Complete Stats Comparison of Gilbert Arenas and Allen Iverson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Gilbert Arenas and Allen Iverson 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
Gilbert Arenas1
(rebounds)		0
11
seasons
Allen Iverson3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		14
seasons
they are tied1
(blocks)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Gilbert Arenas1
(blocks)		0
5
Playoffs
Allen Iverson4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		8
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Gilbert Arenas4
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Allen Iverson6
stats		11
stats		1
stat
they are tied2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Gilbert Arenas2
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Allen Iverson10
stats		12
stats		1
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, Allen Iverson had better averages in points, assists and steals while Gilbert Arenas had better average in rebounds. They are tied in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Gilbert Arenas had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+0.2) and total rebounds (+0.2)
- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+6.0), field goals made (+2.6), free throws made (+1.8), assists (+0.9) and steals (+0.6)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.9)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.8) and free throws attempted (+2.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gilbert Arenas 20.7
Allen Iverson 26.7
+6.0
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 6.7
Allen Iverson 9.3
+2.6
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 16.0
Allen Iverson 21.8
+5.8
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 2.0
+0.8
Allen Iverson 1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 5.6
+1.9
Allen Iverson 3.7
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 5.2
Allen Iverson 7.0
+1.8
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 6.5
Allen Iverson 8.9
+2.4
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 0.8
Allen Iverson 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.1
+0.2
Allen Iverson 2.9
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.9
+0.2
Allen Iverson 3.7
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 5.3
Allen Iverson 6.2
+0.9
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 1.6
Allen Iverson 2.2
+0.6
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 0.2
Allen Iverson 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 3.2
Allen Iverson 3.6
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 3.0
+1.1
Allen Iverson 1.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Allen Iverson had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Gilbert Arenas.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers made (+20)
- Allen Iverson played more years (+3) and games (+362), and had more points (+12,966), field goals made (+4,745), free throws made (+3,496), offensive rebounds (+301), defensive rebounds (+925), total rebounds (+1,226), assists (+2,715), steals (+1,099) and blocks (+30)
-
- Allen Iverson had more turnovers (+1,518) and personal fouls (+94)
-
- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+11,056), 3-pointers attempted (+306) and free throws attempted (+4,584)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gilbert Arenas 11
Allen Iverson 14
+3
Games
Gilbert Arenas 552
Allen Iverson 914
+362
Points
Gilbert Arenas 11,402
Allen Iverson 24,368
+12,966
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 3,722
Allen Iverson 8,467
+4,745
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 8,850
Allen Iverson 19,906
+11,056
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 1,079
+20
Allen Iverson 1,059
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 3,077
Allen Iverson 3,383
+306
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 2,879
Allen Iverson 6,375
+3,496
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 3,584
Allen Iverson 8,168
+4,584
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 444
Allen Iverson 745
+301
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 1,724
Allen Iverson 2,649
+925
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 2,168
Allen Iverson 3,394
+1,226
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 2,909
Allen Iverson 5,624
+2,715
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 884
Allen Iverson 1,983
+1,099
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 134
Allen Iverson 164
+30
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 1,744
Allen Iverson 3,262
+1,518
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 1,683
Allen Iverson 1,777
+94

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Gilbert Arenas had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Allen Iverson had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 42.1%
Allen Iverson 42.5%
+0.4
3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 35.1%
+3.8
Allen Iverson 31.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 80.3%
+2.3
Allen Iverson 78.0%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Gilbert Arenas had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Gilbert Arenas had better average in blocks (+0.2)
- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+12.6), field goals made (+5.1), 3-pointers made (+0.2), free throws made (+2.2), offensive rebounds (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+0.2), total rebounds (+0.3), assists (+2.2) and steals (+0.9)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
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- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+13.0), 3-pointers attempted (+0.4) and free throws attempted (+2.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gilbert Arenas 17.1
Allen Iverson 29.7
+12.6
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 5.5
Allen Iverson 10.6
+5.1
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 13.5
Allen Iverson 26.5
+13.0
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 1.5
Allen Iverson 1.7
+0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 4.9
Allen Iverson 5.3
+0.4
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 4.5
Allen Iverson 6.7
+2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 5.9
Allen Iverson 8.8
+2.9
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 0.6
Allen Iverson 0.8
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 2.8
Allen Iverson 3.0
+0.2
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.5
Allen Iverson 3.8
+0.3
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 3.8
Allen Iverson 6.0
+2.2
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 1.2
Allen Iverson 2.1
+0.9
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 0.4
+0.2
Allen Iverson 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 2.4
Allen Iverson 3.1
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 2.8
+0.6
Allen Iverson 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Allen Iverson had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Gilbert Arenas.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Allen Iverson played more years (+3) and games (+40), and had more points (+1,581), field goals made (+583), 3-pointers made (+77), free throws made (+338), offensive rebounds (+40), defensive rebounds (+126), total rebounds (+166), assists (+307), steals (+110) and blocks (+3)
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- Allen Iverson had more turnovers (+147) and personal fouls (+69)
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- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+1,462), 3-pointers attempted (+225) and free throws attempted (+444)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gilbert Arenas 5
Allen Iverson 8
+3
Games
Gilbert Arenas 31
Allen Iverson 71
+40
Points
Gilbert Arenas 530
Allen Iverson 2,111
+1,581
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 172
Allen Iverson 755
+583
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 420
Allen Iverson 1,882
+1,462
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 46
Allen Iverson 123
+77
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 151
Allen Iverson 376
+225
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 140
Allen Iverson 478
+338
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 182
Allen Iverson 626
+444
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 19
Allen Iverson 59
+40
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 88
Allen Iverson 214
+126
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 107
Allen Iverson 273
+166
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 118
Allen Iverson 425
+307
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 37
Allen Iverson 147
+110
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 11
Allen Iverson 14
+3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 74
Allen Iverson 221
+147
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 88
Allen Iverson 157
+69

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Gilbert Arenas had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Allen Iverson had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 41.0%
+0.9
Allen Iverson 40.1%
3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 30.5%
Allen Iverson 32.7%
+2.2
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 76.9%
+0.5
Allen Iverson 76.4%
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