Complete Stats Comparison of Gilbert Arenas and Manu Ginobili

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Gilbert Arenas and Manu Ginobili 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 Arenas4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		0
11
seasons
Manu Ginobili1
(blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		16
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Gilbert Arenas2
(points, blocks)		0
5
Playoffs
Manu Ginobili2
(rebounds, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
they are tied1
(assists)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Gilbert Arenas9
stats		2
stats		0
stats
Manu Ginobili3
stats		12
stats		3
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Gilbert Arenas4
stats		2
stats		0
stats
Manu Ginobili6
stats		12
stats		3
stats
they are tied2
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, Gilbert Arenas had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Manu Ginobili had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Gilbert Arenas had better averages in points (+7.4), field goals made (+2.4), 3-pointers made (+0.6), free throws made (+2.0), offensive rebounds (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+0.3), total rebounds (+0.4), assists (+1.5) and steals (+0.3)
- Manu Ginobili had better average in blocks (+0.1)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.2) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Gilbert Arenas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.3), 3-pointers attempted (+1.8) and free throws attempted (+2.6)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gilbert Arenas 20.7
+7.4
Manu Ginobili 13.3
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 6.7
+2.4
Manu Ginobili 4.3
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 16.0
+6.3
Manu Ginobili 9.7
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 2.0
+0.6
Manu Ginobili 1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 5.6
+1.8
Manu Ginobili 3.8
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 5.2
+2.0
Manu Ginobili 3.2
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 6.5
+2.6
Manu Ginobili 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 0.8
+0.2
Manu Ginobili 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.1
+0.3
Manu Ginobili 2.8
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.9
+0.4
Manu Ginobili 3.5
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 5.3
+1.5
Manu Ginobili 3.8
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 1.6
+0.3
Manu Ginobili 1.3
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 0.2
Manu Ginobili 0.3
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 3.2
+1.2
Manu Ginobili 2.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 3.0
+0.9
Manu Ginobili 2.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- Manu Ginobili played more years (+5) and games (+505), and had more points (+2,641), field goals made (+862), 3-pointers made (+416), free throws made (+501), offensive rebounds (+241), defensive rebounds (+1,288), total rebounds (+1,529), assists (+1,092), steals (+508) and blocks (+185)
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- Manu Ginobili had more turnovers (+372) and personal fouls (+529)
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- Manu Ginobili had more field goals attempted (+1,412), 3-pointers attempted (+978) and free throws attempted (+505)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gilbert Arenas 11
Manu Ginobili 16
+5
Games
Gilbert Arenas 552
Manu Ginobili 1,057
+505
Points
Gilbert Arenas 11,402
Manu Ginobili 14,043
+2,641
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 3,722
Manu Ginobili 4,584
+862
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 8,850
Manu Ginobili 10,262
+1,412
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 1,079
Manu Ginobili 1,495
+416
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 3,077
Manu Ginobili 4,055
+978
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 2,879
Manu Ginobili 3,380
+501
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 3,584
Manu Ginobili 4,089
+505
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 444
Manu Ginobili 685
+241
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 1,724
Manu Ginobili 3,012
+1,288
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 2,168
Manu Ginobili 3,697
+1,529
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 2,909
Manu Ginobili 4,001
+1,092
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 884
Manu Ginobili 1,392
+508
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 134
Manu Ginobili 319
+185
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 1,744
Manu Ginobili 2,116
+372
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 1,683
Manu Ginobili 2,212
+529

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Manu Ginobili had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Gilbert Arenas.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 42.1%
Manu Ginobili 44.7%
+2.6
3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 35.1%
Manu Ginobili 36.9%
+1.8
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 80.3%
Manu Ginobili 82.7%
+2.4

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 and blocks while Manu Ginobili had better averages in rebounds and steals. They are tied in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Gilbert Arenas had better averages in points (+3.1), field goals made (+1.1), free throws made (+0.7) and blocks (+0.1)
- Manu Ginobili had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+0.5), total rebounds (+0.5) and steals (+0.1)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+0.1)
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- Gilbert Arenas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.4), 3-pointers attempted (+0.7) and free throws attempted (+1.3)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gilbert Arenas 17.1
+3.1
Manu Ginobili 14.0
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 5.5
+1.1
Manu Ginobili 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 13.5
+3.4
Manu Ginobili 10.1
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 1.5
Manu Ginobili 1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 4.9
+0.7
Manu Ginobili 4.2
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 4.5
+0.7
Manu Ginobili 3.8
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 5.9
+1.3
Manu Ginobili 4.6
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 0.6
Manu Ginobili 0.7
+0.1
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 2.8
Manu Ginobili 3.3
+0.5
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.5
Manu Ginobili 4.0
+0.5
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 3.8
Manu Ginobili 3.8
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 1.2
Manu Ginobili 1.3
+0.1
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 0.4
+0.1
Manu Ginobili 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 2.4
+0.2
Manu Ginobili 2.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 2.8
+0.1
Manu Ginobili 2.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Manu Ginobili played more years (+10) and games (+187), and had more points (+2,524), field goals made (+784), 3-pointers made (+278), free throws made (+678), offensive rebounds (+136), defensive rebounds (+631), total rebounds (+767), assists (+709), steals (+255) and blocks (+50)
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- Manu Ginobili had more turnovers (+407) and personal fouls (+500)
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- Manu Ginobili had more field goals attempted (+1,789), 3-pointers attempted (+754) and free throws attempted (+819)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gilbert Arenas 5
Manu Ginobili 15
+10
Games
Gilbert Arenas 31
Manu Ginobili 218
+187
Points
Gilbert Arenas 530
Manu Ginobili 3,054
+2,524
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 172
Manu Ginobili 956
+784
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 420
Manu Ginobili 2,209
+1,789
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 46
Manu Ginobili 324
+278
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 151
Manu Ginobili 905
+754
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 140
Manu Ginobili 818
+678
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 182
Manu Ginobili 1,001
+819
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 19
Manu Ginobili 155
+136
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 88
Manu Ginobili 719
+631
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 107
Manu Ginobili 874
+767
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 118
Manu Ginobili 827
+709
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 37
Manu Ginobili 292
+255
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 11
Manu Ginobili 61
+50
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 74
Manu Ginobili 481
+407
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 88
Manu Ginobili 588
+500

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Manu Ginobili had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Gilbert Arenas.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 41.0%
Manu Ginobili 43.3%
+2.3
3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 30.5%
Manu Ginobili 35.8%
+5.3
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 76.9%
Manu Ginobili 81.7%
+4.8
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