Complete Stats Comparison of Deandre Ayton and LaMelo Ball

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Deandre Ayton and LaMelo Ball 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
Deandre Ayton2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		8
seasons
LaMelo Ball3
(points, assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		6
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Deandre Ayton5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		3
Playoffs
LaMelo Ball0
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
Deandre Ayton6
stats		9
stats		1
stat
LaMelo Ball6
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Deandre Ayton9
stats		12
stats		3
stats
LaMelo Ball2
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, LaMelo Ball has better averages in points, assists and steals while Deandre Ayton has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Deandre Ayton has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+2.6), total rebounds (+4.4) and blocks (+0.7)
- LaMelo Ball has better averages in points (+4.5), field goals made (+0.1), 3-pointers made (+2.9), free throws made (+1.5), assists (+5.9) and steals (+0.7)
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- LaMelo Ball has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- LaMelo Ball has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.3), 3-pointers attempted (+8.1) and free throws attempted (+1.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Deandre Ayton 16.4
LaMelo Ball 20.9
+4.5
Field Goals Made
Deandre Ayton 7.3
LaMelo Ball 7.4
+0.1
Field Goals Attempted
Deandre Ayton 12.3
LaMelo Ball 17.6
+5.3
3-Pointers Made
Deandre Ayton 0.1
LaMelo Ball 3.0
+2.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Deandre Ayton 0.3
LaMelo Ball 8.4
+8.1
Free Throws Made
Deandre Ayton 1.7
LaMelo Ball 3.2
+1.5
Free Throws Attempted
Deandre Ayton 2.3
LaMelo Ball 3.8
+1.5
Offensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 3.1
+1.9
LaMelo Ball 1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 7.3
+2.6
LaMelo Ball 4.7
Total Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 10.4
+4.4
LaMelo Ball 6.0
Assists
Deandre Ayton 1.6
LaMelo Ball 7.5
+5.9
Steals
Deandre Ayton 0.7
LaMelo Ball 1.4
+0.7
Blocks
Deandre Ayton 1.0
+0.7
LaMelo Ball 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 1.7
LaMelo Ball 3.3
+1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 2.6
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Deandre Ayton has more total points, rebounds and blocks while LaMelo Ball has more total assists and steals.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Deandre Ayton played more years (+2) and games (+171), and has more points (+1,680), field goals made (+1,224), offensive rebounds (+968), defensive rebounds (+1,897), total rebounds (+2,865) and blocks (+323)
- LaMelo Ball has more 3-pointers made (+716), free throws made (+52), assists (+1,180) and steals (+52)
- Deandre Ayton has more personal fouls (+326)
- LaMelo Ball has more turnovers (+92)
- Deandre Ayton has more field goals attempted (+780) and free throws attempted (+38)
- LaMelo Ball has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,949)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Deandre Ayton 8
+2
LaMelo Ball 6
Games
Deandre Ayton 418
+171
LaMelo Ball 247
Points
Deandre Ayton 6,849
+1,680
LaMelo Ball 5,169
Field Goals Made
Deandre Ayton 3,047
+1,224
LaMelo Ball 1,823
Field Goals Attempted
Deandre Ayton 5,130
+780
LaMelo Ball 4,350
3-Pointers Made
Deandre Ayton 28
LaMelo Ball 744
+716
3-Pointers Attempted
Deandre Ayton 122
LaMelo Ball 2,071
+1,949
Free Throws Made
Deandre Ayton 727
LaMelo Ball 779
+52
Free Throws Attempted
Deandre Ayton 966
+38
LaMelo Ball 928
Offensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 1,275
+968
LaMelo Ball 307
Defensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 3,065
+1,897
LaMelo Ball 1,168
Total Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 4,340
+2,865
LaMelo Ball 1,475
Assists
Deandre Ayton 666
LaMelo Ball 1,846
+1,180
Steals
Deandre Ayton 306
LaMelo Ball 358
+52
Blocks
Deandre Ayton 402
+323
LaMelo Ball 79
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 730
LaMelo Ball 822
+92
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 1,102
+326
LaMelo Ball 776

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, LaMelo Ball has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Deandre Ayton has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Deandre Ayton 59.4%
+17.5
LaMelo Ball 41.9%
3-Point Percentage
Deandre Ayton 23.0%
LaMelo Ball 35.9%
+12.9
Free Throw Percentage
Deandre Ayton 75.3%
LaMelo Ball 83.9%
+8.6

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Deandre Ayton has better averages in points (+15.9), field goals made (+7.1), free throws made (+1.6), offensive rebounds (+2.9), defensive rebounds (+7.6), total rebounds (+10.5), assists (+1.3), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+0.9)
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- Deandre Ayton has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.4) and personal fouls (+2.9)
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- Deandre Ayton has higher averages in field goals attempted (+11.3), 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+2.4)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Deandre Ayton played more years (+3) and games (+45), and has more points (+714), field goals made (+320), 3-pointers made (+2), free throws made (+72), offensive rebounds (+129), defensive rebounds (+344), total rebounds (+473), assists (+57), steals (+29) and blocks (+41)
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- Deandre Ayton has more turnovers (+64) and personal fouls (+132)
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- Deandre Ayton has more field goals attempted (+509), 3-pointers attempted (+4) and free throws attempted (+109)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- Deandre Ayton has field goal percentage (+62.9), 3-point percentage (+50.0) and free throw percentage (+66.1)
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