Complete Stats Comparison of Chris Mullin and Oscar Robertson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Chris Mullin and Oscar Robertson 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
Chris Mullin2
(steals, blocks)		2
(steals, blocks)		16
seasons
Oscar Robertson3
(points, rebounds, assists)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Chris Mullin2
(steals, blocks)		2
(steals, blocks)		8
Playoffs
Oscar Robertson3
(points, rebounds, assists)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		10
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Chris Mullin4
stats		6
stats		2
stats
Oscar Robertson5
stats		6
stats		0
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Chris Mullin4
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Oscar Robertson6
stats		7
stats		0
stats

- 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, Oscar Robertson had better averages in points, rebounds and assists while Chris Mullin had better averages in steals and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Chris Mullin had better averages in defensive rebounds (+0.1), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+0.5)
- Oscar Robertson had better averages in points (+7.5), field goals made (+2.3), free throws made (+3.7), total rebounds (+3.4) and assists (+6.0)
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- Oscar Robertson had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Oscar Robertson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.5) and free throws attempted (+4.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Chris Mullin 18.2
Oscar Robertson 25.7
+7.5
Field Goals Made
Chris Mullin 6.8
Oscar Robertson 9.1
+2.3
Field Goals Attempted
Chris Mullin 13.4
Oscar Robertson 18.9
+5.5
3-Pointers Made
Chris Mullin 0.8
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Chris Mullin 2.2
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Chris Mullin 3.7
Oscar Robertson 7.4
+3.7
Free Throws Attempted
Chris Mullin 4.2
Oscar Robertson 8.8
+4.6
Offensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 1.0
Oscar Robertson 1.0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 3.1
+0.1
Oscar Robertson 3.0
*
Total Rebounds
Chris Mullin 4.1
Oscar Robertson 7.5
+3.4
Assists
Chris Mullin 3.5
Oscar Robertson 9.5
+6.0
Steals
Chris Mullin 1.6
+0.5
Oscar Robertson 1.1
*
Blocks
Chris Mullin 0.6
+0.5
Oscar Robertson 0.1
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 2.3
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 2.1
Oscar Robertson 2.8
+0.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Oscar Robertson had more total points, rebounds and assists while Chris Mullin had more total steals and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Chris Mullin played more years (+2) and had more offensive rebounds (+955), defensive rebounds (+2,800), steals (+1,453) and blocks (+545)
- Oscar Robertson played more games (+54) and had more points (+8,799), field goals made (+2,768), free throws made (+4,078), total rebounds (+3,770) and assists (+6,437)
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- Oscar Robertson had more personal fouls (+881)
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- Oscar Robertson had more field goals attempted (+6,377) and free throws attempted (+5,007)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Chris Mullin 16
+2
Oscar Robertson 14
Games
Chris Mullin 986
Oscar Robertson 1,040
+54
Points
Chris Mullin 17,911
Oscar Robertson 26,710
+8,799
Field Goals Made
Chris Mullin 6,740
Oscar Robertson 9,508
+2,768
Field Goals Attempted
Chris Mullin 13,243
Oscar Robertson 19,620
+6,377
3-Pointers Made
Chris Mullin 815
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Chris Mullin 2,120
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Chris Mullin 3,616
Oscar Robertson 7,694
+4,078
Free Throws Attempted
Chris Mullin 4,178
Oscar Robertson 9,185
+5,007
Offensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 1,026
+955
Oscar Robertson 71
*
Defensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 3,008
+2,800
Oscar Robertson 208
*
Total Rebounds
Chris Mullin 4,034
Oscar Robertson 7,804
+3,770
Assists
Chris Mullin 3,450
Oscar Robertson 9,887
+6,437
Steals
Chris Mullin 1,530
+1,453
Oscar Robertson 77
*
Blocks
Chris Mullin 549
+545
Oscar Robertson 4
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 2,315
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 2,050
Oscar Robertson 2,931
+881

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Chris Mullin had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Oscar Robertson.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Chris Mullin 50.9%
+2.4
Oscar Robertson 48.5%
3-Point Percentage
Chris Mullin 38.4%
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Chris Mullin 86.5%
+2.7
Oscar Robertson 83.8%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Oscar Robertson had better averages in points, rebounds and assists while Chris Mullin had better averages in steals and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Chris Mullin had better averages in defensive rebounds (+0.3), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+0.3)
- Oscar Robertson had better averages in points (+8.4), field goals made (+2.6), free throws made (+3.9), offensive rebounds (+0.3), total rebounds (+3.4) and assists (+6.8)
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- Oscar Robertson had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1)
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- Oscar Robertson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.6) and free throws attempted (+4.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Chris Mullin 13.8
Oscar Robertson 22.2
+8.4
Field Goals Made
Chris Mullin 5.2
Oscar Robertson 7.8
+2.6
Field Goals Attempted
Chris Mullin 10.4
Oscar Robertson 17.0
+6.6
3-Pointers Made
Chris Mullin 0.9
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Chris Mullin 2.3
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Chris Mullin 2.6
Oscar Robertson 6.5
+3.9
Free Throws Attempted
Chris Mullin 3.0
Oscar Robertson 7.6
+4.6
Offensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 0.6
Oscar Robertson 0.9
+0.3 *
Defensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 2.7
+0.3
Oscar Robertson 2.4
*
Total Rebounds
Chris Mullin 3.3
Oscar Robertson 6.7
+3.4
Assists
Chris Mullin 2.1
Oscar Robertson 8.9
+6.8
Steals
Chris Mullin 1.0
+0.1
Oscar Robertson 0.9
*
Blocks
Chris Mullin 0.6
+0.3
Oscar Robertson 0.3
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 1.9
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 2.0
Oscar Robertson 3.1
+1.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Oscar Robertson had more total points, rebounds and assists while Chris Mullin had more total steals and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Chris Mullin had more offensive rebounds (+31), defensive rebounds (+152), steals (+59) and blocks (+41)
- Oscar Robertson played more years (+2) and games (+15), and had more points (+928), field goals made (+309), free throws made (+377), total rebounds (+341) and assists (+621)
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- Oscar Robertson had more personal fouls (+122)
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- Oscar Robertson had more field goals attempted (+726) and free throws attempted (+442)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Chris Mullin 8
Oscar Robertson 10
+2
Games
Chris Mullin 71
Oscar Robertson 86
+15
Points
Chris Mullin 982
Oscar Robertson 1,910
+928
Field Goals Made
Chris Mullin 366
Oscar Robertson 675
+309
Field Goals Attempted
Chris Mullin 740
Oscar Robertson 1,466
+726
3-Pointers Made
Chris Mullin 67
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Chris Mullin 164
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Chris Mullin 183
Oscar Robertson 560
+377
Free Throws Attempted
Chris Mullin 213
Oscar Robertson 655
+442
Offensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 46
+31
Oscar Robertson 15
*
Defensive Rebounds
Chris Mullin 191
+152
Oscar Robertson 39
*
Total Rebounds
Chris Mullin 237
Oscar Robertson 578
+341
Assists
Chris Mullin 148
Oscar Robertson 769
+621
Steals
Chris Mullin 74
+59
Oscar Robertson 15
*
Blocks
Chris Mullin 45
+41
Oscar Robertson 4
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 136
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Chris Mullin 145
Oscar Robertson 267
+122

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Chris Mullin had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Oscar Robertson.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Chris Mullin 49.5%
+3.5
Oscar Robertson 46.0%
3-Point Percentage
Chris Mullin 40.9%
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Chris Mullin 85.9%
+0.4
Oscar Robertson 85.5%
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