Complete Stats Comparison of Damian Lillard and Kevin McHale

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Damian Lillard and Kevin McHale 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
Damian Lillard3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		13
seasons
Kevin McHale2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Damian Lillard3
(points, assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		10
Playoffs
Kevin McHale2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Damian Lillard7
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Kevin McHale5
stats		6
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
Damian Lillard7
stats		5
stats		1
stat
Kevin McHale5
stats		9
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...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Damian Lillard has better averages in points, assists and steals while Kevin McHale has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Damian Lillard has better averages in points (+7.2), field goals made (+1.1), 3-pointers made (+3.1), free throws made (+2.1), assists (+5.0) and steals (+0.6)
- Kevin McHale has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+1.2), total rebounds (+3.0) and blocks (+1.4)
- Damian Lillard has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.9)
- Kevin McHale has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.9)
- Damian Lillard has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.7), 3-pointers attempted (+8.2) and free throws attempted (+1.8)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Damian Lillard 25.1
+7.2
Kevin McHale 17.9
Field Goals Made
Damian Lillard 8.1
+1.1
Kevin McHale 7.0
Field Goals Attempted
Damian Lillard 18.4
+5.7
Kevin McHale 12.7
3-Pointers Made
Damian Lillard 3.1
+3.1
Kevin McHale 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Damian Lillard 8.4
+8.2
Kevin McHale 0.2
Free Throws Made
Damian Lillard 5.8
+2.1
Kevin McHale 3.7
Free Throws Attempted
Damian Lillard 6.5
+1.8
Kevin McHale 4.7
Offensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 0.6
Kevin McHale 2.4
+1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 3.7
Kevin McHale 4.9
+1.2
Total Rebounds
Damian Lillard 4.3
Kevin McHale 7.3
+3.0
Assists
Damian Lillard 6.7
+5.0
Kevin McHale 1.7
Steals
Damian Lillard 1.0
+0.6
Kevin McHale 0.4
Blocks
Damian Lillard 0.3
Kevin McHale 1.7
+1.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 2.8
+0.9
Kevin McHale 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 1.9
Kevin McHale 2.8
+0.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Damian Lillard has more total points, assists and steals while Kevin McHale has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Damian Lillard has more points (+5,263), field goals made (+436), 3-pointers made (+2,763), free throws made (+1,628), assists (+4,399) and steals (+530)
- Kevin McHale played more games (+71) and has more offensive rebounds (+1,824), defensive rebounds (+1,453), total rebounds (+3,277) and blocks (+1,423)
- Damian Lillard has more turnovers (+648)
- Kevin McHale has more personal fouls (+1,050)
- Damian Lillard has more field goals attempted (+4,234), 3-pointers attempted (+7,399) and free throws attempted (+1,299)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Damian Lillard 13
Kevin McHale 13
Games
Damian Lillard 900
Kevin McHale 971
+71
Points
Damian Lillard 22,598
+5,263
Kevin McHale 17,335
Field Goals Made
Damian Lillard 7,266
+436
Kevin McHale 6,830
Field Goals Attempted
Damian Lillard 16,568
+4,234
Kevin McHale 12,334
3-Pointers Made
Damian Lillard 2,804
+2,763
Kevin McHale 41
3-Pointers Attempted
Damian Lillard 7,556
+7,399
Kevin McHale 157
Free Throws Made
Damian Lillard 5,262
+1,628
Kevin McHale 3,634
Free Throws Attempted
Damian Lillard 5,853
+1,299
Kevin McHale 4,554
Offensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 534
Kevin McHale 2,358
+1,824
Defensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 3,311
Kevin McHale 4,764
+1,453
Total Rebounds
Damian Lillard 3,845
Kevin McHale 7,122
+3,277
Assists
Damian Lillard 6,069
+4,399
Kevin McHale 1,670
Steals
Damian Lillard 874
+530
Kevin McHale 344
Blocks
Damian Lillard 267
Kevin McHale 1,690
+1,423
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 2,541
+648
Kevin McHale 1,893
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 1,708
Kevin McHale 2,758
+1,050

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Damian Lillard has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Kevin McHale has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Damian Lillard 43.9%
Kevin McHale 55.4%
+11.5
3-Point Percentage
Damian Lillard 37.1%
+11.0
Kevin McHale 26.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Damian Lillard 89.9%
+10.1
Kevin McHale 79.8%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Damian Lillard has better averages in points, assists and steals while Kevin McHale has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Damian Lillard has better averages in points (+6.4), field goals made (+0.9), 3-pointers made (+3.3), free throws made (+1.5), assists (+4.5) and steals (+0.7)
- Kevin McHale has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.0), defensive rebounds (+1.0), total rebounds (+3.0) and blocks (+1.4)
- Damian Lillard has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.1)
- Kevin McHale has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1)
- Damian Lillard has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.8), 3-pointers attempted (+8.8) and free throws attempted (+1.0)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Damian Lillard 25.2
+6.4
Kevin McHale 18.8
Field Goals Made
Damian Lillard 8.0
+0.9
Kevin McHale 7.1
Field Goals Attempted
Damian Lillard 19.5
+6.8
Kevin McHale 12.7
3-Pointers Made
Damian Lillard 3.3
+3.3
Kevin McHale 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Damian Lillard 8.9
+8.8
Kevin McHale 0.1
Free Throws Made
Damian Lillard 6.0
+1.5
Kevin McHale 4.5
Free Throws Attempted
Damian Lillard 6.8
+1.0
Kevin McHale 5.8
Offensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 0.7
Kevin McHale 2.7
+2.0
Defensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 3.7
Kevin McHale 4.7
+1.0
Total Rebounds
Damian Lillard 4.4
Kevin McHale 7.4
+3.0
Assists
Damian Lillard 6.1
+4.5
Kevin McHale 1.6
Steals
Damian Lillard 1.1
+0.7
Kevin McHale 0.4
Blocks
Damian Lillard 0.3
Kevin McHale 1.7
+1.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 3.0
+1.1
Kevin McHale 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 2.3
Kevin McHale 3.4
+1.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Kevin McHale has more total points, rebounds and blocks while Damian Lillard has more total assists and steals.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Damian Lillard has more 3-pointers made (+214), assists (+140) and steals (+13)
- Kevin McHale played more years (+3) and games (+101), and has more points (+1,467), field goals made (+663), free throws made (+355), offensive rebounds (+410), defensive rebounds (+547), total rebounds (+957) and blocks (+260)
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- Kevin McHale has more turnovers (+123) and personal fouls (+416)
- Damian Lillard has more 3-pointers attempted (+582)
- Kevin McHale has more field goals attempted (+821) and free throws attempted (+512)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Damian Lillard 10
Kevin McHale 13
+3
Games
Damian Lillard 68
Kevin McHale 169
+101
Points
Damian Lillard 1,715
Kevin McHale 3,182
+1,467
Field Goals Made
Damian Lillard 541
Kevin McHale 1,204
+663
Field Goals Attempted
Damian Lillard 1,324
Kevin McHale 2,145
+821
3-Pointers Made
Damian Lillard 222
+214
Kevin McHale 8
3-Pointers Attempted
Damian Lillard 603
+582
Kevin McHale 21
Free Throws Made
Damian Lillard 411
Kevin McHale 766
+355
Free Throws Attempted
Damian Lillard 460
Kevin McHale 972
+512
Offensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 46
Kevin McHale 456
+410
Defensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 250
Kevin McHale 797
+547
Total Rebounds
Damian Lillard 296
Kevin McHale 1,253
+957
Assists
Damian Lillard 414
+140
Kevin McHale 274
Steals
Damian Lillard 78
+13
Kevin McHale 65
Blocks
Damian Lillard 21
Kevin McHale 281
+260
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 203
Kevin McHale 326
+123
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 155
Kevin McHale 571
+416

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kevin McHale has better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Damian Lillard has better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Damian Lillard 40.9%
Kevin McHale 56.1%
+15.2
3-Point Percentage
Damian Lillard 36.8%
Kevin McHale 38.1%
+1.3
Free Throw Percentage
Damian Lillard 89.3%
+10.5
Kevin McHale 78.8%
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