Complete Stats Comparison of Gilbert Arenas and Dikembe Mutombo

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Gilbert Arenas and Dikembe Mutombo 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
Dikembe Mutombo2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		18
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)		1
(assists)		5
Playoffs
Dikembe Mutombo2
(rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Gilbert Arenas6
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo6
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Gilbert Arenas6
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo6
stats		10
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, Gilbert Arenas 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?

- Gilbert Arenas had better averages in points (+10.9), field goals made (+3.2), 3-pointers made (+2.0), free throws made (+2.4), assists (+4.3) and steals (+1.2)
- Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+4.0), total rebounds (+6.4) and blocks (+2.6)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.4) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Gilbert Arenas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.3), 3-pointers attempted (+5.6) and free throws attempted (+2.4)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gilbert Arenas 20.7
+10.9
Dikembe Mutombo 9.8
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 6.7
+3.2
Dikembe Mutombo 3.5
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 16.0
+9.3
Dikembe Mutombo 6.7
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 2.0
+2.0
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 5.6
+5.6
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 5.2
+2.4
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 6.5
+2.4
Dikembe Mutombo 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 0.8
Dikembe Mutombo 3.2
+2.4
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.1
Dikembe Mutombo 7.1
+4.0
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.9
Dikembe Mutombo 10.3
+6.4
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 5.3
+4.3
Dikembe Mutombo 1.0
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 1.6
+1.2
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 0.2
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+2.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 3.2
+1.4
Dikembe Mutombo 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 3.0
+0.2
Dikembe Mutombo 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, Dikembe Mutombo 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 (+1,079), assists (+1,669) and steals (+390)
- Dikembe Mutombo played more years (+7) and games (+644), and had more points (+327), field goals made (+447), free throws made (+512), offensive rebounds (+3,364), defensive rebounds (+6,827), total rebounds (+10,191) and blocks (+3,155)
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- Dikembe Mutombo had more turnovers (+429) and personal fouls (+1,700)
- Gilbert Arenas had more field goals attempted (+805) and 3-pointers attempted (+3,075)
- Dikembe Mutombo had more free throws attempted (+1,376)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gilbert Arenas 11
Dikembe Mutombo 18
+7
Games
Gilbert Arenas 552
Dikembe Mutombo 1,196
+644
Points
Gilbert Arenas 11,402
Dikembe Mutombo 11,729
+327
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 3,722
Dikembe Mutombo 4,169
+447
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 8,850
+805
Dikembe Mutombo 8,045
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 1,079
+1,079
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 3,077
+3,075
Dikembe Mutombo 2
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 2,879
Dikembe Mutombo 3,391
+512
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 3,584
Dikembe Mutombo 4,960
+1,376
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 444
Dikembe Mutombo 3,808
+3,364
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 1,724
Dikembe Mutombo 8,551
+6,827
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 2,168
Dikembe Mutombo 12,359
+10,191
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 2,909
+1,669
Dikembe Mutombo 1,240
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 884
+390
Dikembe Mutombo 494
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 134
Dikembe Mutombo 3,289
+3,155
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 1,744
Dikembe Mutombo 2,173
+429
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 1,683
Dikembe Mutombo 3,383
+1,700

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 Dikembe Mutombo had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 42.1%
Dikembe Mutombo 51.8%
+9.7
3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 35.1%
+35.1
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 80.3%
+11.9
Dikembe Mutombo 68.4%

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 Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Gilbert Arenas had better averages in points (+8.0), field goals made (+2.5), 3-pointers made (+1.5), free throws made (+1.4), assists (+3.0) and steals (+0.8)
- Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+3.8), total rebounds (+6.0) and blocks (+2.1)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.9) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Gilbert Arenas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.7), 3-pointers attempted (+4.9) and free throws attempted (+1.5)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gilbert Arenas 17.1
+8.0
Dikembe Mutombo 9.1
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 5.5
+2.5
Dikembe Mutombo 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 13.5
+7.7
Dikembe Mutombo 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 1.5
+1.5
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 4.9
+4.9
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 4.5
+1.4
Dikembe Mutombo 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 5.9
+1.5
Dikembe Mutombo 4.4
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 0.6
Dikembe Mutombo 2.9
+2.3
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 2.8
Dikembe Mutombo 6.6
+3.8
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.5
Dikembe Mutombo 9.5
+6.0
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 3.8
+3.0
Dikembe Mutombo 0.8
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 1.2
+0.8
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 0.4
Dikembe Mutombo 2.5
+2.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 2.4
+0.9
Dikembe Mutombo 1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 2.8
+0.2
Dikembe Mutombo 2.6

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, steals and blocks while Gilbert Arenas had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers made (+46) and assists (+40)
- Dikembe Mutombo played more years (+8) and games (+70), and had more points (+388), field goals made (+131), free throws made (+172), offensive rebounds (+277), defensive rebounds (+578), total rebounds (+855), steals (+3) and blocks (+240)
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- Dikembe Mutombo had more turnovers (+75) and personal fouls (+171)
- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers attempted (+150)
- Dikembe Mutombo had more field goals attempted (+166) and free throws attempted (+262)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gilbert Arenas 5
Dikembe Mutombo 13
+8
Games
Gilbert Arenas 31
Dikembe Mutombo 101
+70
Points
Gilbert Arenas 530
Dikembe Mutombo 918
+388
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 172
Dikembe Mutombo 303
+131
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 420
Dikembe Mutombo 586
+166
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 46
+46
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 151
+150
Dikembe Mutombo 1
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 140
Dikembe Mutombo 312
+172
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 182
Dikembe Mutombo 444
+262
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 19
Dikembe Mutombo 296
+277
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 88
Dikembe Mutombo 666
+578
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 107
Dikembe Mutombo 962
+855
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 118
+40
Dikembe Mutombo 78
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 37
Dikembe Mutombo 40
+3
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 11
Dikembe Mutombo 251
+240
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 74
Dikembe Mutombo 149
+75
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 88
Dikembe Mutombo 259
+171

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Gilbert Arenas 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
Gilbert Arenas 41.0%
Dikembe Mutombo 51.7%
+10.7
3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 30.5%
+30.5
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 76.9%
+6.6
Dikembe Mutombo 70.3%
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