Complete Stats Comparison of Dennis Rodman and Arvydas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dennis Rodman and Arvydas Sabonis 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 / 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
Dennis Rodman1
(rebounds)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		14
seasons
Arvydas Sabonis4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		0
7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Dennis Rodman1
(rebounds)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		11
Playoffs
Arvydas Sabonis4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		0
7
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dennis Rodman4
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Arvydas Sabonis8
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dennis Rodman4
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Arvydas Sabonis8
stats		3
stats		2
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, Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in points, assists, steals and blocks while Dennis Rodman had better average in rebounds.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dennis Rodman had better averages in offensive rebounds (+3.2), defensive rebounds (+2.7) and total rebounds (+5.8)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in points (+4.7), field goals made (+1.4), 3-pointers made (+0.2), free throws made (+1.6), assists (+0.3), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+0.5)
- Dennis Rodman had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
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- Arvydas Sabonis had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.1), 3-pointers attempted (+0.5) and free throws attempted (+1.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dennis Rodman 7.3
Arvydas Sabonis 12.0
+4.7
Field Goals Made
Dennis Rodman 3.0
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
+1.4
Field Goals Attempted
Dennis Rodman 5.8
Arvydas Sabonis 8.9
+3.1
3-Pointers Made
Dennis Rodman 0.1
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
+0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Dennis Rodman 0.4
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.5
Free Throws Made
Dennis Rodman 1.2
Arvydas Sabonis 2.8
+1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Dennis Rodman 2.0
Arvydas Sabonis 3.6
+1.6
Offensive Rebounds
Dennis Rodman 4.8
+3.2
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Dennis Rodman 8.4
+2.7
Arvydas Sabonis 5.7
Total Rebounds
Dennis Rodman 13.1
+5.8
Arvydas Sabonis 7.3
Assists
Dennis Rodman 1.8
Arvydas Sabonis 2.1
+0.3
Steals
Dennis Rodman 0.7
Arvydas Sabonis 0.8
+0.1
Blocks
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Arvydas Sabonis 1.1
+0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dennis Rodman 1.6
Arvydas Sabonis 1.8
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dennis Rodman 3.1
+0.4
Arvydas Sabonis 2.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dennis Rodman had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Arvydas Sabonis.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dennis Rodman played more years (+7) and games (+441), and had more points (+1,054), field goals made (+684), offensive rebounds (+3,595), defensive rebounds (+4,923), total rebounds (+8,518), assists (+636), steals (+241) and blocks (+37)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more 3-pointers made (+54) and free throws made (+260)
- Dennis Rodman had more turnovers (+647) and personal fouls (+1,553)
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- Dennis Rodman had more field goals attempted (+1,150) and free throws attempted (+142)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more 3-pointers attempted (+60)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dennis Rodman 14
+7
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Dennis Rodman 911
+441
Arvydas Sabonis 470
Points
Dennis Rodman 6,683
+1,054
Arvydas Sabonis 5,629
Field Goals Made
Dennis Rodman 2,766
+684
Arvydas Sabonis 2,082
Field Goals Attempted
Dennis Rodman 5,310
+1,150
Arvydas Sabonis 4,160
3-Pointers Made
Dennis Rodman 82
Arvydas Sabonis 136
+54
3-Pointers Attempted
Dennis Rodman 355
Arvydas Sabonis 415
+60
Free Throws Made
Dennis Rodman 1,069
Arvydas Sabonis 1,329
+260
Free Throws Attempted
Dennis Rodman 1,832
+142
Arvydas Sabonis 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Dennis Rodman 4,329
+3,595
Arvydas Sabonis 734
Defensive Rebounds
Dennis Rodman 7,625
+4,923
Arvydas Sabonis 2,702
Total Rebounds
Dennis Rodman 11,954
+8,518
Arvydas Sabonis 3,436
Assists
Dennis Rodman 1,600
+636
Arvydas Sabonis 964
Steals
Dennis Rodman 611
+241
Arvydas Sabonis 370
Blocks
Dennis Rodman 531
+37
Arvydas Sabonis 494
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dennis Rodman 1,484
+647
Arvydas Sabonis 837
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dennis Rodman 2,843
+1,553
Arvydas Sabonis 1,290

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Arvydas Sabonis had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dennis Rodman had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Rodman 52.1%
+2.1
Arvydas Sabonis 50.0%
3-Point Percentage
Dennis Rodman 23.1%
Arvydas Sabonis 32.8%
+9.7
Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Rodman 58.4%
Arvydas Sabonis 78.6%
+20.2

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in points, assists, steals and blocks while Dennis Rodman had better average in rebounds.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dennis Rodman had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+0.2) and total rebounds (+2.5)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in points (+5.7), field goals made (+1.8), 3-pointers made (+0.3), free throws made (+2.0), assists (+0.7), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+0.3)
- Dennis Rodman had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
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- Arvydas Sabonis had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.3), 3-pointers attempted (+0.6) and free throws attempted (+1.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dennis Rodman 6.4
Arvydas Sabonis 12.1
+5.7
Field Goals Made
Dennis Rodman 2.6
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
+1.8
Field Goals Attempted
Dennis Rodman 5.3
Arvydas Sabonis 9.6
+4.3
3-Pointers Made
Dennis Rodman 0.0
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Dennis Rodman 0.3
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.6
Free Throws Made
Dennis Rodman 1.1
Arvydas Sabonis 3.1
+2.0
Free Throws Attempted
Dennis Rodman 2.1
Arvydas Sabonis 3.9
+1.8
Offensive Rebounds
Dennis Rodman 3.7
+2.3
Arvydas Sabonis 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Dennis Rodman 6.2
+0.2
Arvydas Sabonis 6.0
Total Rebounds
Dennis Rodman 9.9
+2.5
Arvydas Sabonis 7.4
Assists
Dennis Rodman 1.2
Arvydas Sabonis 1.9
+0.7
Steals
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.3
Blocks
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dennis Rodman 1.5
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dennis Rodman 3.7
+0.3
Arvydas Sabonis 3.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dennis Rodman had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Arvydas Sabonis.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dennis Rodman played more years (+4) and games (+118), and had more points (+464), field goals made (+220), free throws made (+32), offensive rebounds (+554), defensive rebounds (+744), total rebounds (+1,298), assists (+108), steals (+58) and blocks (+49)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more 3-pointers made (+8)
- Dennis Rodman had more turnovers (+176) and personal fouls (+455)
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- Dennis Rodman had more field goals attempted (+411) and free throws attempted (+155)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dennis Rodman 11
+4
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Dennis Rodman 169
+118
Arvydas Sabonis 51
Points
Dennis Rodman 1,081
+464
Arvydas Sabonis 617
Field Goals Made
Dennis Rodman 442
+220
Arvydas Sabonis 222
Field Goals Attempted
Dennis Rodman 902
+411
Arvydas Sabonis 491
3-Pointers Made
Dennis Rodman 7
Arvydas Sabonis 15
+8
3-Pointers Attempted
Dennis Rodman 47
Arvydas Sabonis 47
Free Throws Made
Dennis Rodman 190
+32
Arvydas Sabonis 158
Free Throws Attempted
Dennis Rodman 352
+155
Arvydas Sabonis 197
Offensive Rebounds
Dennis Rodman 626
+554
Arvydas Sabonis 72
Defensive Rebounds
Dennis Rodman 1,050
+744
Arvydas Sabonis 306
Total Rebounds
Dennis Rodman 1,676
+1,298
Arvydas Sabonis 378
Assists
Dennis Rodman 205
+108
Arvydas Sabonis 97
Steals
Dennis Rodman 106
+58
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Blocks
Dennis Rodman 97
+49
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dennis Rodman 258
+176
Arvydas Sabonis 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dennis Rodman 630
+455
Arvydas Sabonis 175

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Arvydas Sabonis had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dennis Rodman had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dennis Rodman 49.0%
+3.8
Arvydas Sabonis 45.2%
3-Point Percentage
Dennis Rodman 14.9%
Arvydas Sabonis 31.9%
+17.0
Free Throw Percentage
Dennis Rodman 54.0%
Arvydas Sabonis 80.2%
+26.2
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