Complete Stats Comparison of Damian Lillard and Zion Williamson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Damian Lillard and Zion Williamson 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 / Scoring / 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
Damian Lillard2
(points, assists)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
seasons
Zion Williamson3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		0
6
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Damian Lillard5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		10
Playoffs
Zion Williamson0
0
0
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Damian Lillard5
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Zion Williamson6
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Damian Lillard10
stats		12
stats		3
stats
Zion Williamson2
stats		2
stats		0
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, Zion Williamson has better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Damian Lillard has better averages in points and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Damian Lillard has better averages in points (+0.5), 3-pointers made (+3.0), free throws made (+0.3) and assists (+2.4)
- Zion Williamson has better averages in field goals made (+1.4), offensive rebounds (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+0.6), total rebounds (+2.3), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+0.3)
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- Zion Williamson has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Damian Lillard has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.2) and 3-pointers attempted (+7.9)
- Zion Williamson has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Damian Lillard 25.1
+0.5
Zion Williamson 24.6
Field Goals Made
Damian Lillard 8.1
Zion Williamson 9.5
+1.4
Field Goals Attempted
Damian Lillard 18.4
+2.2
Zion Williamson 16.2
3-Pointers Made
Damian Lillard 3.1
+3.0
Zion Williamson 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Damian Lillard 8.4
+7.9
Zion Williamson 0.5
Free Throws Made
Damian Lillard 5.8
+0.3
Zion Williamson 5.5
Free Throws Attempted
Damian Lillard 6.5
Zion Williamson 7.9
+1.4
Offensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 0.6
Zion Williamson 2.3
+1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 3.7
Zion Williamson 4.3
+0.6
Total Rebounds
Damian Lillard 4.3
Zion Williamson 6.6
+2.3
Assists
Damian Lillard 6.7
+2.4
Zion Williamson 4.3
Steals
Damian Lillard 1.0
Zion Williamson 1.1
+0.1
Blocks
Damian Lillard 0.3
Zion Williamson 0.6
+0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 2.8
Zion Williamson 2.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 1.9
Zion Williamson 2.3
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Damian Lillard has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Zion Williamson.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Damian Lillard played more years (+7) and games (+683), and has more points (+17,254), field goals made (+5,203), 3-pointers made (+2,772), free throws made (+4,076), offensive rebounds (+37), defensive rebounds (+2,374), total rebounds (+2,411), assists (+5,135), steals (+646) and blocks (+128)
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- Damian Lillard has more turnovers (+1,923) and personal fouls (+1,219)
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- Damian Lillard has more field goals attempted (+13,053), 3-pointers attempted (+7,458) and free throws attempted (+4,131)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Damian Lillard 13
+7
Zion Williamson 6
Games
Damian Lillard 900
+683
Zion Williamson 217
Points
Damian Lillard 22,598
+17,254
Zion Williamson 5,344
Field Goals Made
Damian Lillard 7,266
+5,203
Zion Williamson 2,063
Field Goals Attempted
Damian Lillard 16,568
+13,053
Zion Williamson 3,515
3-Pointers Made
Damian Lillard 2,804
+2,772
Zion Williamson 32
3-Pointers Attempted
Damian Lillard 7,556
+7,458
Zion Williamson 98
Free Throws Made
Damian Lillard 5,262
+4,076
Zion Williamson 1,186
Free Throws Attempted
Damian Lillard 5,853
+4,131
Zion Williamson 1,722
Offensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 534
+37
Zion Williamson 497
Defensive Rebounds
Damian Lillard 3,311
+2,374
Zion Williamson 937
Total Rebounds
Damian Lillard 3,845
+2,411
Zion Williamson 1,434
Assists
Damian Lillard 6,069
+5,135
Zion Williamson 934
Steals
Damian Lillard 874
+646
Zion Williamson 228
Blocks
Damian Lillard 267
+128
Zion Williamson 139
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 2,541
+1,923
Zion Williamson 618
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Damian Lillard 1,708
+1,219
Zion Williamson 489

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 Zion Williamson has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Damian Lillard 43.9%
Zion Williamson 58.7%
+14.8
3-Point Percentage
Damian Lillard 37.1%
+4.4
Zion Williamson 32.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Damian Lillard 89.9%
+21.0
Zion Williamson 68.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Damian Lillard has better averages in points (+25.2), field goals made (+8.0), 3-pointers made (+3.3), free throws made (+6.0), offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+3.7), total rebounds (+4.4), assists (+6.1), steals (+1.1) and blocks (+0.3)
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- Damian Lillard has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+3.0) and personal fouls (+2.3)
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- Damian Lillard has higher averages in field goals attempted (+19.5), 3-pointers attempted (+8.9) and free throws attempted (+6.8)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Damian Lillard played more years (+10) and games (+68), and has more points (+1,715), field goals made (+541), 3-pointers made (+222), free throws made (+411), offensive rebounds (+46), defensive rebounds (+250), total rebounds (+296), assists (+414), steals (+78) and blocks (+21)
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- Damian Lillard has more turnovers (+203) and personal fouls (+155)
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- Damian Lillard has more field goals attempted (+1,324), 3-pointers attempted (+603) and free throws attempted (+460)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- Damian Lillard has field goal percentage (+40.9), 3-point percentage (+36.8) and free throw percentage (+89.3)
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