Complete Stats Comparison of James Harden and Tony Parker

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by James Harden and Tony Parker 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
James Harden5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		16
seasons
Tony Parker0
0
18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
James Harden5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		16
Playoffs
Tony Parker0
2
(points, assists)		17
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
James Harden10
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Tony Parker2
stats		4
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
James Harden9
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Tony Parker3
stats		6
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, James Harden has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Tony Parker.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- James Harden has better averages in points (+8.6), field goals made (+0.9), 3-pointers made (+2.4), free throws made (+4.4), offensive rebounds (+0.4), defensive rebounds (+2.5), total rebounds (+2.9), assists (+1.6), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.5)
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- James Harden has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.4) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- James Harden has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.6), 3-pointers attempted (+6.3) and free throws attempted (+4.6)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
James Harden 24.1
+8.6
Tony Parker 15.5
Field Goals Made
James Harden 7.1
+0.9
Tony Parker 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 16.2
+3.6
Tony Parker 12.6
3-Pointers Made
James Harden 2.8
+2.4
Tony Parker 0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 7.6
+6.3
Tony Parker 1.3
Free Throws Made
James Harden 7.1
+4.4
Tony Parker 2.7
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 8.2
+4.6
Tony Parker 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 0.8
+0.4
Tony Parker 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 4.9
+2.5
Tony Parker 2.4
Total Rebounds
James Harden 5.6
+2.9
Tony Parker 2.7
Assists
James Harden 7.2
+1.6
Tony Parker 5.6
Steals
James Harden 1.5
+0.7
Tony Parker 0.8
Blocks
James Harden 0.6
+0.5
Tony Parker 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 3.7
+1.4
Tony Parker 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 2.5
+0.9
Tony Parker 1.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, James Harden has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Tony Parker.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- James Harden has more points (+8,214), field goals made (+397), 3-pointers made (+2,656), free throws made (+4,764), offensive rebounds (+430), defensive rebounds (+2,647), total rebounds (+3,077), assists (+1,280), steals (+662) and blocks (+557)
- Tony Parker played more years (+2) and games (+103), and has more
- James Harden has more turnovers (+1,395) and personal fouls (+798)
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- James Harden has more field goals attempted (+2,780), 3-pointers attempted (+7,147) and free throws attempted (+4,953)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
James Harden 16
Tony Parker 18
+2
Games
James Harden 1,151
Tony Parker 1,254
+103
Points
James Harden 27,687
+8,214
Tony Parker 19,473
Field Goals Made
James Harden 8,174
+397
Tony Parker 7,777
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 18,610
+2,780
Tony Parker 15,830
3-Pointers Made
James Harden 3,175
+2,656
Tony Parker 519
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 8,750
+7,147
Tony Parker 1,603
Free Throws Made
James Harden 8,164
+4,764
Tony Parker 3,400
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 9,478
+4,953
Tony Parker 4,525
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 871
+430
Tony Parker 441
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 5,602
+2,647
Tony Parker 2,955
Total Rebounds
James Harden 6,473
+3,077
Tony Parker 3,396
Assists
James Harden 8,316
+1,280
Tony Parker 7,036
Steals
James Harden 1,715
+662
Tony Parker 1,053
Blocks
James Harden 655
+557
Tony Parker 98
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 4,260
+1,395
Tony Parker 2,865
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 2,857
+798
Tony Parker 2,059

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 Tony Parker has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden 43.9%
Tony Parker 49.1%
+5.2
3-Point Percentage
James Harden 36.3%
+3.9
Tony Parker 32.4%
Free Throw Percentage
James Harden 86.1%
+11.0
Tony Parker 75.1%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, James Harden has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Tony Parker.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- James Harden has better averages in points (+4.6), 3-pointers made (+2.0), free throws made (+3.3), offensive rebounds (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+2.3), total rebounds (+2.6), assists (+1.4), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.5)
- Tony Parker has better average in field goals made (+0.3)
- James Harden has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.8) and personal fouls (+1.1)
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- James Harden has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.5), 3-pointers attempted (+5.7) and free throws attempted (+3.2)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
James Harden 22.5
+4.6
Tony Parker 17.9
Field Goals Made
James Harden 6.8
Tony Parker 7.1
+0.3
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 16.0
+0.5
Tony Parker 15.5
3-Pointers Made
James Harden 2.5
+2.0
Tony Parker 0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 7.4
+5.7
Tony Parker 1.7
Free Throws Made
James Harden 6.4
+3.3
Tony Parker 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 7.4
+3.2
Tony Parker 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 0.7
+0.2
Tony Parker 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 4.8
+2.3
Tony Parker 2.5
Total Rebounds
James Harden 5.5
+2.6
Tony Parker 2.9
Assists
James Harden 6.5
+1.4
Tony Parker 5.1
Steals
James Harden 1.6
+0.7
Tony Parker 0.9
Blocks
James Harden 0.6
+0.5
Tony Parker 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 3.4
+0.8
Tony Parker 2.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 3.0
+1.1
Tony Parker 1.9

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 rebounds, steals and blocks while Tony Parker has more total points and assists.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- James Harden has more 3-pointers made (+315), free throws made (+415), offensive rebounds (+18), defensive rebounds (+264), total rebounds (+282), steals (+84) and blocks (+79)
- Tony Parker played more years (+1) and games (+53), and has more points (+150), field goals made (+440) and assists (+18)
- James Harden has more personal fouls (+83)
- Tony Parker has more turnovers (+4)
- James Harden has more 3-pointers attempted (+890) and free throws attempted (+325)
- Tony Parker has more field goals attempted (+741)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
James Harden 16
Tony Parker 17
+1
Games
James Harden 173
Tony Parker 226
+53
Points
James Harden 3,895
Tony Parker 4,045
+150
Field Goals Made
James Harden 1,173
Tony Parker 1,613
+440
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 2,760
Tony Parker 3,501
+741
3-Pointers Made
James Harden 434
+315
Tony Parker 119
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 1,275
+890
Tony Parker 385
Free Throws Made
James Harden 1,115
+415
Tony Parker 700
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 1,283
+325
Tony Parker 958
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 126
+18
Tony Parker 108
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 822
+264
Tony Parker 558
Total Rebounds
James Harden 948
+282
Tony Parker 666
Assists
James Harden 1,125
Tony Parker 1,143
+18
Steals
James Harden 282
+84
Tony Parker 198
Blocks
James Harden 98
+79
Tony Parker 19
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 590
Tony Parker 594
+4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 512
+83
Tony Parker 429

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 Tony Parker has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden 42.5%
Tony Parker 46.1%
+3.6
3-Point Percentage
James Harden 34.0%
+3.1
Tony Parker 30.9%
Free Throw Percentage
James Harden 86.9%
+13.8
Tony Parker 73.1%
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