Complete Stats Comparison of Clyde Drexler and James Worthy

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Clyde Drexler and James Worthy 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 Drexler4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
seasons
James Worthy0
0
12
seasons
they are tied1
(blocks)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Clyde Drexler3
(rebounds, assists, steals)		4
(rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
James Worthy1
(points)		1
(points)		9
Playoffs
they are tied1
(blocks)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Clyde Drexler9
stats		12
stats		2
stats
James Worthy2
stats		2
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Clyde Drexler7
stats		10
stats		2
stats
James Worthy4
stats		4
stats		1
stat
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, Clyde Drexler had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals than James Worthy. They are tied in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Clyde Drexler had better averages in points (+2.8), field goals made (+0.3), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+1.7), offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+0.3), total rebounds (+1.0), assists (+2.6) and steals (+0.9)
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- Clyde Drexler had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Clyde Drexler had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.0), 3-pointers attempted (+1.9) and free throws attempted (+2.1)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Clyde Drexler 20.4
+2.8
James Worthy 17.6
Field Goals Made
Clyde Drexler 7.7
+0.3
James Worthy 7.4
Field Goals Attempted
Clyde Drexler 16.3
+2.0
James Worthy 14.3
3-Pointers Made
Clyde Drexler 0.8
+0.7
James Worthy 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Clyde Drexler 2.4
+1.9
James Worthy 0.5
Free Throws Made
Clyde Drexler 4.3
+1.7
James Worthy 2.6
Free Throws Attempted
Clyde Drexler 5.5
+2.1
James Worthy 3.4
Offensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 2.4
+0.7
James Worthy 1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 3.7
+0.3
James Worthy 3.4
Total Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 6.1
+1.0
James Worthy 5.1
Assists
Clyde Drexler 5.6
+2.6
James Worthy 3.0
Steals
Clyde Drexler 2.0
+0.9
James Worthy 1.1
Blocks
Clyde Drexler 0.7
James Worthy 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 2.7
+0.7
James Worthy 2.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 3.0
+0.9
James Worthy 2.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Clyde Drexler had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than James Worthy.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Clyde Drexler played more years (+3) and games (+160), and had more points (+5,875), field goals made (+1,457), 3-pointers made (+710), free throws made (+2,251), offensive rebounds (+1,054), defensive rebounds (+915), total rebounds (+1,969), assists (+3,334), steals (+1,166) and blocks (+95)
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- Clyde Drexler had more turnovers (+1,118) and personal fouls (+1,310)
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- Clyde Drexler had more field goals attempted (+4,469), 3-pointers attempted (+2,117) and free throws attempted (+2,778)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Clyde Drexler 15
+3
James Worthy 12
Games
Clyde Drexler 1,086
+160
James Worthy 926
Points
Clyde Drexler 22,195
+5,875
James Worthy 16,320
Field Goals Made
Clyde Drexler 8,335
+1,457
James Worthy 6,878
Field Goals Attempted
Clyde Drexler 17,673
+4,469
James Worthy 13,204
3-Pointers Made
Clyde Drexler 827
+710
James Worthy 117
3-Pointers Attempted
Clyde Drexler 2,603
+2,117
James Worthy 486
Free Throws Made
Clyde Drexler 4,698
+2,251
James Worthy 2,447
Free Throws Attempted
Clyde Drexler 5,962
+2,778
James Worthy 3,184
Offensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 2,615
+1,054
James Worthy 1,561
Defensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 4,062
+915
James Worthy 3,147
Total Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 6,677
+1,969
James Worthy 4,708
Assists
Clyde Drexler 6,125
+3,334
James Worthy 2,791
Steals
Clyde Drexler 2,207
+1,166
James Worthy 1,041
Blocks
Clyde Drexler 719
+95
James Worthy 624
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 2,977
+1,118
James Worthy 1,859
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 3,285
+1,310
James Worthy 1,975

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 James Worthy had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Clyde Drexler 47.2%
James Worthy 52.1%
+4.9
3-Point Percentage
Clyde Drexler 31.8%
+7.7
James Worthy 24.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Clyde Drexler 78.8%
+1.9
James Worthy 76.9%

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 rebounds, assists and steals while James Worthy had better average in points. They are tied in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Clyde Drexler had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.9), free throws made (+1.3), offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+1.0), total rebounds (+1.7), assists (+2.9) and steals (+0.7)
- James Worthy had better averages in points (+0.7) and field goals made (+1.5)
- Clyde Drexler had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Clyde Drexler had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.3), 3-pointers attempted (+2.9) and free throws attempted (+1.3)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Clyde Drexler 20.4
James Worthy 21.1
+0.7
Field Goals Made
Clyde Drexler 7.4
James Worthy 8.9
+1.5
Field Goals Attempted
Clyde Drexler 16.6
+0.3
James Worthy 16.3
3-Pointers Made
Clyde Drexler 1.0
+0.9
James Worthy 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Clyde Drexler 3.4
+2.9
James Worthy 0.5
Free Throws Made
Clyde Drexler 4.6
+1.3
James Worthy 3.3
Free Throws Attempted
Clyde Drexler 5.9
+1.3
James Worthy 4.6
Offensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 2.5
+0.7
James Worthy 1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 4.4
+1.0
James Worthy 3.4
Total Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 6.9
+1.7
James Worthy 5.2
Assists
Clyde Drexler 6.1
+2.9
James Worthy 3.2
Steals
Clyde Drexler 1.9
+0.7
James Worthy 1.2
Blocks
Clyde Drexler 0.7
James Worthy 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 2.7
+0.6
James Worthy 2.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 3.4
+0.9
James Worthy 2.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Clyde Drexler had more total rebounds, assists, steals and blocks while James Worthy had more total points.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Clyde Drexler played more years (+6) and games (+2), and had more 3-pointers made (+127), free throws made (+196), offensive rebounds (+102), defensive rebounds (+153), total rebounds (+255), assists (+428), steals (+101) and blocks (+12)
- James Worthy had more points (+59) and field goals made (+191)
- Clyde Drexler had more turnovers (+99) and personal fouls (+134)
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- Clyde Drexler had more field goals attempted (+79), 3-pointers attempted (+422) and free throws attempted (+199)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Clyde Drexler 15
+6
James Worthy 9
Games
Clyde Drexler 145
+2
James Worthy 143
Points
Clyde Drexler 2,963
James Worthy 3,022
+59
Field Goals Made
Clyde Drexler 1,076
James Worthy 1,267
+191
Field Goals Attempted
Clyde Drexler 2,408
+79
James Worthy 2,329
3-Pointers Made
Clyde Drexler 141
+127
James Worthy 14
3-Pointers Attempted
Clyde Drexler 489
+422
James Worthy 67
Free Throws Made
Clyde Drexler 670
+196
James Worthy 474
Free Throws Attempted
Clyde Drexler 851
+199
James Worthy 652
Offensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 359
+102
James Worthy 257
Defensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 643
+153
James Worthy 490
Total Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 1,002
+255
James Worthy 747
Assists
Clyde Drexler 891
+428
James Worthy 463
Steals
Clyde Drexler 278
+101
James Worthy 177
Blocks
Clyde Drexler 108
+12
James Worthy 96
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 397
+99
James Worthy 298
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 486
+134
James Worthy 352

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 James Worthy had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Clyde Drexler 44.7%
James Worthy 54.4%
+9.7
3-Point Percentage
Clyde Drexler 28.8%
+7.9
James Worthy 20.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Clyde Drexler 78.7%
+6.0
James Worthy 72.7%
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