Complete Stats Comparison of Gilbert Arenas and DeMarcus Cousins

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Gilbert Arenas and DeMarcus Cousins 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 Arenas3
(points, assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		11
seasons
DeMarcus Cousins2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		11
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Gilbert Arenas3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
Playoffs
DeMarcus Cousins1
(blocks)		0
3
Playoffs
they are tied1
(rebounds)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Gilbert Arenas7
stats		5
stats		2
stats
DeMarcus Cousins5
stats		8
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Gilbert Arenas7
stats		12
stats		1
stat
DeMarcus Cousins4
stats		2
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, Gilbert Arenas had better averages in points, assists and steals while DeMarcus Cousins had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Gilbert Arenas had better averages in points (+1.1), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+0.2), assists (+2.3) and steals (+0.3)
- DeMarcus Cousins had better averages in field goals made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+4.5), total rebounds (+6.3) and blocks (+0.9)
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- DeMarcus Cousins had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.7)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.8) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.6)
- DeMarcus Cousins had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gilbert Arenas 20.7
+1.1
DeMarcus Cousins 19.6
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 6.7
DeMarcus Cousins 7.0
+0.3
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 16.0
+0.8
DeMarcus Cousins 15.2
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 2.0
+1.3
DeMarcus Cousins 0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 5.6
+3.6
DeMarcus Cousins 2.0
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 5.2
+0.2
DeMarcus Cousins 5.0
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 6.5
DeMarcus Cousins 6.7
+0.2
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 0.8
DeMarcus Cousins 2.6
+1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.1
DeMarcus Cousins 7.6
+4.5
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.9
DeMarcus Cousins 10.2
+6.3
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 5.3
+2.3
DeMarcus Cousins 3.0
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 1.6
+0.3
DeMarcus Cousins 1.3
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 0.2
DeMarcus Cousins 1.1
+0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 3.2
DeMarcus Cousins 3.3
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 3.0
DeMarcus Cousins 3.7
+0.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, DeMarcus Cousins had more total points, rebounds and blocks while Gilbert Arenas had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers made (+653), assists (+930) and steals (+10)
- DeMarcus Cousins played more games (+102) and had more points (+1,400), field goals made (+840), free throws made (+373), offensive rebounds (+1,248), defensive rebounds (+3,248), total rebounds (+4,496) and blocks (+608)
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- DeMarcus Cousins had more turnovers (+405) and personal fouls (+738)
- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers attempted (+1,789)
- DeMarcus Cousins had more field goals attempted (+1,074) and free throws attempted (+827)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gilbert Arenas 11
DeMarcus Cousins 11
Games
Gilbert Arenas 552
DeMarcus Cousins 654
+102
Points
Gilbert Arenas 11,402
DeMarcus Cousins 12,802
+1,400
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 3,722
DeMarcus Cousins 4,562
+840
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 8,850
DeMarcus Cousins 9,924
+1,074
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 1,079
+653
DeMarcus Cousins 426
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 3,077
+1,789
DeMarcus Cousins 1,288
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 2,879
DeMarcus Cousins 3,252
+373
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 3,584
DeMarcus Cousins 4,411
+827
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 444
DeMarcus Cousins 1,692
+1,248
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 1,724
DeMarcus Cousins 4,972
+3,248
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 2,168
DeMarcus Cousins 6,664
+4,496
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 2,909
+930
DeMarcus Cousins 1,979
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 884
+10
DeMarcus Cousins 874
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 134
DeMarcus Cousins 742
+608
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 1,744
DeMarcus Cousins 2,149
+405
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 1,683
DeMarcus Cousins 2,421
+738

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 DeMarcus Cousins had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 42.1%
DeMarcus Cousins 46.0%
+3.9
3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 35.1%
+2.0
DeMarcus Cousins 33.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 80.3%
+6.6
DeMarcus Cousins 73.7%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Gilbert Arenas had better averages in points, assists and steals while DeMarcus Cousins had better average in blocks. They are tied in rebounds.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Gilbert Arenas had better averages in points (+8.7), field goals made (+2.5), 3-pointers made (+0.9), free throws made (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+0.2), assists (+2.3) and steals (+0.7)
- DeMarcus Cousins had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.3) and blocks (+0.1)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.8) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Gilbert Arenas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.3), 3-pointers attempted (+3.5) and free throws attempted (+3.2)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gilbert Arenas 17.1
+8.7
DeMarcus Cousins 8.4
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 5.5
+2.5
DeMarcus Cousins 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 13.5
+7.3
DeMarcus Cousins 6.2
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 1.5
+0.9
DeMarcus Cousins 0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 4.9
+3.5
DeMarcus Cousins 1.4
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 4.5
+2.6
DeMarcus Cousins 1.9
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 5.9
+3.2
DeMarcus Cousins 2.7
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 0.6
DeMarcus Cousins 0.9
+0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 2.8
+0.2
DeMarcus Cousins 2.6
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.5
DeMarcus Cousins 3.5
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 3.8
+2.3
DeMarcus Cousins 1.5
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 1.2
+0.7
DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 0.4
DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 2.4
+0.8
DeMarcus Cousins 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 2.8
+0.5
DeMarcus Cousins 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Gilbert Arenas played more years (+2) and games (+11), and had more points (+363), field goals made (+113), 3-pointers made (+35), free throws made (+102), offensive rebounds (+1), defensive rebounds (+36), total rebounds (+37), assists (+88), steals (+27) and blocks (+1)
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- Gilbert Arenas had more turnovers (+43) and personal fouls (+42)
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- Gilbert Arenas had more field goals attempted (+296), 3-pointers attempted (+123) and free throws attempted (+128)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gilbert Arenas 5
+2
DeMarcus Cousins 3
Games
Gilbert Arenas 31
+11
DeMarcus Cousins 20
Points
Gilbert Arenas 530
+363
DeMarcus Cousins 167
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 172
+113
DeMarcus Cousins 59
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 420
+296
DeMarcus Cousins 124
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 46
+35
DeMarcus Cousins 11
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 151
+123
DeMarcus Cousins 28
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 140
+102
DeMarcus Cousins 38
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 182
+128
DeMarcus Cousins 54
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 19
+1
DeMarcus Cousins 18
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 88
+36
DeMarcus Cousins 52
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 107
+37
DeMarcus Cousins 70
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 118
+88
DeMarcus Cousins 30
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 37
+27
DeMarcus Cousins 10
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 11
+1
DeMarcus Cousins 10
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 74
+43
DeMarcus Cousins 31
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 88
+42
DeMarcus Cousins 46

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 41.0%
DeMarcus Cousins 47.6%
+6.6
3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 30.5%
DeMarcus Cousins 39.3%
+8.8
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 76.9%
+6.5
DeMarcus Cousins 70.4%
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