Complete Stats Comparison of Clyde Drexler and Robert Parish

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Clyde Drexler and Robert Parish 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)		2
(assists, steals)		15
seasons
Robert Parish2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		21
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)		3
(points, assists, steals)		15
Playoffs
Robert Parish2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		16
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		6
stats		2
stats
Robert Parish6
stats		8
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Clyde Drexler6
stats		6
stats		2
stats
Robert Parish5
stats		8
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...

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 Robert Parish had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Clyde Drexler had better averages in points (+5.9), field goals made (+1.7), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+1.8), assists (+4.2) and steals (+1.2)
- Robert Parish had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+2.6), total rebounds (+3.0) and blocks (+0.8)
- Clyde Drexler had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Clyde Drexler had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.2), 3-pointers attempted (+2.4) and free throws attempted (+2.0)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Clyde Drexler 20.4
+5.9
Robert Parish 14.5
Field Goals Made
Clyde Drexler 7.7
+1.7
Robert Parish 6.0
Field Goals Attempted
Clyde Drexler 16.3
+5.2
Robert Parish 11.1
3-Pointers Made
Clyde Drexler 0.8
+0.8
Robert Parish 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Clyde Drexler 2.4
+2.4
Robert Parish 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
Clyde Drexler 4.3
+1.8
Robert Parish 2.5
Free Throws Attempted
Clyde Drexler 5.5
+2.0
Robert Parish 3.5
Offensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 2.4
Robert Parish 2.9
+0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 3.7
Robert Parish 6.3
+2.6
Total Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 6.1
Robert Parish 9.1
+3.0
Assists
Clyde Drexler 5.6
+4.2
Robert Parish 1.4
Steals
Clyde Drexler 2.0
+1.2
Robert Parish 0.8
Blocks
Clyde Drexler 0.7
Robert Parish 1.5
+0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 2.7
+0.6
Robert Parish 2.1
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 3.0
+0.2
Robert Parish 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, Robert Parish had more total points, rebounds and blocks while Clyde Drexler had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Clyde Drexler had more 3-pointers made (+827), free throws made (+592), assists (+3,945) and steals (+988)
- Robert Parish played more years (+6) and games (+525), and had more points (+1,139), field goals made (+1,279), offensive rebounds (+1,983), defensive rebounds (+6,055), total rebounds (+8,038) and blocks (+1,642)
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- Robert Parish had more turnovers (+206) and personal fouls (+1,158)
- Clyde Drexler had more 3-pointers attempted (+2,597) and free throws attempted (+268)
- Robert Parish had more field goals attempted (+241)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Clyde Drexler 15
Robert Parish 21
+6
Games
Clyde Drexler 1,086
Robert Parish 1,611
+525
Points
Clyde Drexler 22,195
Robert Parish 23,334
+1,139
Field Goals Made
Clyde Drexler 8,335
Robert Parish 9,614
+1,279
Field Goals Attempted
Clyde Drexler 17,673
Robert Parish 17,914
+241
3-Pointers Made
Clyde Drexler 827
+827
Robert Parish 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Clyde Drexler 2,603
+2,597
Robert Parish 6
*
Free Throws Made
Clyde Drexler 4,698
+592
Robert Parish 4,106
Free Throws Attempted
Clyde Drexler 5,962
+268
Robert Parish 5,694
Offensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 2,615
Robert Parish 4,598
+1,983
Defensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 4,062
Robert Parish 10,117
+6,055
Total Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 6,677
Robert Parish 14,715
+8,038
Assists
Clyde Drexler 6,125
+3,945
Robert Parish 2,180
Steals
Clyde Drexler 2,207
+988
Robert Parish 1,219
Blocks
Clyde Drexler 719
Robert Parish 2,361
+1,642
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 2,977
Robert Parish 3,183
+206 *
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 3,285
Robert Parish 4,443
+1,158

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 Robert Parish had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Clyde Drexler 47.2%
Robert Parish 53.7%
+6.5
3-Point Percentage
Clyde Drexler 31.8%
+31.8
Robert Parish 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Clyde Drexler 78.8%
+6.7
Robert Parish 72.1%

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 Robert Parish had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Clyde Drexler had better averages in points (+5.1), field goals made (+1.2), 3-pointers made (+1.0), free throws made (+1.6), assists (+4.8) and steals (+1.1)
- Robert Parish had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+2.1), total rebounds (+2.7) and blocks (+1.0)
- Clyde Drexler had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.6)
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- Clyde Drexler had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.4), 3-pointers attempted (+3.4) and free throws attempted (+1.7)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Clyde Drexler 20.4
+5.1
Robert Parish 15.3
Field Goals Made
Clyde Drexler 7.4
+1.2
Robert Parish 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
Clyde Drexler 16.6
+4.4
Robert Parish 12.2
3-Pointers Made
Clyde Drexler 1.0
+1.0
Robert Parish 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Clyde Drexler 3.4
+3.4
Robert Parish 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
Clyde Drexler 4.6
+1.6
Robert Parish 3.0
Free Throws Attempted
Clyde Drexler 5.9
+1.7
Robert Parish 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 2.5
Robert Parish 3.1
+0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 4.4
Robert Parish 6.5
+2.1
Total Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 6.9
Robert Parish 9.6
+2.7
Assists
Clyde Drexler 6.1
+4.8
Robert Parish 1.3
Steals
Clyde Drexler 1.9
+1.1
Robert Parish 0.8
Blocks
Clyde Drexler 0.7
Robert Parish 1.7
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 2.7
+0.6
Robert Parish 2.1
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 3.4
Robert Parish 3.4

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 points, assists and steals while Robert Parish had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Clyde Drexler had more points (+143), 3-pointers made (+141), free throws made (+114), assists (+657) and steals (+133)
- Robert Parish played more years (+1) and games (+39), and had more field goals made (+56), offensive rebounds (+212), defensive rebounds (+551), total rebounds (+763) and blocks (+201)
- Clyde Drexler had more turnovers (+32)
- Robert Parish had more personal fouls (+131)
- Clyde Drexler had more field goals attempted (+169), 3-pointers attempted (+488) and free throws attempted (+81)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Clyde Drexler 15
Robert Parish 16
+1
Games
Clyde Drexler 145
Robert Parish 184
+39
Points
Clyde Drexler 2,963
+143
Robert Parish 2,820
Field Goals Made
Clyde Drexler 1,076
Robert Parish 1,132
+56
Field Goals Attempted
Clyde Drexler 2,408
+169
Robert Parish 2,239
3-Pointers Made
Clyde Drexler 141
+141
Robert Parish 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Clyde Drexler 489
+488
Robert Parish 1
*
Free Throws Made
Clyde Drexler 670
+114
Robert Parish 556
Free Throws Attempted
Clyde Drexler 851
+81
Robert Parish 770
Offensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 359
Robert Parish 571
+212
Defensive Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 643
Robert Parish 1,194
+551
Total Rebounds
Clyde Drexler 1,002
Robert Parish 1,765
+763
Assists
Clyde Drexler 891
+657
Robert Parish 234
Steals
Clyde Drexler 278
+133
Robert Parish 145
Blocks
Clyde Drexler 108
Robert Parish 309
+201
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 397
+32
Robert Parish 365
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Clyde Drexler 486
Robert Parish 617
+131

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 Robert Parish had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Clyde Drexler 44.7%
Robert Parish 50.6%
+5.9
3-Point Percentage
Clyde Drexler 28.8%
+28.8
Robert Parish 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Clyde Drexler 78.7%
+6.5
Robert Parish 72.2%
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