Complete Stats Comparison of James Harden and Brook Lopez

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by James Harden and Brook Lopez 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.

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)
3
(points, assists, steals)
17
seasons
Brook Lopez2
(rebounds, blocks)
2
(rebounds, blocks)
18
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)
4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)
16
Playoffs
Brook Lopez2
(rebounds, blocks)
1
(blocks)
9
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
James Harden8
stats
9
stats
2
stats
Brook Lopez4
stats
5
stats
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
James Harden7
stats
10
stats
2
stats
Brook Lopez5
stats
4
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, James Harden has better averages in points, assists and steals while Brook Lopez has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- James Harden has better averages in points (+8.2), field goals made (+1.1), 3-pointers made (+1.8), free throws made (+4.3), defensive rebounds (+0.8), assists (+5.7) and steals (+0.9)
- Brook Lopez has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.1), total rebounds (+0.5) and blocks (+1.3)
- James Harden has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+2.1)
- Brook Lopez has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- James Harden has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.1), 3-pointers attempted (+4.8) and free throws attempted (+4.7)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

James Harden 24.0
+8.2
Brook Lopez 15.8
Field Goals Made
James Harden 7.1
+1.1
Brook Lopez 6.0
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 16.2
+4.1
Brook Lopez 12.1
James Harden 2.8
+1.8
Brook Lopez 1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 7.6
+4.8
Brook Lopez 2.8
Free Throws Made
James Harden 7.1
+4.3
Brook Lopez 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 8.2
+4.7
Brook Lopez 3.5
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 0.8
Brook Lopez 1.9
+1.1
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 4.9
+0.8
Brook Lopez 4.1
James Harden 5.6
Brook Lopez 6.1
+0.5
James Harden 7.2
+5.7
Brook Lopez 1.5
James Harden 1.5
+0.9
Brook Lopez 0.6
James Harden 0.6
Brook Lopez 1.9
+1.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 3.7
+2.1
Brook Lopez 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 2.5
Brook Lopez 2.6
+0.1

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, assists and steals while Brook Lopez has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- James Harden played more games (+46) and has more points (+10,247), field goals made (+1,516), 3-pointers made (+2,106), free throws made (+5,109), defensive rebounds (+1,034), assists (+6,746) and steals (+1,087)
- Brook Lopez played more years (+1) and has more offensive rebounds (+1,292), total rebounds (+258) and blocks (+1,410)
- James Harden has more turnovers (+2,525)
- Brook Lopez has more personal fouls (+9)
- James Harden has more field goals attempted (+5,200), 3-pointers attempted (+5,710) and free throws attempted (+5,641)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

James Harden 17
Brook Lopez 18
+1
James Harden 1,156
+46
Brook Lopez 1,110
James Harden 27,796
+10,247
Brook Lopez 17,549
Field Goals Made
James Harden 8,207
+1,516
Brook Lopez 6,691
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 18,680
+5,200
Brook Lopez 13,480
James Harden 3,189
+2,106
Brook Lopez 1,083
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 8,791
+5,710
Brook Lopez 3,081
Free Throws Made
James Harden 8,193
+5,109
Brook Lopez 3,084
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 9,510
+5,641
Brook Lopez 3,869
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 872
Brook Lopez 2,164
+1,292
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 5,625
+1,034
Brook Lopez 4,591
James Harden 6,497
Brook Lopez 6,755
+258
James Harden 8,362
+6,746
Brook Lopez 1,616
James Harden 1,722
+1,087
Brook Lopez 635
James Harden 656
Brook Lopez 2,066
+1,410
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 4,280
+2,525
Brook Lopez 1,755
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 2,866
Brook Lopez 2,875
+9

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 Brook Lopez has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden 43.9%
Brook Lopez 49.6%
+5.7
3-Point Percentage
James Harden 36.3%
+1.1
Brook Lopez 35.2%
Free Throw Percentage
James Harden 86.2%
+6.5
Brook Lopez 79.7%

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 Brook Lopez has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- James Harden has better averages in points (+8.4), field goals made (+1.4), 3-pointers made (+1.4), free throws made (+4.2), defensive rebounds (+1.1), assists (+5.6) and steals (+1.0)
- Brook Lopez has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.4), total rebounds (+0.3) and blocks (+1.1)
- James Harden has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.2) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- James Harden has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.4), 3-pointers attempted (+4.2) and free throws attempted (+4.8)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

James Harden 22.5
+8.4
Brook Lopez 14.1
Field Goals Made
James Harden 6.8
+1.4
Brook Lopez 5.4
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 16.0
+5.4
Brook Lopez 10.6
James Harden 2.5
+1.4
Brook Lopez 1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 7.4
+4.2
Brook Lopez 3.2
Free Throws Made
James Harden 6.4
+4.2
Brook Lopez 2.2
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 7.4
+4.8
Brook Lopez 2.6
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 0.7
Brook Lopez 2.1
+1.4
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 4.8
+1.1
Brook Lopez 3.7
James Harden 5.5
Brook Lopez 5.8
+0.3
James Harden 6.5
+5.6
Brook Lopez 0.9
James Harden 1.6
+1.0
Brook Lopez 0.6
James Harden 0.6
Brook Lopez 1.7
+1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 3.4
+2.2
Brook Lopez 1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 3.0
+0.5
Brook Lopez 2.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, James Harden has more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Brook Lopez has more total blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- James Harden played more years (+7) and games (+84), and has more points (+2,643), field goals made (+690), 3-pointers made (+340), free throws made (+923), defensive rebounds (+490), total rebounds (+433), assists (+1,049) and steals (+225)
- Brook Lopez has more offensive rebounds (+57) and blocks (+51)
- James Harden has more turnovers (+486) and personal fouls (+289)
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- James Harden has more field goals attempted (+1,819), 3-pointers attempted (+991) and free throws attempted (+1,051)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

James Harden 16
+7
Brook Lopez 9
James Harden 173
+84
Brook Lopez 89
James Harden 3,895
+2,643
Brook Lopez 1,252
Field Goals Made
James Harden 1,173
+690
Brook Lopez 483
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 2,760
+1,819
Brook Lopez 941
James Harden 434
+340
Brook Lopez 94
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 1,275
+991
Brook Lopez 284
Free Throws Made
James Harden 1,115
+923
Brook Lopez 192
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 1,283
+1,051
Brook Lopez 232
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 126
Brook Lopez 183
+57
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 822
+490
Brook Lopez 332
James Harden 948
+433
Brook Lopez 515
James Harden 1,125
+1,049
Brook Lopez 76
James Harden 282
+225
Brook Lopez 57
James Harden 98
Brook Lopez 149
+51
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 590
+486
Brook Lopez 104
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 512
+289
Brook Lopez 223

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 Brook Lopez has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden 42.5%
Brook Lopez 51.3%
+8.8
3-Point Percentage
James Harden 34.0%
+0.9
Brook Lopez 33.1%
Free Throw Percentage
James Harden 86.9%
+4.1
Brook Lopez 82.8%