Complete Stats Comparison of Gilbert Arenas and Pete Maravich

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Gilbert Arenas and Pete Maravich 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
Gilbert Arenas1
(steals)		2
(steals, blocks)		11
seasons
Pete Maravich4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		10
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Gilbert Arenas2
(steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
Playoffs
Pete Maravich2
(points, rebounds)		0
4
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 Arenas3
stats		7
stats		0
stats
Pete Maravich9
stats		7
stats		3
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Gilbert Arenas6
stats		11
stats		0
stats
Pete Maravich4
stats		3
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...

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.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Pete Maravich had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Gilbert Arenas had better average in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Gilbert Arenas had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.8) and steals (+0.2)
- Pete Maravich had better averages in points (+3.5), field goals made (+2.7), free throws made (+0.2), offensive rebounds (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+0.2), total rebounds (+0.3), assists (+0.1) and blocks (+0.1)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Pete Maravich had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.5)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.3)
- Pete Maravich had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.3) and free throws attempted (+0.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gilbert Arenas 20.7
Pete Maravich 24.2
+3.5
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 6.7
Pete Maravich 9.4
+2.7
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 16.0
Pete Maravich 21.3
+5.3
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 2.0
+1.8
Pete Maravich 0.2
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 5.6
+5.3
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 5.2
Pete Maravich 5.4
+0.2
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 6.5
Pete Maravich 6.6
+0.1
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 0.8
Pete Maravich 1.0
+0.2 *
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.1
Pete Maravich 3.3
+0.2 *
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.9
Pete Maravich 4.2
+0.3
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 5.3
Pete Maravich 5.4
+0.1
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 1.6
+0.2
Pete Maravich 1.4
*
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 0.2
Pete Maravich 0.3
+0.1 *
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 3.2
Pete Maravich 3.7
+0.5 *
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 3.0
+0.2
Pete Maravich 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, Pete Maravich had more total points, rebounds and assists while Gilbert Arenas had more total steals and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Gilbert Arenas played more years (+1) and had more 3-pointers made (+1,069), offensive rebounds (+18), defensive rebounds (+303), steals (+297) and blocks (+26)
- Pete Maravich played more games (+106) and had more points (+4,546), field goals made (+2,465), free throws made (+685), total rebounds (+579) and assists (+654)
- Gilbert Arenas had more turnovers (+1,214)
- Pete Maravich had more personal fouls (+182)
- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers attempted (+3,062)
- Pete Maravich had more field goals attempted (+5,175) and free throws attempted (+760)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gilbert Arenas 11
+1
Pete Maravich 10
Games
Gilbert Arenas 552
Pete Maravich 658
+106
Points
Gilbert Arenas 11,402
Pete Maravich 15,948
+4,546
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 3,722
Pete Maravich 6,187
+2,465
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 8,850
Pete Maravich 14,025
+5,175
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 1,079
+1,069
Pete Maravich 10
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 3,077
+3,062
Pete Maravich 15
*
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 2,879
Pete Maravich 3,564
+685
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 3,584
Pete Maravich 4,344
+760
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 444
+18
Pete Maravich 426
*
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 1,724
+303
Pete Maravich 1,421
*
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 2,168
Pete Maravich 2,747
+579
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 2,909
Pete Maravich 3,563
+654
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 884
+297
Pete Maravich 587
*
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 134
+26
Pete Maravich 108
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 1,744
+1,214
Pete Maravich 530
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 1,683
Pete Maravich 1,865
+182

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Pete Maravich 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%
Pete Maravich 44.1%
+2.0
3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 35.1%
Pete Maravich 66.7%
+31.6 *
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 80.3%
Pete Maravich 82.0%
+1.7

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 steals and blocks while Pete Maravich had better averages in points and rebounds. They are tied in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Gilbert Arenas had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+0.5), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+1.9), steals (+0.9) and blocks (+0.4)
- Pete Maravich had better averages in points (+1.6), field goals made (+1.8) and total rebounds (+0.2)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.4)
-
- Gilbert Arenas had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+4.2) and free throws attempted (+0.7)
- Pete Maravich had higher average in field goals attempted (+3.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gilbert Arenas 17.1
Pete Maravich 18.7
+1.6
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 5.5
Pete Maravich 7.3
+1.8
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 13.5
Pete Maravich 17.3
+3.8
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 1.5
+1.3
Pete Maravich 0.2
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 4.9
+4.2
Pete Maravich 0.7
*
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 4.5
+0.5
Pete Maravich 4.0
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 5.9
+0.7
Pete Maravich 5.2
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 0.6
+0.6
Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 2.8
+1.9
Pete Maravich 0.9
*
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.5
Pete Maravich 3.7
+0.2
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 3.8
Pete Maravich 3.8
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 1.2
+0.9
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 0.4
+0.4
Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 2.4
+1.4
Pete Maravich 1.0
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 2.8
Pete Maravich 2.8

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 Pete Maravich.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Gilbert Arenas played more years (+1) and games (+5), and had more points (+43), 3-pointers made (+44), free throws made (+35), offensive rebounds (+19), defensive rebounds (+80), total rebounds (+12), assists (+20), steals (+34) and blocks (+11)
- Pete Maravich had more field goals made (+18)
- Gilbert Arenas had more turnovers (+65) and personal fouls (+14)
-
- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers attempted (+145) and free throws attempted (+48)
- Pete Maravich had more field goals attempted (+29)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gilbert Arenas 5
+1
Pete Maravich 4
Games
Gilbert Arenas 31
+5
Pete Maravich 26
Points
Gilbert Arenas 530
+43
Pete Maravich 487
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 172
Pete Maravich 190
+18
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 420
Pete Maravich 449
+29
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 46
+44
Pete Maravich 2
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 151
+145
Pete Maravich 6
*
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 140
+35
Pete Maravich 105
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 182
+48
Pete Maravich 134
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 19
+19
Pete Maravich 0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 88
+80
Pete Maravich 8
*
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 107
+12
Pete Maravich 95
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 118
+20
Pete Maravich 98
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 37
+34
Pete Maravich 3
*
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 11
+11
Pete Maravich 0
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 74
+65
Pete Maravich 9
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 88
+14
Pete Maravich 74

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Pete Maravich 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%
Pete Maravich 42.3%
+1.3
3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 30.5%
Pete Maravich 33.3%
+2.8 *
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 76.9%
Pete Maravich 78.4%
+1.5
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