Complete Stats Comparison of DeMarcus Cousins and Zion Williamson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by DeMarcus Cousins 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 Total	Years
DeMarcus Cousins	3 (rebounds, steals, blocks)	5 (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)	11 seasons
Zion Williamson	2 (points, assists)	0	6 seasons

Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player	Better Career Average	Better Career Total	Years
DeMarcus Cousins	5 (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)	5 (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)	3 Playoffs
Zion Williamson	0	0	0 Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player	Better Career Average	Better Career Total	Better Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins	6 stats	12 stats	2 stats
Zion Williamson	6 stats	2 stats	1 stat

Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player	Better Career Average	Better Career Total	Better Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins	10 stats	12 stats	3 stats
Zion Williamson	2 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, DeMarcus Cousins has better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Zion Williamson has better averages in points and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- DeMarcus Cousins has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.6), offensive rebounds (+0.3), defensive rebounds (+3.3), total rebounds (+3.6), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+0.5)

- Zion Williamson has better averages in points (+5.0), field goals made (+2.4), free throws made (+0.5) and assists (+1.3)

- DeMarcus Cousins has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+1.4)

- DeMarcus Cousins has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.5)

- Zion Williamson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.9) and free throws attempted (+1.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points

DeMarcus Cousins	19.6
Zion Williamson	24.6	+5.0

Field Goals Made

DeMarcus Cousins	7.0
Zion Williamson	9.4	+2.4

Field Goals Attempted

DeMarcus Cousins	15.2
Zion Williamson	16.1	+0.9

3-Pointers Made

DeMarcus Cousins	0.7	+0.6
Zion Williamson	0.1

3-Pointers Attempted

DeMarcus Cousins	2.0	+1.5
Zion Williamson	0.5

Free Throws Made

DeMarcus Cousins	5.0
Zion Williamson	5.5	+0.5

Free Throws Attempted

DeMarcus Cousins	6.7
Zion Williamson	8.0	+1.3

Offensive Rebounds

DeMarcus Cousins	2.6	+0.3
Zion Williamson	2.3

Defensive Rebounds

DeMarcus Cousins	7.6	+3.3
Zion Williamson	4.3

Total Rebounds

DeMarcus Cousins	10.2	+3.6
Zion Williamson	6.6

Assists

DeMarcus Cousins	3.0
Zion Williamson	4.3	+1.3

Steals

DeMarcus Cousins	1.3	+0.3
Zion Williamson	1.0

Blocks

DeMarcus Cousins	1.1	+0.5
Zion Williamson	0.6

Turnovers
(lower is better)

DeMarcus Cousins	3.3	+0.4
Zion Williamson	2.9

Personal Fouls
(lower is better)

DeMarcus Cousins	3.7	+1.4
Zion Williamson	2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- DeMarcus Cousins played more years (+5) and games (+430), and has more points (+7,302), field goals made (+2,447), 3-pointers made (+394), free throws made (+2,014), offensive rebounds (+1,182), defensive rebounds (+4,011), total rebounds (+5,193), assists (+1,019), steals (+639) and blocks (+599)

- DeMarcus Cousins has more turnovers (+1,510) and personal fouls (+1,915)

- DeMarcus Cousins has more field goals attempted (+6,311), 3-pointers attempted (+1,187) and free throws attempted (+2,620)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years

DeMarcus Cousins	11	+5
Zion Williamson	6

Games

DeMarcus Cousins	654	+430
Zion Williamson	224

Points

DeMarcus Cousins	12,802	+7,302
Zion Williamson	5,500

Field Goals Made

DeMarcus Cousins	4,562	+2,447
Zion Williamson	2,115

Field Goals Attempted

DeMarcus Cousins	9,924	+6,311
Zion Williamson	3,613

3-Pointers Made

DeMarcus Cousins	426	+394
Zion Williamson	32

3-Pointers Attempted

DeMarcus Cousins	1,288	+1,187
Zion Williamson	101

Free Throws Made

DeMarcus Cousins	3,252	+2,014
Zion Williamson	1,238

Free Throws Attempted

DeMarcus Cousins	4,411	+2,620
Zion Williamson	1,791

Offensive Rebounds

DeMarcus Cousins	1,692	+1,182
Zion Williamson	510

Defensive Rebounds

DeMarcus Cousins	4,972	+4,011
Zion Williamson	961

Total Rebounds

DeMarcus Cousins	6,664	+5,193
Zion Williamson	1,471

Assists

DeMarcus Cousins	1,979	+1,019
Zion Williamson	960

Steals

DeMarcus Cousins	874	+639
Zion Williamson	235

Blocks

DeMarcus Cousins	742	+599
Zion Williamson	143

Turnovers
(lower is better)

DeMarcus Cousins	2,149	+1,510
Zion Williamson	639

Personal Fouls
(lower is better)

DeMarcus Cousins	2,421	+1,915
Zion Williamson	506

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, DeMarcus Cousins 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

DeMarcus Cousins	46.0%
Zion Williamson	58.5%	+12.5

3-Point Percentage

DeMarcus Cousins	33.1%	+1.4
Zion Williamson	31.7%

Free Throw Percentage

DeMarcus Cousins	73.7%	+4.6
Zion Williamson	69.1%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight Zion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- DeMarcus Cousins has better averages in points (+8.4), field goals made (+3.0), 3-pointers made (+0.6), free throws made (+1.9), offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+2.6), total rebounds (+3.5), assists (+1.5), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+0.5)

- DeMarcus Cousins has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+2.3)

- DeMarcus Cousins has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.2), 3-pointers attempted (+1.4) and free throws attempted (+2.7)

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight Zion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- DeMarcus Cousins played more years (+3) and games (+20), and has more points (+167), field goals made (+59), 3-pointers made (+11), free throws made (+38), offensive rebounds (+18), defensive rebounds (+52), total rebounds (+70), assists (+30), steals (+10) and blocks (+10)

- DeMarcus Cousins has more turnovers (+31) and personal fouls (+46)

- DeMarcus Cousins has more field goals attempted (+124), 3-pointers attempted (+28) and free throws attempted (+54)

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight Zion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- DeMarcus Cousins has field goal percentage (+47.6), 3-point percentage (+39.3) and free throw percentage (+70.4)