley 0.5
+0.3
Pete Maravich 0.2
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 1.9
+1.6
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 5.9
+0.5
Pete Maravich 5.4
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 8.1
+1.5
Pete Maravich 6.6
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 4.0
+3.0
Pete Maravich 1.0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 7.7
+4.4
Pete Maravich 3.3
*
Total Rebounds
Charles Barkley 11.7
+7.5
Pete Maravich 4.2
Assists
Charles Barkley 3.9
Pete Maravich 5.4
+1.5
Steals
Charles Barkley 1.5
+0.1
Pete Maravich 1.4
*
Blocks
Charles Barkley 0.8
+0.5
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3.1
Pete Maravich 3.7
+0.6 *
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3.1
+0.3
Pete Maravich 2.8

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 Pete Maravich.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Charles Barkley played more years (+6) and games (+415), and had more points (+7,809), field goals made (+2,248), 3-pointers made (+528), free throws made (+2,785), offensive rebounds (+3,834), defensive rebounds (+6,865), total rebounds (+9,799), assists (+652), steals (+1,061) and blocks (+780)
-
- Charles Barkley had more turnovers (+2,846) and personal fouls (+1,422)
-
- Charles Barkley had more field goals attempted (+1,580), 3-pointers attempted (+2,005) and free throws attempted (+4,299)
-

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Charles Barkley 16
+6
Pete Maravich 10
Games
Charles Barkley 1,073
+415
Pete Maravich 658
Points
Charles Barkley 23,757
+7,809
Pete Maravich 15,948
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 8,435
+2,248
Pete Maravich 6,187
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 15,605
+1,580
Pete Maravich 14,025
3-Pointers Made
Charles Barkley 538
+528
Pete Maravich 10
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 2,020
+2,005
Pete Maravich 15
*
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 6,349
+2,785
Pete Maravich 3,564
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 8,643
+4,299
Pete Maravich 4,344
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 4,260
+3,834
Pete Maravich 426
*
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 8,286
+6,865
Pete Maravich 1,421
*
Total Rebounds
Charles Barkley 12,546
+9,799
Pete Maravich 2,747
Assists
Charles Barkley 4,215
+652
Pete Maravich 3,563
Steals
Charles Barkley 1,648
+1,061
Pete Maravich 587
*
Blocks
Charles Barkley 888
+780
Pete Maravich 108
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3,376
+2,846
Pete Maravich 530
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3,287
+1,422
Pete Maravich 1,865

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Pete Maravich 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%
+10.0
Pete Maravich 44.1%
3-Point Percentage
Charles Barkley 26.6%
Pete Maravich 66.7%
+40.1 *
Free Throw Percentage
Charles Barkley 73.5%
Pete Maravich 82.0%
+8.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Charles Barkley had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Pete Maravich.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Charles Barkley had better averages in points (+4.3), field goals made (+0.9), 3-pointers made (+0.3), free throws made (+2.1), offensive rebounds (+4.1), defensive rebounds (+7.8), total rebounds (+9.2), assists (+0.1), steals (+1.3) and blocks (+0.9)
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- Charles Barkley had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.9) and personal fouls (+0.5)
-
- Charles Barkley had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+1.3) and free throws attempted (+3.3)
- Pete Maravich had higher average in field goals attempted (+1.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Charles Barkley 23.0
+4.3
Pete Maravich 18.7
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 8.2
+0.9
Pete Maravich 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 16.0
Pete Maravich 17.3
+1.3
3-Pointers Made
Charles Barkley 0.5
+0.3
Pete Maravich 0.2
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 2.0
+1.3
Pete Maravich 0.7
*
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 6.1
+2.1
Pete Maravich 4.0
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 8.5
+3.3
Pete Maravich 5.2
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 4.1
+4.1
Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 8.7
+7.8
Pete Maravich 0.9
*
Total Rebounds
Charles Barkley 12.9
+9.2
Pete Maravich 3.7
Assists
Charles Barkley 3.9
+0.1
Pete Maravich 3.8
Steals
Charles Barkley 1.6
+1.3
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Blocks
Charles Barkley 0.9
+0.9
Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 2.9
+1.9
Pete Maravich 1.0
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 3.3
+0.5
Pete Maravich 2.8

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 Pete Maravich.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Charles Barkley played more years (+9) and games (+97), and had more points (+2,346), field goals made (+819), 3-pointers made (+62), free throws made (+646), offensive rebounds (+510), defensive rebounds (+1,064), total rebounds (+1,487), assists (+384), steals (+190) and blocks (+108)
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- Charles Barkley had more turnovers (+344) and personal fouls (+334)
-
- Charles Barkley had more field goals attempted (+1,516), 3-pointers attempted (+245) and free throws attempted (+914)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Charles Barkley 13
+9
Pete Maravich 4
Games
Charles Barkley 123
+97
Pete Maravich 26
Points
Charles Barkley 2,833
+2,346
Pete Maravich 487
Field Goals Made
Charles Barkley 1,009
+819
Pete Maravich 190
Field Goals Attempted
Charles Barkley 1,965
+1,516
Pete Maravich 449
3-Pointers Made
Charles Barkley 64
+62
Pete Maravich 2
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Charles Barkley 251
+245
Pete Maravich 6
*
Free Throws Made
Charles Barkley 751
+646
Pete Maravich 105
Free Throws Attempted
Charles Barkley 1,048
+914
Pete Maravich 134
Offensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 510
+510
Pete Maravich 0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Charles Barkley 1,072
+1,064
Pete Maravich 8
*
Total Rebounds
Charles Barkley 1,582
+1,487
Pete Maravich 95
Assists
Charles Barkley 482
+384
Pete Maravich 98
Steals
Charles Barkley 193
+190
Pete Maravich 3
*
Blocks
Charles Barkley 108
+108
Pete Maravich 0
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 353
+344
Pete Maravich 9
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Charles Barkley 408
+334
Pete Maravich 74

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Pete Maravich 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%
+9.0
Pete Maravich 42.3%
3-Point Percentage
Charles Barkley 25.5%
Pete Maravich 33.3%
+7.8 *
Free Throw Percentage
Charles Barkley 71.7%
Pete Maravich 78.4%
+6.7
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