Complete Stats Comparison of James Harden and Bill Walton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by James Harden and Bill Walton 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
James Harden3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		17
seasons
Bill Walton2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		10
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
James Harden3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		16
Playoffs
Bill Walton2
(rebounds, blocks)		0
4
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
James Harden7
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Bill Walton5
stats		4
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
James Harden6
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Bill Walton5
stats		2
stats		1
stat
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...

Notes: 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, James Harden has better averages in points, assists and steals while Bill Walton has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- James Harden has better averages in points (+10.7), field goals made (+1.6), 3-pointers made (+2.8), free throws made (+4.7), assists (+3.8) and steals (+0.7)
- Bill Walton has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+3.3), total rebounds (+4.9) and blocks (+1.6)
- James Harden has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.0)
- Bill Walton has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- James Harden has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.7), 3-pointers attempted (+7.6) and free throws attempted (+4.6)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
James Harden 24.0
+10.7
Bill Walton 13.3
Field Goals Made
James Harden 7.1
+1.6
Bill Walton 5.5
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 16.2
+5.7
Bill Walton 10.5
3-Pointers Made
James Harden 2.8
+2.8
Bill Walton 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 7.6
+7.6
Bill Walton 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
James Harden 7.1
+4.7
Bill Walton 2.4
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 8.2
+4.6
Bill Walton 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 0.8
Bill Walton 2.4
+1.6
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 4.9
Bill Walton 8.2
+3.3
Total Rebounds
James Harden 5.6
Bill Walton 10.5
+4.9
Assists
James Harden 7.2
+3.8
Bill Walton 3.4
Steals
James Harden 1.5
+0.7
Bill Walton 0.8
Blocks
James Harden 0.6
Bill Walton 2.2
+1.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 3.7
+1.0
Bill Walton 2.7
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 2.5
Bill Walton 2.8
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, James Harden has more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Bill Walton has more total blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- James Harden played more years (+7) and games (+688), and has more points (+21,581), field goals made (+5,655), 3-pointers made (+3,189), free throws made (+7,082), defensive rebounds (+1,805), total rebounds (+1,574), assists (+6,772) and steals (+1,342)
- Bill Walton has more offensive rebounds (+231) and blocks (+378)
- James Harden has more turnovers (+3,415) and personal fouls (+1,568)
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- James Harden has more field goals attempted (+13,780), 3-pointers attempted (+8,787) and free throws attempted (+7,827)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
James Harden 17
+7
Bill Walton 10
Games
James Harden 1,156
+688
Bill Walton 468
Points
James Harden 27,796
+21,581
Bill Walton 6,215
Field Goals Made
James Harden 8,207
+5,655
Bill Walton 2,552
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 18,680
+13,780
Bill Walton 4,900
3-Pointers Made
James Harden 3,189
+3,189
Bill Walton 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 8,791
+8,787
Bill Walton 4
*
Free Throws Made
James Harden 8,193
+7,082
Bill Walton 1,111
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 9,510
+7,827
Bill Walton 1,683
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 872
Bill Walton 1,103
+231
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 5,625
+1,805
Bill Walton 3,820
Total Rebounds
James Harden 6,497
+1,574
Bill Walton 4,923
Assists
James Harden 8,362
+6,772
Bill Walton 1,590
Steals
James Harden 1,722
+1,342
Bill Walton 380
Blocks
James Harden 656
Bill Walton 1,034
+378
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 4,280
+3,415
Bill Walton 865
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 2,866
+1,568
Bill Walton 1,298

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, James Harden has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Bill Walton has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden 43.9%
Bill Walton 52.1%
+8.2
3-Point Percentage
James Harden 36.3%
+36.3
Bill Walton 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
James Harden 86.2%
+20.2
Bill Walton 66.0%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, James Harden has better averages in points, assists and steals while Bill Walton has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- James Harden has better averages in points (+11.7), field goals made (+2.1), 3-pointers made (+2.5), free throws made (+5.0), assists (+3.5) and steals (+0.9)
- Bill Walton has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+2.3), total rebounds (+3.6) and blocks (+1.1)
- James Harden has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+2.2)
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- James Harden has higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.1), 3-pointers attempted (+7.4) and free throws attempted (+5.3)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
James Harden 22.5
+11.7
Bill Walton 10.8
Field Goals Made
James Harden 6.8
+2.1
Bill Walton 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 16.0
+7.1
Bill Walton 8.9
3-Pointers Made
James Harden 2.5
+2.5
Bill Walton 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 7.4
+7.4
Bill Walton 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
James Harden 6.4
+5.0
Bill Walton 1.4
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 7.4
+5.3
Bill Walton 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 0.7
Bill Walton 1.9
+1.2
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 4.8
Bill Walton 7.1
+2.3
Total Rebounds
James Harden 5.5
Bill Walton 9.1
+3.6
Assists
James Harden 6.5
+3.5
Bill Walton 3.0
Steals
James Harden 1.6
+0.9
Bill Walton 0.7
Blocks
James Harden 0.6
Bill Walton 1.7
+1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 3.4
+2.2
Bill Walton 1.2
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 3.0
Bill Walton 3.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, James Harden has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Bill Walton.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- James Harden played more years (+12) and games (+124), and has more points (+3,367), field goals made (+943), 3-pointers made (+434), free throws made (+1,047), offensive rebounds (+31), defensive rebounds (+473), total rebounds (+504), assists (+980), steals (+250) and blocks (+15)
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- James Harden has more turnovers (+554) and personal fouls (+363)
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- James Harden has more field goals attempted (+2,322), 3-pointers attempted (+1,274) and free throws attempted (+1,182)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
James Harden 16
+12
Bill Walton 4
Games
James Harden 173
+124
Bill Walton 49
Points
James Harden 3,895
+3,367
Bill Walton 528
Field Goals Made
James Harden 1,173
+943
Bill Walton 230
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 2,760
+2,322
Bill Walton 438
3-Pointers Made
James Harden 434
+434
Bill Walton 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 1,275
+1,274
Bill Walton 1
*
Free Throws Made
James Harden 1,115
+1,047
Bill Walton 68
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 1,283
+1,182
Bill Walton 101
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 126
+31
Bill Walton 95
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 822
+473
Bill Walton 349
Total Rebounds
James Harden 948
+504
Bill Walton 444
Assists
James Harden 1,125
+980
Bill Walton 145
Steals
James Harden 282
+250
Bill Walton 32
Blocks
James Harden 98
+15
Bill Walton 83
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 590
+554
Bill Walton 36
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 512
+363
Bill Walton 149

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, James Harden has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Bill Walton has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden 42.5%
Bill Walton 52.5%
+10.0
3-Point Percentage
James Harden 34.0%
+34.0
Bill Walton 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
James Harden 86.9%
+19.6
Bill Walton 67.3%
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