Complete Stats Comparison of Gilbert Arenas and Stephon Marbury

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Gilbert Arenas and Stephon Marbury 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, steals, blocks)		1
(blocks)		11
seasons
Stephon Marbury1
(assists)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Gilbert Arenas4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
Playoffs
Stephon Marbury1
(assists)		1
(assists)		5
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Gilbert Arenas8
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Stephon Marbury4
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Gilbert Arenas8
stats		8
stats		3
stats
Stephon Marbury3
stats		4
stats		0
stats
they are tied1
stat		2
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, steals and blocks while Stephon Marbury had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Gilbert Arenas had better averages in points (+1.4), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+0.7), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+0.8), total rebounds (+0.9), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.1)
- Stephon Marbury had better averages in field goals made (+0.1) and assists (+2.3)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+0.6)
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- Gilbert Arenas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.3), 3-pointers attempted (+2.0) and free throws attempted (+0.8)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gilbert Arenas 20.7
+1.4
Stephon Marbury 19.3
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 6.7
Stephon Marbury 6.8
+0.1
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 16.0
+0.3
Stephon Marbury 15.7
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 2.0
+0.8
Stephon Marbury 1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 5.6
+2.0
Stephon Marbury 3.6
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 5.2
+0.7
Stephon Marbury 4.5
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 6.5
+0.8
Stephon Marbury 5.7
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 0.8
+0.1
Stephon Marbury 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.1
+0.8
Stephon Marbury 2.3
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.9
+0.9
Stephon Marbury 3.0
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 5.3
Stephon Marbury 7.6
+2.3
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 1.6
+0.4
Stephon Marbury 1.2
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 0.2
+0.1
Stephon Marbury 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 3.2
+0.2
Stephon Marbury 3.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 3.0
+0.6
Stephon Marbury 2.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers made (+88) and blocks (+13)
- Stephon Marbury played more years (+2) and games (+294), and had more points (+4,895), field goals made (+2,047), free throws made (+889), offensive rebounds (+135), defensive rebounds (+213), total rebounds (+348), assists (+3,562) and steals (+138)
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- Stephon Marbury had more turnovers (+803) and personal fouls (+331)
- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers attempted (+29)
- Stephon Marbury had more field goals attempted (+4,474) and free throws attempted (+1,220)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gilbert Arenas 11
Stephon Marbury 13
+2
Games
Gilbert Arenas 552
Stephon Marbury 846
+294
Points
Gilbert Arenas 11,402
Stephon Marbury 16,297
+4,895
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 3,722
Stephon Marbury 5,769
+2,047
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 8,850
Stephon Marbury 13,324
+4,474
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 1,079
+88
Stephon Marbury 991
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 3,077
+29
Stephon Marbury 3,048
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 2,879
Stephon Marbury 3,768
+889
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 3,584
Stephon Marbury 4,804
+1,220
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 444
Stephon Marbury 579
+135
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 1,724
Stephon Marbury 1,937
+213
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 2,168
Stephon Marbury 2,516
+348
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 2,909
Stephon Marbury 6,471
+3,562
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 884
Stephon Marbury 1,022
+138
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 134
+13
Stephon Marbury 121
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 1,744
Stephon Marbury 2,547
+803
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 1,683
Stephon Marbury 2,014
+331

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 Stephon Marbury had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 42.1%
Stephon Marbury 43.3%
+1.2
3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 35.1%
+2.6
Stephon Marbury 32.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 80.3%
+1.9
Stephon Marbury 78.4%

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, rebounds, steals and blocks while Stephon Marbury had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Gilbert Arenas had better averages in points (+4.5), field goals made (+0.8), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+2.2), defensive rebounds (+0.9), total rebounds (+0.9), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+0.4)
- Stephon Marbury had better average in assists (+0.8)
- Gilbert Arenas had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Gilbert Arenas had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.3), 3-pointers attempted (+1.8) and free throws attempted (+2.8)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Gilbert Arenas 17.1
+4.5
Stephon Marbury 12.6
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 5.5
+0.8
Stephon Marbury 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 13.5
+0.3
Stephon Marbury 13.2
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 1.5
+0.7
Stephon Marbury 0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 4.9
+1.8
Stephon Marbury 3.1
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 4.5
+2.2
Stephon Marbury 2.3
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 5.9
+2.8
Stephon Marbury 3.1
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 0.6
Stephon Marbury 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 2.8
+0.9
Stephon Marbury 1.9
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 3.5
+0.9
Stephon Marbury 2.6
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 3.8
Stephon Marbury 4.6
+0.8
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 1.2
+0.3
Stephon Marbury 0.9
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 0.4
+0.4
Stephon Marbury 0.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 2.4
+0.1
Stephon Marbury 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 2.8
+0.5
Stephon Marbury 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Gilbert Arenas had more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Stephon Marbury had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Gilbert Arenas had more points (+128), field goals made (+22), 3-pointers made (+19), free throws made (+65), defensive rebounds (+26), total rebounds (+25), steals (+8) and blocks (+11)
- Stephon Marbury played more games (+1) and had more offensive rebounds (+1) and assists (+28)
- Gilbert Arenas had more personal fouls (+13)
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- Gilbert Arenas had more 3-pointers attempted (+52) and free throws attempted (+82)
- Stephon Marbury had more field goals attempted (+2)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Gilbert Arenas 5
Stephon Marbury 5
Games
Gilbert Arenas 31
Stephon Marbury 32
+1
Points
Gilbert Arenas 530
+128
Stephon Marbury 402
Field Goals Made
Gilbert Arenas 172
+22
Stephon Marbury 150
Field Goals Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 420
Stephon Marbury 422
+2
3-Pointers Made
Gilbert Arenas 46
+19
Stephon Marbury 27
3-Pointers Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 151
+52
Stephon Marbury 99
Free Throws Made
Gilbert Arenas 140
+65
Stephon Marbury 75
Free Throws Attempted
Gilbert Arenas 182
+82
Stephon Marbury 100
Offensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 19
Stephon Marbury 20
+1
Defensive Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 88
+26
Stephon Marbury 62
Total Rebounds
Gilbert Arenas 107
+25
Stephon Marbury 82
Assists
Gilbert Arenas 118
Stephon Marbury 146
+28
Steals
Gilbert Arenas 37
+8
Stephon Marbury 29
Blocks
Gilbert Arenas 11
+11
Stephon Marbury 0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 74
Stephon Marbury 74
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Gilbert Arenas 88
+13
Stephon Marbury 75

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 41.0%
+5.5
Stephon Marbury 35.5%
3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 30.5%
+3.2
Stephon Marbury 27.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas 76.9%
+1.9
Stephon Marbury 75.0%
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