Complete Stats Comparison of DeMarcus Cousins and Pau Gasol

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by DeMarcus Cousins and Pau Gasol 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 Cousins3
(points, rebounds, steals)		1
(steals)		11
seasons
Pau Gasol2
(assists, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		18
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
Pau Gasol4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs
they are tied1
(steals)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins8
stats		4
stats		0
stats
Pau Gasol4
stats		10
stats		3
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins3
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Pau Gasol8
stats		11
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat		1
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...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, DeMarcus Cousins had better averages in points, rebounds and steals while Pau Gasol had better averages in assists and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- DeMarcus Cousins had better averages in points (+2.6), field goals made (+0.5), 3-pointers made (+0.6), free throws made (+1.1), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+0.9), total rebounds (+1.0) and steals (+0.8)
- Pau Gasol had better averages in assists (+0.2) and blocks (+0.5)
- DeMarcus Cousins had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+1.6)
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- DeMarcus Cousins had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.4), 3-pointers attempted (+1.6) and free throws attempted (+1.6)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
DeMarcus Cousins 19.6
+2.6
Pau Gasol 17.0
Field Goals Made
DeMarcus Cousins 7.0
+0.5
Pau Gasol 6.5
Field Goals Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 15.2
+2.4
Pau Gasol 12.8
3-Pointers Made
DeMarcus Cousins 0.7
+0.6
Pau Gasol 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 2.0
+1.6
Pau Gasol 0.4
Free Throws Made
DeMarcus Cousins 5.0
+1.1
Pau Gasol 3.9
Free Throws Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 6.7
+1.6
Pau Gasol 5.1
Offensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 2.6
+0.1
Pau Gasol 2.5
Defensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 7.6
+0.9
Pau Gasol 6.7
Total Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 10.2
+1.0
Pau Gasol 9.2
Assists
DeMarcus Cousins 3.0
Pau Gasol 3.2
+0.2
Steals
DeMarcus Cousins 1.3
+0.8
Pau Gasol 0.5
Blocks
DeMarcus Cousins 1.1
Pau Gasol 1.6
+0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 3.3
+1.1
Pau Gasol 2.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 3.7
+1.6
Pau Gasol 2.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- DeMarcus Cousins had more 3-pointers made (+247) and steals (+268)
- Pau Gasol played more years (+7) and games (+572), and had more points (+8,092), field goals made (+3,418), free throws made (+1,503), offensive rebounds (+1,393), defensive rebounds (+3,248), total rebounds (+4,641), assists (+1,946) and blocks (+1,199)
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- Pau Gasol had more turnovers (+489) and personal fouls (+211)
- DeMarcus Cousins had more 3-pointers attempted (+802)
- Pau Gasol had more field goals attempted (+5,805) and free throws attempted (+1,900)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
DeMarcus Cousins 11
Pau Gasol 18
+7
Games
DeMarcus Cousins 654
Pau Gasol 1,226
+572
Points
DeMarcus Cousins 12,802
Pau Gasol 20,894
+8,092
Field Goals Made
DeMarcus Cousins 4,562
Pau Gasol 7,980
+3,418
Field Goals Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 9,924
Pau Gasol 15,729
+5,805
3-Pointers Made
DeMarcus Cousins 426
+247
Pau Gasol 179
3-Pointers Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 1,288
+802
Pau Gasol 486
Free Throws Made
DeMarcus Cousins 3,252
Pau Gasol 4,755
+1,503
Free Throws Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 4,411
Pau Gasol 6,311
+1,900
Offensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 1,692
Pau Gasol 3,085
+1,393
Defensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 4,972
Pau Gasol 8,220
+3,248
Total Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 6,664
Pau Gasol 11,305
+4,641
Assists
DeMarcus Cousins 1,979
Pau Gasol 3,925
+1,946
Steals
DeMarcus Cousins 874
+268
Pau Gasol 606
Blocks
DeMarcus Cousins 742
Pau Gasol 1,941
+1,199
Turnovers
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 2,149
Pau Gasol 2,638
+489
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 2,421
Pau Gasol 2,632
+211

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Pau Gasol had 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%
Pau Gasol 50.7%
+4.7
3-Point Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 33.1%
Pau Gasol 36.8%
+3.7
Free Throw Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 73.7%
Pau Gasol 75.3%
+1.6

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Pau Gasol had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and blocks than DeMarcus Cousins. They are tied in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- DeMarcus Cousins had better average in 3-pointers made (+0.5)
- Pau Gasol had better averages in points (+7.0), field goals made (+3.0), free throws made (+1.5), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+3.8), total rebounds (+5.7), assists (+1.7) and blocks (+1.2)
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- Pau Gasol had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+0.3)
- DeMarcus Cousins had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.1)
- Pau Gasol had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.6) and free throws attempted (+1.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
DeMarcus Cousins 8.4
Pau Gasol 15.4
+7.0
Field Goals Made
DeMarcus Cousins 3.0
Pau Gasol 6.0
+3.0
Field Goals Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 6.2
Pau Gasol 11.8
+5.6
3-Pointers Made
DeMarcus Cousins 0.6
+0.5
Pau Gasol 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 1.4
+1.1
Pau Gasol 0.3
Free Throws Made
DeMarcus Cousins 1.9
Pau Gasol 3.4
+1.5
Free Throws Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 2.7
Pau Gasol 4.6
+1.9
Offensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 0.9
Pau Gasol 2.7
+1.8
Defensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 2.6
Pau Gasol 6.4
+3.8
Total Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 3.5
Pau Gasol 9.2
+5.7
Assists
DeMarcus Cousins 1.5
Pau Gasol 3.2
+1.7
Steals
DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
Pau Gasol 0.5
Blocks
DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
Pau Gasol 1.7
+1.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 1.6
Pau Gasol 1.8
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 2.3
Pau Gasol 2.6
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Pau Gasol had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than DeMarcus Cousins.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Pau Gasol played more years (+9) and games (+116), and had more points (+1,931), field goals made (+753), free throws made (+425), offensive rebounds (+355), defensive rebounds (+821), total rebounds (+1,176), assists (+408), steals (+61) and blocks (+223)
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- Pau Gasol had more turnovers (+219) and personal fouls (+310)
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- Pau Gasol had more field goals attempted (+1,476), 3-pointers attempted (+9) and free throws attempted (+571)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
DeMarcus Cousins 3
Pau Gasol 12
+9
Games
DeMarcus Cousins 20
Pau Gasol 136
+116
Points
DeMarcus Cousins 167
Pau Gasol 2,098
+1,931
Field Goals Made
DeMarcus Cousins 59
Pau Gasol 812
+753
Field Goals Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 124
Pau Gasol 1,600
+1,476
3-Pointers Made
DeMarcus Cousins 11
Pau Gasol 11
3-Pointers Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 28
Pau Gasol 37
+9
Free Throws Made
DeMarcus Cousins 38
Pau Gasol 463
+425
Free Throws Attempted
DeMarcus Cousins 54
Pau Gasol 625
+571
Offensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 18
Pau Gasol 373
+355
Defensive Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 52
Pau Gasol 873
+821
Total Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins 70
Pau Gasol 1,246
+1,176
Assists
DeMarcus Cousins 30
Pau Gasol 438
+408
Steals
DeMarcus Cousins 10
Pau Gasol 71
+61
Blocks
DeMarcus Cousins 10
Pau Gasol 233
+223
Turnovers
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 31
Pau Gasol 250
+219
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
DeMarcus Cousins 46
Pau Gasol 356
+310

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Pau Gasol had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while DeMarcus Cousins had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 47.6%
Pau Gasol 50.8%
+3.2
3-Point Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 39.3%
+9.6
Pau Gasol 29.7%
Free Throw Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins 70.4%
Pau Gasol 74.1%
+3.7
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