Complete Stats Comparison of Jimmy Butler and Pau Gasol

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Jimmy Butler and Pau Gasol 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)		1
(steals)		15
seasons
Pau Gasol2
(rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		18
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
Pau Gasol2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		12
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		5
stats		1
stat
Pau Gasol5
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Jimmy Butler7
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Pau Gasol4
stats		5
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat		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 Pau Gasol has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Jimmy Butler has better averages in points (+1.3), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+1.8), assists (+1.2) and steals (+1.1)
- Pau Gasol has better averages in field goals made (+0.6), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+3.0), total rebounds (+3.8) and blocks (+1.2)
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- Pau Gasol has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.7)
- Jimmy Butler has higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+2.0) and free throws attempted (+1.6)
- Pau Gasol has higher average in field goals attempted (+0.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Jimmy Butler 18.3
+1.3
Pau Gasol 17.0
Field Goals Made
Jimmy Butler 5.9
Pau Gasol 6.5
+0.6
Field Goals Attempted
Jimmy Butler 12.5
Pau Gasol 12.8
+0.3
3-Pointers Made
Jimmy Butler 0.8
+0.7
Pau Gasol 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Jimmy Butler 2.4
+2.0
Pau Gasol 0.4
Free Throws Made
Jimmy Butler 5.7
+1.8
Pau Gasol 3.9
Free Throws Attempted
Jimmy Butler 6.7
+1.6
Pau Gasol 5.1
Offensive Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 1.7
Pau Gasol 2.5
+0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 3.7
Pau Gasol 6.7
+3.0
Total Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 5.4
Pau Gasol 9.2
+3.8
Assists
Jimmy Butler 4.4
+1.2
Pau Gasol 3.2
Steals
Jimmy Butler 1.6
+1.1
Pau Gasol 0.5
Blocks
Jimmy Butler 0.4
Pau Gasol 1.6
+1.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jimmy Butler 1.6
Pau Gasol 2.2
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jimmy Butler 1.4
Pau Gasol 2.1
+0.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Pau Gasol has more total points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Jimmy Butler has more total steals.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Jimmy Butler has more 3-pointers made (+525), free throws made (+307) and steals (+828)
- Pau Gasol played more years (+3) and games (+335), and has more points (+4,572), field goals made (+2,702), offensive rebounds (+1,595), defensive rebounds (+4,935), total rebounds (+6,530), assists (+43) and blocks (+1,557)
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- Pau Gasol has more turnovers (+1,209) and personal fouls (+1,409)
- Jimmy Butler has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,643)
- Pau Gasol has more field goals attempted (+4,568) and free throws attempted (+310)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Jimmy Butler 15
Pau Gasol 18
+3
Games
Jimmy Butler 891
Pau Gasol 1,226
+335
Points
Jimmy Butler 16,322
Pau Gasol 20,894
+4,572
Field Goals Made
Jimmy Butler 5,278
Pau Gasol 7,980
+2,702
Field Goals Attempted
Jimmy Butler 11,161
Pau Gasol 15,729
+4,568
3-Pointers Made
Jimmy Butler 704
+525
Pau Gasol 179
3-Pointers Attempted
Jimmy Butler 2,129
+1,643
Pau Gasol 486
Free Throws Made
Jimmy Butler 5,062
+307
Pau Gasol 4,755
Free Throws Attempted
Jimmy Butler 6,001
Pau Gasol 6,311
+310
Offensive Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 1,490
Pau Gasol 3,085
+1,595
Defensive Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 3,285
Pau Gasol 8,220
+4,935
Total Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 4,775
Pau Gasol 11,305
+6,530
Assists
Jimmy Butler 3,882
Pau Gasol 3,925
+43
Steals
Jimmy Butler 1,434
+828
Pau Gasol 606
Blocks
Jimmy Butler 384
Pau Gasol 1,941
+1,557
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jimmy Butler 1,429
Pau Gasol 2,638
+1,209
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jimmy Butler 1,223
Pau Gasol 2,632
+1,409

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jimmy Butler 47.3%
Pau Gasol 50.7%
+3.4
3-Point Percentage
Jimmy Butler 33.1%
Pau Gasol 36.8%
+3.7
Free Throw Percentage
Jimmy Butler 84.4%
+9.1
Pau Gasol 75.3%

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 Pau Gasol has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Jimmy Butler has better averages in points (+5.7), field goals made (+1.1), 3-pointers made (+1.1), free throws made (+2.3), assists (+1.5) and steals (+1.2)
- Pau Gasol has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+2.0), total rebounds (+3.0) and blocks (+1.2)
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- Pau Gasol has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Jimmy Butler has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.7), 3-pointers attempted (+3.2) and free throws attempted (+2.3)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Jimmy Butler 21.1
+5.7
Pau Gasol 15.4
Field Goals Made
Jimmy Butler 7.1
+1.1
Pau Gasol 6.0
Field Goals Attempted
Jimmy Butler 15.5
+3.7
Pau Gasol 11.8
3-Pointers Made
Jimmy Butler 1.2
+1.1
Pau Gasol 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Jimmy Butler 3.5
+3.2
Pau Gasol 0.3
Free Throws Made
Jimmy Butler 5.7
+2.3
Pau Gasol 3.4
Free Throws Attempted
Jimmy Butler 6.9
+2.3
Pau Gasol 4.6
Offensive Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 1.8
Pau Gasol 2.7
+0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 4.4
Pau Gasol 6.4
+2.0
Total Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 6.2
Pau Gasol 9.2
+3.0
Assists
Jimmy Butler 4.7
+1.5
Pau Gasol 3.2
Steals
Jimmy Butler 1.7
+1.2
Pau Gasol 0.5
Blocks
Jimmy Butler 0.5
Pau Gasol 1.7
+1.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jimmy Butler 1.8
Pau Gasol 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jimmy Butler 1.8
Pau Gasol 2.6
+0.8

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 Pau Gasol has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Jimmy Butler has more points (+647), field goals made (+111), 3-pointers made (+145), free throws made (+280), assists (+170) and steals (+146)
- Pau Gasol played more games (+6) and has more offensive rebounds (+140), defensive rebounds (+299), total rebounds (+439) and blocks (+162)
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- Pau Gasol has more turnovers (+21) and personal fouls (+126)
- Jimmy Butler has more field goals attempted (+412), 3-pointers attempted (+417) and free throws attempted (+273)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Jimmy Butler 12
Pau Gasol 12
Games
Jimmy Butler 130
Pau Gasol 136
+6
Points
Jimmy Butler 2,745
+647
Pau Gasol 2,098
Field Goals Made
Jimmy Butler 923
+111
Pau Gasol 812
Field Goals Attempted
Jimmy Butler 2,012
+412
Pau Gasol 1,600
3-Pointers Made
Jimmy Butler 156
+145
Pau Gasol 11
3-Pointers Attempted
Jimmy Butler 454
+417
Pau Gasol 37
Free Throws Made
Jimmy Butler 743
+280
Pau Gasol 463
Free Throws Attempted
Jimmy Butler 898
+273
Pau Gasol 625
Offensive Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 233
Pau Gasol 373
+140
Defensive Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 574
Pau Gasol 873
+299
Total Rebounds
Jimmy Butler 807
Pau Gasol 1,246
+439
Assists
Jimmy Butler 608
+170
Pau Gasol 438
Steals
Jimmy Butler 217
+146
Pau Gasol 71
Blocks
Jimmy Butler 71
Pau Gasol 233
+162
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jimmy Butler 229
Pau Gasol 250
+21
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jimmy Butler 230
Pau Gasol 356
+126

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 Pau Gasol has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jimmy Butler 45.9%
Pau Gasol 50.8%
+4.9
3-Point Percentage
Jimmy Butler 34.4%
+4.7
Pau Gasol 29.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Jimmy Butler 82.7%
+8.6
Pau Gasol 74.1%
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