Complete Stats Comparison of Dikembe Mutombo and Arvydas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dikembe Mutombo 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 / 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
Dikembe Mutombo2
(rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Arvydas Sabonis3
(points, assists, steals)		0
7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Dikembe Mutombo2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		13
Playoffs
Arvydas Sabonis3
(points, assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		7
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo4
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Arvydas Sabonis6
stats		3
stats		2
stats
they are tied2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo6
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Arvydas Sabonis5
stats		5
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
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, Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in points, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+1.4), total rebounds (+3.0) and blocks (+1.7)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in points (+2.2), field goals made (+0.9), 3-pointers made (+0.3), assists (+1.1) and steals (+0.4)
- Dikembe Mutombo had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
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- Dikembe Mutombo had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.5)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.2) and 3-pointers attempted (+0.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dikembe Mutombo 9.8
Arvydas Sabonis 12.0
+2.2
Field Goals Made
Dikembe Mutombo 3.5
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
+0.9
Field Goals Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 6.7
Arvydas Sabonis 8.9
+2.2
3-Pointers Made
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.9
Free Throws Made
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
Arvydas Sabonis 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 4.1
+0.5
Arvydas Sabonis 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 3.2
+1.6
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 7.1
+1.4
Arvydas Sabonis 5.7
Total Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 10.3
+3.0
Arvydas Sabonis 7.3
Assists
Dikembe Mutombo 1.0
Arvydas Sabonis 2.1
+1.1
Steals
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Arvydas Sabonis 0.8
+0.4
Blocks
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+1.7
Arvydas Sabonis 1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dikembe Mutombo 1.8
Arvydas Sabonis 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+0.1
Arvydas Sabonis 2.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dikembe Mutombo played more years (+11) and games (+726), and had more points (+6,100), field goals made (+2,087), free throws made (+2,062), offensive rebounds (+3,074), defensive rebounds (+5,849), total rebounds (+8,923), assists (+276), steals (+124) and blocks (+2,795)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more 3-pointers made (+136)
- Dikembe Mutombo had more turnovers (+1,336) and personal fouls (+2,093)
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- Dikembe Mutombo had more field goals attempted (+3,885) and free throws attempted (+3,270)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more 3-pointers attempted (+413)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dikembe Mutombo 18
+11
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Dikembe Mutombo 1,196
+726
Arvydas Sabonis 470
Points
Dikembe Mutombo 11,729
+6,100
Arvydas Sabonis 5,629
Field Goals Made
Dikembe Mutombo 4,169
+2,087
Arvydas Sabonis 2,082
Field Goals Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 8,045
+3,885
Arvydas Sabonis 4,160
3-Pointers Made
Dikembe Mutombo 0
Arvydas Sabonis 136
+136
3-Pointers Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 2
Arvydas Sabonis 415
+413
Free Throws Made
Dikembe Mutombo 3,391
+2,062
Arvydas Sabonis 1,329
Free Throws Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 4,960
+3,270
Arvydas Sabonis 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 3,808
+3,074
Arvydas Sabonis 734
Defensive Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 8,551
+5,849
Arvydas Sabonis 2,702
Total Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 12,359
+8,923
Arvydas Sabonis 3,436
Assists
Dikembe Mutombo 1,240
+276
Arvydas Sabonis 964
Steals
Dikembe Mutombo 494
+124
Arvydas Sabonis 370
Blocks
Dikembe Mutombo 3,289
+2,795
Arvydas Sabonis 494
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dikembe Mutombo 2,173
+1,336
Arvydas Sabonis 837
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dikembe Mutombo 3,383
+2,093
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 Dikembe Mutombo had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo 51.8%
+1.8
Arvydas Sabonis 50.0%
3-Point Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Arvydas Sabonis 32.8%
+32.8
Free Throw Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo 68.4%
Arvydas Sabonis 78.6%
+10.2

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 and steals while Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.5), defensive rebounds (+0.6), total rebounds (+2.1) and blocks (+1.6)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in points (+3.0), field goals made (+1.4), 3-pointers made (+0.3), assists (+1.1) and steals (+0.5)
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- Arvydas Sabonis had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.8)
- Dikembe Mutombo had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.5)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.8) and 3-pointers attempted (+0.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dikembe Mutombo 9.1
Arvydas Sabonis 12.1
+3.0
Field Goals Made
Dikembe Mutombo 3.0
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
+1.4
Field Goals Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 5.8
Arvydas Sabonis 9.6
+3.8
3-Pointers Made
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.9
Free Throws Made
Dikembe Mutombo 3.1
Arvydas Sabonis 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 4.4
+0.5
Arvydas Sabonis 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 2.9
+1.5
Arvydas Sabonis 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 6.6
+0.6
Arvydas Sabonis 6.0
Total Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 9.5
+2.1
Arvydas Sabonis 7.4
Assists
Dikembe Mutombo 0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 1.9
+1.1
Steals
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.5
Blocks
Dikembe Mutombo 2.5
+1.6
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dikembe Mutombo 1.5
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dikembe Mutombo 2.6
Arvydas Sabonis 3.4
+0.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Dikembe Mutombo had more total points, rebounds and blocks while Arvydas Sabonis had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dikembe Mutombo played more years (+6) and games (+50), and had more points (+301), field goals made (+81), free throws made (+154), offensive rebounds (+224), defensive rebounds (+360), total rebounds (+584) and blocks (+203)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more 3-pointers made (+15), assists (+19) and steals (+8)
- Dikembe Mutombo had more turnovers (+67) and personal fouls (+84)
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- Dikembe Mutombo had more field goals attempted (+95) and free throws attempted (+247)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more 3-pointers attempted (+46)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dikembe Mutombo 13
+6
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Dikembe Mutombo 101
+50
Arvydas Sabonis 51
Points
Dikembe Mutombo 918
+301
Arvydas Sabonis 617
Field Goals Made
Dikembe Mutombo 303
+81
Arvydas Sabonis 222
Field Goals Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 586
+95
Arvydas Sabonis 491
3-Pointers Made
Dikembe Mutombo 0
Arvydas Sabonis 15
+15
3-Pointers Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 1
Arvydas Sabonis 47
+46
Free Throws Made
Dikembe Mutombo 312
+154
Arvydas Sabonis 158
Free Throws Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 444
+247
Arvydas Sabonis 197
Offensive Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 296
+224
Arvydas Sabonis 72
Defensive Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 666
+360
Arvydas Sabonis 306
Total Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 962
+584
Arvydas Sabonis 378
Assists
Dikembe Mutombo 78
Arvydas Sabonis 97
+19
Steals
Dikembe Mutombo 40
Arvydas Sabonis 48
+8
Blocks
Dikembe Mutombo 251
+203
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dikembe Mutombo 149
+67
Arvydas Sabonis 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dikembe Mutombo 259
+84
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 Dikembe Mutombo had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo 51.7%
+6.5
Arvydas Sabonis 45.2%
3-Point Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Arvydas Sabonis 31.9%
+31.9
Free Throw Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo 70.3%
Arvydas Sabonis 80.2%
+9.9
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