Complete Stats Comparison of Clyde Drexler and Bill Walton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Clyde Drexler and Bill Walton 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
Clyde Drexler3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		15
seasons
Bill Walton2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		10
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Clyde Drexler3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
Bill Walton2
(rebounds, blocks)		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
Clyde Drexler6
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Bill Walton4
stats		3
stats		1
stat
they are tied2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Clyde Drexler7
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Bill Walton5
stats		2
stats		1
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...

Notes: 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, Clyde Drexler had better averages in points, assists and steals while Bill Walton had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Clyde Drexler had better averages in points (+7.1), field goals made (+2.2), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+1.9), assists (+2.2) and steals (+1.2)
- Bill Walton had better averages in defensive rebounds (+4.5), total rebounds (+4.4) and blocks (+1.5)
- Clyde Drexler had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Clyde Drexler had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.8), 3-pointers attempted (+2.4) and free throws attempted (+1.9)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Clyde Drexler 20.4
+7.1
Bill Walton 13.3
Field Goals Made
Clyde Drexler 7.7
+2.2
Bill Walton 5.5
Field Goals Attempted
Clyde Drexler 16.3
+5.8
Bill Walton 10.5
3-Pointers Made
Clyde Drexler 0.8
+0.8
Bill Walton 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Clyde Drexler 2.4
+2.4
Bill Walton 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
Clyde Drexler 4.3
+1.9
Bill Walton 2.4
Free Throws Attempted
Clyde Drexler 5.5
+1.9
Bill Walton 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 2.4
Bill Walton 2.4
Defensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 3.7
Bill Walton 8.2
+4.5
Total Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 6.1
Bill Walton 10.5
+4.4
Assists
Clyde Drexler 5.6
+2.2
Bill Walton 3.4
Steals
Clyde Drexler 2.0
+1.2
Bill Walton 0.8
Blocks
Clyde Drexler 0.7
Bill Walton 2.2
+1.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 2.7
Bill Walton 2.7
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 3.0
+0.2
Bill Walton 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Clyde Drexler had more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Bill Walton had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Clyde Drexler played more years (+5) and games (+618), and had more points (+15,980), field goals made (+5,783), 3-pointers made (+827), free throws made (+3,587), offensive rebounds (+1,512), defensive rebounds (+242), total rebounds (+1,754), assists (+4,535) and steals (+1,827)
- Bill Walton had more blocks (+315)
- Clyde Drexler had more turnovers (+2,112) and personal fouls (+1,987)
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- Clyde Drexler had more field goals attempted (+12,773), 3-pointers attempted (+2,599) and free throws attempted (+4,279)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Clyde Drexler 15
+5
Bill Walton 10
Games
Clyde Drexler 1,086
+618
Bill Walton 468
Points
Clyde Drexler 22,195
+15,980
Bill Walton 6,215
Field Goals Made
Clyde Drexler 8,335
+5,783
Bill Walton 2,552
Field Goals Attempted
Clyde Drexler 17,673
+12,773
Bill Walton 4,900
3-Pointers Made
Clyde Drexler 827
+827
Bill Walton 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Clyde Drexler 2,603
+2,599
Bill Walton 4
*
Free Throws Made
Clyde Drexler 4,698
+3,587
Bill Walton 1,111
Free Throws Attempted
Clyde Drexler 5,962
+4,279
Bill Walton 1,683
Offensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 2,615
+1,512
Bill Walton 1,103
Defensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 4,062
+242
Bill Walton 3,820
Total Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 6,677
+1,754
Bill Walton 4,923
Assists
Clyde Drexler 6,125
+4,535
Bill Walton 1,590
Steals
Clyde Drexler 2,207
+1,827
Bill Walton 380
Blocks
Clyde Drexler 719
Bill Walton 1,034
+315
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 2,977
+2,112
Bill Walton 865
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 3,285
+1,987
Bill Walton 1,298

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Clyde Drexler had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Bill Walton had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Clyde Drexler 47.2%
Bill Walton 52.1%
+4.9
3-Point Percentage
Clyde Drexler 31.8%
+31.8
Bill Walton 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Clyde Drexler 78.8%
+12.8
Bill Walton 66.0%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Clyde Drexler had better averages in points, assists and steals while Bill Walton had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Clyde Drexler had better averages in points (+9.6), field goals made (+2.7), 3-pointers made (+1.0), free throws made (+3.2), offensive rebounds (+0.6), assists (+3.1) and steals (+1.2)
- Bill Walton had better averages in defensive rebounds (+2.7), total rebounds (+2.2) and blocks (+1.0)
- Clyde Drexler had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.5) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Clyde Drexler had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.7), 3-pointers attempted (+3.4) and free throws attempted (+3.8)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Clyde Drexler 20.4
+9.6
Bill Walton 10.8
Field Goals Made
Clyde Drexler 7.4
+2.7
Bill Walton 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
Clyde Drexler 16.6
+7.7
Bill Walton 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Clyde Drexler 1.0
+1.0
Bill Walton 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Clyde Drexler 3.4
+3.4
Bill Walton 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
Clyde Drexler 4.6
+3.2
Bill Walton 1.4
Free Throws Attempted
Clyde Drexler 5.9
+3.8
Bill Walton 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 2.5
+0.6
Bill Walton 1.9
Defensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 4.4
Bill Walton 7.1
+2.7
Total Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 6.9
Bill Walton 9.1
+2.2
Assists
Clyde Drexler 6.1
+3.1
Bill Walton 3.0
Steals
Clyde Drexler 1.9
+1.2
Bill Walton 0.7
Blocks
Clyde Drexler 0.7
Bill Walton 1.7
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 2.7
+1.5
Bill Walton 1.2
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 3.4
+0.4
Bill Walton 3.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Clyde Drexler had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Bill Walton.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Clyde Drexler played more years (+11) and games (+96), and had more points (+2,435), field goals made (+846), 3-pointers made (+141), free throws made (+602), offensive rebounds (+264), defensive rebounds (+294), total rebounds (+558), assists (+746), steals (+246) and blocks (+25)
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- Clyde Drexler had more turnovers (+361) and personal fouls (+337)
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- Clyde Drexler had more field goals attempted (+1,970), 3-pointers attempted (+488) and free throws attempted (+750)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Clyde Drexler 15
+11
Bill Walton 4
Games
Clyde Drexler 145
+96
Bill Walton 49
Points
Clyde Drexler 2,963
+2,435
Bill Walton 528
Field Goals Made
Clyde Drexler 1,076
+846
Bill Walton 230
Field Goals Attempted
Clyde Drexler 2,408
+1,970
Bill Walton 438
3-Pointers Made
Clyde Drexler 141
+141
Bill Walton 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Clyde Drexler 489
+488
Bill Walton 1
*
Free Throws Made
Clyde Drexler 670
+602
Bill Walton 68
Free Throws Attempted
Clyde Drexler 851
+750
Bill Walton 101
Offensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 359
+264
Bill Walton 95
Defensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 643
+294
Bill Walton 349
Total Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 1,002
+558
Bill Walton 444
Assists
Clyde Drexler 891
+746
Bill Walton 145
Steals
Clyde Drexler 278
+246
Bill Walton 32
Blocks
Clyde Drexler 108
+25
Bill Walton 83
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 397
+361
Bill Walton 36
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 486
+337
Bill Walton 149

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Clyde Drexler had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Bill Walton had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Clyde Drexler 44.7%
Bill Walton 52.5%
+7.8
3-Point Percentage
Clyde Drexler 28.8%
+28.8
Bill Walton 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Clyde Drexler 78.7%
+11.4
Bill Walton 67.3%
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