Complete Stats Comparison of Dikembe Mutombo and Scottie Pippen

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dikembe Mutombo and Scottie Pippen 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)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		18
seasons
Scottie Pippen3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		17
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)		1
(blocks)		13
Playoffs
Scottie Pippen3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		16
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo6
stats		8
stats		1
stat
Scottie Pippen5
stats		6
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo6
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Scottie Pippen6
stats		11
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, Scottie Pippen 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 free throws made (+0.1), offensive rebounds (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+2.5), total rebounds (+3.9) and blocks (+2.0)
- Scottie Pippen had better averages in points (+6.3), field goals made (+2.8), 3-pointers made (+0.8), assists (+4.2) and steals (+1.6)
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- Scottie Pippen had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.0)
- Dikembe Mutombo had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.3)
- Scottie Pippen had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.6) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dikembe Mutombo 9.8
Scottie Pippen 16.1
+6.3
Field Goals Made
Dikembe Mutombo 3.5
Scottie Pippen 6.3
+2.8
Field Goals Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 6.7
Scottie Pippen 13.3
+6.6
3-Pointers Made
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Scottie Pippen 0.8
+0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Scottie Pippen 2.5
+2.5
Free Throws Made
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+0.1
Scottie Pippen 2.7
Free Throws Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 4.1
+0.3
Scottie Pippen 3.8
Offensive Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 3.2
+1.4
Scottie Pippen 1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 7.1
+2.5
Scottie Pippen 4.6
Total Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 10.3
+3.9
Scottie Pippen 6.4
Assists
Dikembe Mutombo 1.0
Scottie Pippen 5.2
+4.2
Steals
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Scottie Pippen 2.0
+1.6
Blocks
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+2.0
Scottie Pippen 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dikembe Mutombo 1.8
Scottie Pippen 2.8
+1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
Scottie Pippen 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Scottie Pippen had more total points, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dikembe Mutombo played more years (+1) and games (+18), and had more free throws made (+269), offensive rebounds (+1,740), defensive rebounds (+3,125), total rebounds (+4,865) and blocks (+2,342)
- Scottie Pippen had more points (+7,211), field goals made (+3,251), 3-pointers made (+978), assists (+4,895) and steals (+1,813)
- Dikembe Mutombo had more personal fouls (+54)
- Scottie Pippen had more turnovers (+1,084)
- Dikembe Mutombo had more free throws attempted (+523)
- Scottie Pippen had more field goals attempted (+7,655) and 3-pointers attempted (+3,000)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dikembe Mutombo 18
+1
Scottie Pippen 17
Games
Dikembe Mutombo 1,196
+18
Scottie Pippen 1,178
Points
Dikembe Mutombo 11,729
Scottie Pippen 18,940
+7,211
Field Goals Made
Dikembe Mutombo 4,169
Scottie Pippen 7,420
+3,251
Field Goals Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 8,045
Scottie Pippen 15,700
+7,655
3-Pointers Made
Dikembe Mutombo 0
Scottie Pippen 978
+978
3-Pointers Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 2
Scottie Pippen 3,002
+3,000
Free Throws Made
Dikembe Mutombo 3,391
+269
Scottie Pippen 3,122
Free Throws Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 4,960
+523
Scottie Pippen 4,437
Offensive Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 3,808
+1,740
Scottie Pippen 2,068
Defensive Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 8,551
+3,125
Scottie Pippen 5,426
Total Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 12,359
+4,865
Scottie Pippen 7,494
Assists
Dikembe Mutombo 1,240
Scottie Pippen 6,135
+4,895
Steals
Dikembe Mutombo 494
Scottie Pippen 2,307
+1,813
Blocks
Dikembe Mutombo 3,289
+2,342
Scottie Pippen 947
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dikembe Mutombo 2,173
Scottie Pippen 3,257
+1,084
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dikembe Mutombo 3,383
+54
Scottie Pippen 3,329

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Scottie Pippen 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%
+4.5
Scottie Pippen 47.3%
3-Point Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Scottie Pippen 32.6%
+32.6
Free Throw Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo 68.4%
Scottie Pippen 70.4%
+2.0

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Scottie Pippen 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 (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+1.2), total rebounds (+1.9) and blocks (+1.6)
- Scottie Pippen had better averages in points (+8.4), field goals made (+3.4), 3-pointers made (+1.0), free throws made (+0.6), assists (+4.2) and steals (+1.5)
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- Scottie Pippen had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.4) and personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Scottie Pippen had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.7), 3-pointers attempted (+3.2) and free throws attempted (+0.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dikembe Mutombo 9.1
Scottie Pippen 17.5
+8.4
Field Goals Made
Dikembe Mutombo 3.0
Scottie Pippen 6.4
+3.4
Field Goals Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 5.8
Scottie Pippen 14.5
+8.7
3-Pointers Made
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Scottie Pippen 1.0
+1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Scottie Pippen 3.2
+3.2
Free Throws Made
Dikembe Mutombo 3.1
Scottie Pippen 3.7
+0.6
Free Throws Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 4.4
Scottie Pippen 5.1
+0.7
Offensive Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 2.9
+0.7
Scottie Pippen 2.2
Defensive Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 6.6
+1.2
Scottie Pippen 5.4
Total Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 9.5
+1.9
Scottie Pippen 7.6
Assists
Dikembe Mutombo 0.8
Scottie Pippen 5.0
+4.2
Steals
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Scottie Pippen 1.9
+1.5
Blocks
Dikembe Mutombo 2.5
+1.6
Scottie Pippen 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dikembe Mutombo 1.5
Scottie Pippen 2.9
+1.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dikembe Mutombo 2.6
Scottie Pippen 3.3
+0.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dikembe Mutombo had more blocks (+66)
- Scottie Pippen played more years (+3) and games (+107), and had more points (+2,724), field goals made (+1,032), 3-pointers made (+200), free throws made (+460), offensive rebounds (+170), defensive rebounds (+451), total rebounds (+621), assists (+970) and steals (+355)
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- Scottie Pippen had more turnovers (+453) and personal fouls (+428)
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- Scottie Pippen had more field goals attempted (+2,423), 3-pointers attempted (+659) and free throws attempted (+623)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dikembe Mutombo 13
Scottie Pippen 16
+3
Games
Dikembe Mutombo 101
Scottie Pippen 208
+107
Points
Dikembe Mutombo 918
Scottie Pippen 3,642
+2,724
Field Goals Made
Dikembe Mutombo 303
Scottie Pippen 1,335
+1,032
Field Goals Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 586
Scottie Pippen 3,009
+2,423
3-Pointers Made
Dikembe Mutombo 0
Scottie Pippen 200
+200
3-Pointers Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 1
Scottie Pippen 660
+659
Free Throws Made
Dikembe Mutombo 312
Scottie Pippen 772
+460
Free Throws Attempted
Dikembe Mutombo 444
Scottie Pippen 1,067
+623
Offensive Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 296
Scottie Pippen 466
+170
Defensive Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 666
Scottie Pippen 1,117
+451
Total Rebounds
Dikembe Mutombo 962
Scottie Pippen 1,583
+621
Assists
Dikembe Mutombo 78
Scottie Pippen 1,048
+970
Steals
Dikembe Mutombo 40
Scottie Pippen 395
+355
Blocks
Dikembe Mutombo 251
+66
Scottie Pippen 185
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dikembe Mutombo 149
Scottie Pippen 602
+453
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dikembe Mutombo 259
Scottie Pippen 687
+428

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Scottie Pippen 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%
+7.3
Scottie Pippen 44.4%
3-Point Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Scottie Pippen 30.3%
+30.3
Free Throw Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo 70.3%
Scottie Pippen 72.4%
+2.1
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