Complete Stats Comparison of DeMarcus Cousins and Kawhi Leonard

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by DeMarcus Cousins and Kawhi Leonard 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
DeMarcus Cousins2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		11
seasons
Kawhi Leonard3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
DeMarcus Cousins0
0
3
Playoffs
Kawhi Leonard5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins5
stats		5
stats		0
stats
Kawhi Leonard7
stats		9
stats		3
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins1
stat		2
stats		0
stats
Kawhi Leonard11
stats		12
stats		3
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, Kawhi Leonard has better averages in points, assists and steals while DeMarcus Cousins has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- DeMarcus Cousins has better averages in free throws made (+1.1), offensive rebounds (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+2.4), total rebounds (+3.8) and blocks (+0.5)
- Kawhi Leonard has better averages in points (+0.5), field goals made (+0.3), 3-pointers made (+0.9), assists (+0.1) and steals (+0.4)
- DeMarcus Cousins has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+2.0)
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- DeMarcus Cousins has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.5) and free throws attempted (+2.2)
- Kawhi Leonard has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
DeMarcus Cousins 19.6
Kawhi Leonard 20.1
+0.5
Field Goals Made
DeMarcus Cousins 7.0
Kawhi Leonard 7.3
+0.3
Field Goals Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 15.2
+0.5
Kawhi Leonard 14.7
3-Pointers Made
DeMarcus Cousins 0.7
Kawhi Leonard 1.6
+0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 2.0
Kawhi Leonard 4.1
+2.1
Free Throws Made
DeMarcus Cousins 5.0
+1.1
Kawhi Leonard 3.9
Free Throws Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 6.7
+2.2
Kawhi Leonard 4.5
Offensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 2.6
+1.4
Kawhi Leonard 1.2
Defensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 7.6
+2.4
Kawhi Leonard 5.2
Total Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 10.2
+3.8
Kawhi Leonard 6.4
Assists
DeMarcus Cousins 3.0
Kawhi Leonard 3.1
+0.1
Steals
DeMarcus Cousins 1.3
Kawhi Leonard 1.7
+0.4
Blocks
DeMarcus Cousins 1.1
+0.5
Kawhi Leonard 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 3.3
+1.6
Kawhi Leonard 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 3.7
+2.0
Kawhi Leonard 1.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Kawhi Leonard has more total points, assists and steals while DeMarcus Cousins has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- DeMarcus Cousins has more free throws made (+396), offensive rebounds (+817), defensive rebounds (+1,160), total rebounds (+1,977) and blocks (+269)
- Kawhi Leonard played more years (+3) and games (+83), and has more points (+2,016), field goals made (+822), 3-pointers made (+768), assists (+269) and steals (+386)
- DeMarcus Cousins has more turnovers (+930) and personal fouls (+1,192)
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- DeMarcus Cousins has more free throws attempted (+1,090)
- Kawhi Leonard has more field goals attempted (+880) and 3-pointers attempted (+1,758)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
DeMarcus Cousins 11
Kawhi Leonard 14
+3
Games
DeMarcus Cousins 654
Kawhi Leonard 737
+83
Points
DeMarcus Cousins 12,802
Kawhi Leonard 14,818
+2,016
Field Goals Made
DeMarcus Cousins 4,562
Kawhi Leonard 5,384
+822
Field Goals Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 9,924
Kawhi Leonard 10,804
+880
3-Pointers Made
DeMarcus Cousins 426
Kawhi Leonard 1,194
+768
3-Pointers Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 1,288
Kawhi Leonard 3,046
+1,758
Free Throws Made
DeMarcus Cousins 3,252
+396
Kawhi Leonard 2,856
Free Throws Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 4,411
+1,090
Kawhi Leonard 3,321
Offensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 1,692
+817
Kawhi Leonard 875
Defensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 4,972
+1,160
Kawhi Leonard 3,812
Total Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 6,664
+1,977
Kawhi Leonard 4,687
Assists
DeMarcus Cousins 1,979
Kawhi Leonard 2,248
+269
Steals
DeMarcus Cousins 874
Kawhi Leonard 1,260
+386
Blocks
DeMarcus Cousins 742
+269
Kawhi Leonard 473
Turnovers
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 2,149
+930
Kawhi Leonard 1,219
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 2,421
+1,192
Kawhi Leonard 1,229

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kawhi Leonard has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than DeMarcus Cousins.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 46.0%
Kawhi Leonard 49.8%
+3.8
3-Point Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 33.1%
Kawhi Leonard 39.2%
+6.1
Free Throw Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 73.7%
Kawhi Leonard 86.0%
+12.3

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kawhi Leonard has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than DeMarcus Cousins.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

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- Kawhi Leonard has better averages in points (+13.1), field goals made (+4.7), 3-pointers made (+1.1), free throws made (+2.5), offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+3.4), total rebounds (+4.3), assists (+1.5), steals (+1.3) and blocks (+0.2)
- DeMarcus Cousins has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Kawhi Leonard has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
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- Kawhi Leonard has higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.8), 3-pointers attempted (+2.9) and free throws attempted (+2.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
DeMarcus Cousins 8.4
Kawhi Leonard 21.5
+13.1
Field Goals Made
DeMarcus Cousins 3.0
Kawhi Leonard 7.7
+4.7
Field Goals Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 6.2
Kawhi Leonard 15.0
+8.8
3-Pointers Made
DeMarcus Cousins 0.6
Kawhi Leonard 1.7
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 1.4
Kawhi Leonard 4.3
+2.9
Free Throws Made
DeMarcus Cousins 1.9
Kawhi Leonard 4.4
+2.5
Free Throws Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 2.7
Kawhi Leonard 5.2
+2.5
Offensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 0.9
Kawhi Leonard 1.8
+0.9
Defensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 2.6
Kawhi Leonard 6.0
+3.4
Total Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 3.5
Kawhi Leonard 7.8
+4.3
Assists
DeMarcus Cousins 1.5
Kawhi Leonard 3.0
+1.5
Steals
DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
Kawhi Leonard 1.8
+1.3
Blocks
DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
Kawhi Leonard 0.7
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 1.6
Kawhi Leonard 1.9
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 2.3
+0.1
Kawhi Leonard 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kawhi Leonard has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than DeMarcus Cousins.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Kawhi Leonard played more years (+9) and games (+126), and has more points (+2,966), field goals made (+1,061), 3-pointers made (+238), free throws made (+606), offensive rebounds (+244), defensive rebounds (+828), total rebounds (+1,072), assists (+402), steals (+246) and blocks (+89)
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- Kawhi Leonard has more turnovers (+247) and personal fouls (+277)
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- Kawhi Leonard has more field goals attempted (+2,061), 3-pointers attempted (+596) and free throws attempted (+712)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
DeMarcus Cousins 3
Kawhi Leonard 12
+9
Games
DeMarcus Cousins 20
Kawhi Leonard 146
+126
Points
DeMarcus Cousins 167
Kawhi Leonard 3,133
+2,966
Field Goals Made
DeMarcus Cousins 59
Kawhi Leonard 1,120
+1,061
Field Goals Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 124
Kawhi Leonard 2,185
+2,061
3-Pointers Made
DeMarcus Cousins 11
Kawhi Leonard 249
+238
3-Pointers Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 28
Kawhi Leonard 624
+596
Free Throws Made
DeMarcus Cousins 38
Kawhi Leonard 644
+606
Free Throws Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 54
Kawhi Leonard 766
+712
Offensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 18
Kawhi Leonard 262
+244
Defensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 52
Kawhi Leonard 880
+828
Total Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 70
Kawhi Leonard 1,142
+1,072
Assists
DeMarcus Cousins 30
Kawhi Leonard 432
+402
Steals
DeMarcus Cousins 10
Kawhi Leonard 256
+246
Blocks
DeMarcus Cousins 10
Kawhi Leonard 99
+89
Turnovers
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 31
Kawhi Leonard 278
+247
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 46
Kawhi Leonard 323
+277

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kawhi Leonard has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than DeMarcus Cousins.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 47.6%
Kawhi Leonard 51.3%
+3.7
3-Point Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 39.3%
Kawhi Leonard 39.9%
+0.6
Free Throw Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 70.4%
Kawhi Leonard 84.1%
+13.7
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