Complete Stats Comparison of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jerry West

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jerry West 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

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
Giannis Antetokounmpo2
(rebounds, blocks)
3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)
13
seasons
Jerry West3
(points, assists, steals)
2
(points, assists)
14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Giannis Antetokounmpo3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)
3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)
9
Playoffs
Jerry West2
(points, assists)
2
(points, assists)
13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Giannis Antetokounmpo4
stats
5
stats
1
stat
Jerry West6
stats
7
stats
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Giannis Antetokounmpo5
stats
6
stats
1
stat
Jerry West5
stats
6
stats
1
stat

- Stats for turnovers, and three-point shots were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

- "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...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.
(n/a) = the stat was not available during his career.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Jerry West has better averages in points, assists and steals while Giannis Antetokounmpo has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Giannis Antetokounmpo has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+5.3), total rebounds (+4.2) and blocks (+0.5)
- Jerry West has better averages in points (+3.0), field goals made (+0.9), free throws made (+1.9), assists (+1.7) and steals (+1.5)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Jerry West has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.5) and free throws attempted (+1.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 24.0
Jerry West 27.0
+3.0
Field Goals Made
G. Antetokounmpo 8.8
Jerry West 9.7
+0.9
Field Goals Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 15.9
Jerry West 20.4
+4.5
G. Antetokounmpo 0.6
Jerry West -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 2.2
Jerry West -
n/a
Free Throws Made
G. Antetokounmpo 5.8
Jerry West 7.7
+1.9
Free Throws Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 8.3
Jerry West 9.4
+1.1
Offensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 1.9
+0.9
Jerry West 1.0
*
Defensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 8.1
+5.3
Jerry West 2.8
*
G. Antetokounmpo 10.0
+4.2
Jerry West 5.8
G. Antetokounmpo 5.0
Jerry West 6.7
+1.7
G. Antetokounmpo 1.1
Jerry West 2.6
+1.5 *
G. Antetokounmpo 1.2
+0.5
Jerry West 0.7
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 3.0
Jerry West -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 2.9
+0.3
Jerry West 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Giannis Antetokounmpo has more total rebounds, steals and blocks while Jerry West has more total points and assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Giannis Antetokounmpo has more offensive rebounds (+1,589), defensive rebounds (+6,892), total rebounds (+3,231), steals (+884) and blocks (+1,047)
- Jerry West played more years (+1) and games (+68), and has more points (+4,483), field goals made (+1,426), free throws made (+2,178) and assists (+1,914)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo has more personal fouls (+109)
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- Jerry West has more field goals attempted (+5,269) and free throws attempted (+1,611)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

G. Antetokounmpo 13
Jerry West 14
+1
G. Antetokounmpo 864
Jerry West 932
+68
G. Antetokounmpo 20,709
Jerry West 25,192
+4,483
Field Goals Made
G. Antetokounmpo 7,590
Jerry West 9,016
+1,426
Field Goals Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 13,763
Jerry West 19,032
+5,269
G. Antetokounmpo 547
Jerry West -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 1,916
Jerry West -
n/a
Free Throws Made
G. Antetokounmpo 4,982
Jerry West 7,160
+2,178
Free Throws Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 7,190
Jerry West 8,801
+1,611
Offensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 1,619
+1,589
Jerry West 30
*
Defensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 6,978
+6,892
Jerry West 86
*
G. Antetokounmpo 8,597
+3,231
Jerry West 5,366
G. Antetokounmpo 4,324
Jerry West 6,238
+1,914
G. Antetokounmpo 965
+884
Jerry West 81
*
G. Antetokounmpo 1,070
+1,047
Jerry West 23
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 2,600
Jerry West -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 2,544
+109
Jerry West 2,435

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Giannis Antetokounmpo has better field goal percentage while Jerry West has better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo 55.1%
+7.7
Jerry West 47.4%
3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo 28.5%
Jerry West -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo 69.3%
Jerry West 81.4%
+12.1

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Giannis Antetokounmpo has better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Jerry West has better averages in points and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Giannis Antetokounmpo has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+7.7), total rebounds (+6.6), steals (+1.0) and blocks (+1.3)
- Jerry West has better averages in points (+2.1), field goals made (+0.5), free throws made (+1.9) and assists (+1.0)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Jerry West has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.5) and free throws attempted (+0.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 27.0
Jerry West 29.1
+2.1
Field Goals Made
G. Antetokounmpo 10.1
Jerry West 10.6
+0.5
Field Goals Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 19.1
Jerry West 22.6
+3.5
G. Antetokounmpo 0.7
Jerry West -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 2.8
Jerry West -
n/a
Free Throws Made
G. Antetokounmpo 6.0
Jerry West 7.9
+1.9
Free Throws Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 9.6
Jerry West 9.8
+0.2
Offensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 2.4
+2.4
Jerry West 0.0
*
Defensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 9.7
+7.7
Jerry West 2.0
*
G. Antetokounmpo 12.2
+6.6
Jerry West 5.6
G. Antetokounmpo 5.3
Jerry West 6.3
+1.0
G. Antetokounmpo 1.0
+1.0
Jerry West 0.0
*
G. Antetokounmpo 1.3
+1.3
Jerry West 0.0
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 3.4
Jerry West -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 3.2
+0.3
Jerry West 2.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Giannis Antetokounmpo has more total rebounds, steals and blocks while Jerry West has more total points and assists.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Giannis Antetokounmpo has more offensive rebounds (+205), defensive rebounds (+815), total rebounds (+167), steals (+85) and blocks (+110)
- Jerry West played more years (+4) and games (+69), and has more points (+2,187), field goals made (+770), free throws made (+709) and assists (+524)
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- Jerry West has more personal fouls (+180)
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- Jerry West has more field goals attempted (+1,858) and free throws attempted (+699)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

G. Antetokounmpo 9
Jerry West 13
+4
G. Antetokounmpo 84
Jerry West 153
+69
G. Antetokounmpo 2,270
Jerry West 4,457
+2,187
Field Goals Made
G. Antetokounmpo 852
Jerry West 1,622
+770
Field Goals Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 1,602
Jerry West 3,460
+1,858
G. Antetokounmpo 62
Jerry West -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 239
Jerry West -
n/a
Free Throws Made
G. Antetokounmpo 504
Jerry West 1,213
+709
Free Throws Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 807
Jerry West 1,506
+699
Offensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 205
+205
Jerry West 0
*
Defensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 817
+815
Jerry West 2
*
G. Antetokounmpo 1,022
+167
Jerry West 855
G. Antetokounmpo 446
Jerry West 970
+524
G. Antetokounmpo 85
+85
Jerry West 0
*
G. Antetokounmpo 110
+110
Jerry West 0
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 283
Jerry West -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 271
Jerry West 451
+180

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Giannis Antetokounmpo has better field goal percentage while Jerry West has better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo 53.2%
+6.3
Jerry West 46.9%
3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo 25.9%
Jerry West -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo 62.5%
Jerry West 80.5%
+18.0