Complete Stats Comparison of Jimmy Butler and Kevin Garnett

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Jimmy Butler and Kevin Garnett 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
Jimmy Butler3
(points, assists, steals)		0
15
seasons
Kevin Garnett2
(rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		21
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Jimmy Butler3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		12
Playoffs
Kevin Garnett2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		14
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Jimmy Butler7
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Kevin Garnett5
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Jimmy Butler7
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Kevin Garnett5
stats		7
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, Jimmy Butler has better averages in points, assists and steals while Kevin Garnett has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Jimmy Butler has better averages in points (+0.5), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+2.4), assists (+0.7) and steals (+0.3)
- Kevin Garnett has better averages in field goals made (+1.3), offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+4.1), total rebounds (+4.6) and blocks (+1.0)
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- Kevin Garnett has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+1.0)
- Jimmy Butler has higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+2.0) and free throws attempted (+2.5)
- Kevin Garnett has higher average in field goals attempted (+2.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Jimmy Butler 18.3
+0.5
Kevin Garnett 17.8
Field Goals Made
Jimmy Butler 5.9
Kevin Garnett 7.2
+1.3
Field Goals Attempted
Jimmy Butler 12.5
Kevin Garnett 14.5
+2.0
3-Pointers Made
Jimmy Butler 0.8
+0.7
Kevin Garnett 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Jimmy Butler 2.4
+2.0
Kevin Garnett 0.4
Free Throws Made
Jimmy Butler 5.7
+2.4
Kevin Garnett 3.3
Free Throws Attempted
Jimmy Butler 6.7
+2.5
Kevin Garnett 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 1.7
Kevin Garnett 2.2
+0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 3.7
Kevin Garnett 7.8
+4.1
Total Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 5.4
Kevin Garnett 10.0
+4.6
Assists
Jimmy Butler 4.4
+0.7
Kevin Garnett 3.7
Steals
Jimmy Butler 1.6
+0.3
Kevin Garnett 1.3
Blocks
Jimmy Butler 0.4
Kevin Garnett 1.4
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jimmy Butler 1.6
Kevin Garnett 2.2
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jimmy Butler 1.4
Kevin Garnett 2.4
+1.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kevin Garnett has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Jimmy Butler.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Jimmy Butler has more 3-pointers made (+530) and free throws made (+175)
- Kevin Garnett played more years (+6) and games (+571), and has more points (+9,749), field goals made (+5,227), offensive rebounds (+1,719), defensive rebounds (+8,168), total rebounds (+9,887), assists (+1,563), steals (+425) and blocks (+1,653)
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- Kevin Garnett has more turnovers (+1,750) and personal fouls (+2,338)
- Jimmy Butler has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,497)
- Kevin Garnett has more field goals attempted (+9,981) and free throws attempted (+189)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Jimmy Butler 15
Kevin Garnett 21
+6
Games
Jimmy Butler 891
Kevin Garnett 1,462
+571
Points
Jimmy Butler 16,322
Kevin Garnett 26,071
+9,749
Field Goals Made
Jimmy Butler 5,278
Kevin Garnett 10,505
+5,227
Field Goals Attempted
Jimmy Butler 11,161
Kevin Garnett 21,142
+9,981
3-Pointers Made
Jimmy Butler 704
+530
Kevin Garnett 174
3-Pointers Attempted
Jimmy Butler 2,129
+1,497
Kevin Garnett 632
Free Throws Made
Jimmy Butler 5,062
+175
Kevin Garnett 4,887
Free Throws Attempted
Jimmy Butler 6,001
Kevin Garnett 6,190
+189
Offensive Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 1,490
Kevin Garnett 3,209
+1,719
Defensive Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 3,285
Kevin Garnett 11,453
+8,168
Total Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 4,775
Kevin Garnett 14,662
+9,887
Assists
Jimmy Butler 3,882
Kevin Garnett 5,445
+1,563
Steals
Jimmy Butler 1,434
Kevin Garnett 1,859
+425
Blocks
Jimmy Butler 384
Kevin Garnett 2,037
+1,653
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jimmy Butler 1,429
Kevin Garnett 3,179
+1,750
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jimmy Butler 1,223
Kevin Garnett 3,561
+2,338

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Jimmy Butler has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Kevin Garnett has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jimmy Butler 47.3%
Kevin Garnett 49.7%
+2.4
3-Point Percentage
Jimmy Butler 33.1%
+5.6
Kevin Garnett 27.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Jimmy Butler 84.4%
+5.5
Kevin Garnett 78.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Jimmy Butler has better averages in points, assists and steals while Kevin Garnett has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Jimmy Butler has better averages in points (+2.9), 3-pointers made (+1.1), free throws made (+2.4), assists (+1.4) and steals (+0.5)
- Kevin Garnett has better averages in field goals made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+0.4), defensive rebounds (+4.1), total rebounds (+4.5) and blocks (+0.8)
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- Kevin Garnett has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+1.2)
- Jimmy Butler has higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+3.1) and free throws attempted (+2.8)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Jimmy Butler 21.1
+2.9
Kevin Garnett 18.2
Field Goals Made
Jimmy Butler 7.1
Kevin Garnett 7.4
+0.3
Field Goals Attempted
Jimmy Butler 15.5
Kevin Garnett 15.5
3-Pointers Made
Jimmy Butler 1.2
+1.1
Kevin Garnett 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Jimmy Butler 3.5
+3.1
Kevin Garnett 0.4
Free Throws Made
Jimmy Butler 5.7
+2.4
Kevin Garnett 3.3
Free Throws Attempted
Jimmy Butler 6.9
+2.8
Kevin Garnett 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 1.8
Kevin Garnett 2.2
+0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 4.4
Kevin Garnett 8.5
+4.1
Total Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 6.2
Kevin Garnett 10.7
+4.5
Assists
Jimmy Butler 4.7
+1.4
Kevin Garnett 3.3
Steals
Jimmy Butler 1.7
+0.5
Kevin Garnett 1.2
Blocks
Jimmy Butler 0.5
Kevin Garnett 1.3
+0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jimmy Butler 1.8
Kevin Garnett 2.4
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jimmy Butler 1.8
Kevin Garnett 3.0
+1.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Jimmy Butler has more total points, assists and steals while Kevin Garnett has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Jimmy Butler has more points (+144), 3-pointers made (+141), free throws made (+275), assists (+137) and steals (+39)
- Kevin Garnett played more years (+2) and games (+13), and has more field goals made (+136), offensive rebounds (+87), defensive rebounds (+640), total rebounds (+727) and blocks (+115)
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- Kevin Garnett has more turnovers (+113) and personal fouls (+201)
- Jimmy Butler has more 3-pointers attempted (+399) and free throws attempted (+305)
- Kevin Garnett has more field goals attempted (+204)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Jimmy Butler 12
Kevin Garnett 14
+2
Games
Jimmy Butler 130
Kevin Garnett 143
+13
Points
Jimmy Butler 2,745
+144
Kevin Garnett 2,601
Field Goals Made
Jimmy Butler 923
Kevin Garnett 1,059
+136
Field Goals Attempted
Jimmy Butler 2,012
Kevin Garnett 2,216
+204
3-Pointers Made
Jimmy Butler 156
+141
Kevin Garnett 15
3-Pointers Attempted
Jimmy Butler 454
+399
Kevin Garnett 55
Free Throws Made
Jimmy Butler 743
+275
Kevin Garnett 468
Free Throws Attempted
Jimmy Butler 898
+305
Kevin Garnett 593
Offensive Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 233
Kevin Garnett 320
+87
Defensive Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 574
Kevin Garnett 1,214
+640
Total Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 807
Kevin Garnett 1,534
+727
Assists
Jimmy Butler 608
+137
Kevin Garnett 471
Steals
Jimmy Butler 217
+39
Kevin Garnett 178
Blocks
Jimmy Butler 71
Kevin Garnett 186
+115
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jimmy Butler 229
Kevin Garnett 342
+113
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jimmy Butler 230
Kevin Garnett 431
+201

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Jimmy Butler has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Kevin Garnett has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jimmy Butler 45.9%
Kevin Garnett 47.8%
+1.9
3-Point Percentage
Jimmy Butler 34.4%
+7.1
Kevin Garnett 27.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Jimmy Butler 82.7%
+3.8
Kevin Garnett 78.9%
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