Complete Stats Comparison of John Stockton and Bill Walton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by John Stockton 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 / 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
John Stockton2
(assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		19
seasons
Bill Walton3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		10
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
John Stockton3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		19
Playoffs
Bill Walton2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		4
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
John Stockton5
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Bill Walton7
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
John Stockton5
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Bill Walton5
stats		3
stats		1
stat
they are tied2
stats

- "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, Bill Walton had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while John Stockton had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- John Stockton had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.6), free throws made (+0.8), assists (+7.1) and steals (+1.4)
- Bill Walton had better averages in points (+0.2), field goals made (+0.8), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+6.1), total rebounds (+7.8) and blocks (+2.0)
- John Stockton had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
- Bill Walton had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- John Stockton had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+1.5) and free throws attempted (+0.3)
- Bill Walton had higher average in field goals attempted (+1.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
John Stockton 13.1
Bill Walton 13.3
+0.2
Field Goals Made
John Stockton 4.7
Bill Walton 5.5
+0.8
Field Goals Attempted
John Stockton 9.1
Bill Walton 10.5
+1.4
3-Pointers Made
John Stockton 0.6
+0.6
Bill Walton 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
John Stockton 1.5
+1.5
Bill Walton 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
John Stockton 3.2
+0.8
Bill Walton 2.4
Free Throws Attempted
John Stockton 3.9
+0.3
Bill Walton 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
John Stockton 0.6
Bill Walton 2.4
+1.8
Defensive Rebounds
John Stockton 2.1
Bill Walton 8.2
+6.1
Total Rebounds
John Stockton 2.7
Bill Walton 10.5
+7.8
Assists
John Stockton 10.5
+7.1
Bill Walton 3.4
Steals
John Stockton 2.2
+1.4
Bill Walton 0.8
Blocks
John Stockton 0.2
Bill Walton 2.2
+2.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Stockton 2.8
+0.1
Bill Walton 2.7
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Stockton 2.6
Bill Walton 2.8
+0.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- John Stockton played more years (+9) and games (+1,036), and had more points (+13,496), field goals made (+4,487), 3-pointers made (+845), free throws made (+3,677), assists (+14,216) and steals (+2,885)
- Bill Walton had more offensive rebounds (+137), defensive rebounds (+735), total rebounds (+872) and blocks (+719)
- John Stockton had more turnovers (+3,379) and personal fouls (+2,644)
-
- John Stockton had more field goals attempted (+8,758), 3-pointers attempted (+2,199) and free throws attempted (+4,113)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
John Stockton 19
+9
Bill Walton 10
Games
John Stockton 1,504
+1,036
Bill Walton 468
Points
John Stockton 19,711
+13,496
Bill Walton 6,215
Field Goals Made
John Stockton 7,039
+4,487
Bill Walton 2,552
Field Goals Attempted
John Stockton 13,658
+8,758
Bill Walton 4,900
3-Pointers Made
John Stockton 845
+845
Bill Walton 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
John Stockton 2,203
+2,199
Bill Walton 4
*
Free Throws Made
John Stockton 4,788
+3,677
Bill Walton 1,111
Free Throws Attempted
John Stockton 5,796
+4,113
Bill Walton 1,683
Offensive Rebounds
John Stockton 966
Bill Walton 1,103
+137
Defensive Rebounds
John Stockton 3,085
Bill Walton 3,820
+735
Total Rebounds
John Stockton 4,051
Bill Walton 4,923
+872
Assists
John Stockton 15,806
+14,216
Bill Walton 1,590
Steals
John Stockton 3,265
+2,885
Bill Walton 380
Blocks
John Stockton 315
Bill Walton 1,034
+719
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Stockton 4,244
+3,379
Bill Walton 865
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Stockton 3,942
+2,644
Bill Walton 1,298

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, John Stockton had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Bill Walton had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
John Stockton 51.5%
Bill Walton 52.1%
+0.6
3-Point Percentage
John Stockton 38.4%
+38.4
Bill Walton 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
John Stockton 82.6%
+16.6
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, John Stockton had better averages in points, assists and steals while Bill Walton had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- John Stockton had better averages in points (+2.6), 3-pointers made (+0.6), free throws made (+2.0), assists (+7.1) and steals (+1.2)
- Bill Walton had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+4.6), total rebounds (+5.8) and blocks (+1.4)
- John Stockton had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.6)
-
- John Stockton had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.0), 3-pointers attempted (+1.9) and free throws attempted (+2.1)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
John Stockton 13.4
+2.6
Bill Walton 10.8
Field Goals Made
John Stockton 4.7
Bill Walton 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
John Stockton 9.9
+1.0
Bill Walton 8.9
3-Pointers Made
John Stockton 0.6
+0.6
Bill Walton 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
John Stockton 1.9
+1.9
Bill Walton 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
John Stockton 3.4
+2.0
Bill Walton 1.4
Free Throws Attempted
John Stockton 4.2
+2.1
Bill Walton 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
John Stockton 0.9
Bill Walton 1.9
+1.0
Defensive Rebounds
John Stockton 2.5
Bill Walton 7.1
+4.6
Total Rebounds
John Stockton 3.3
Bill Walton 9.1
+5.8
Assists
John Stockton 10.1
+7.1
Bill Walton 3.0
Steals
John Stockton 1.9
+1.2
Bill Walton 0.7
Blocks
John Stockton 0.3
Bill Walton 1.7
+1.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Stockton 2.8
+1.6
Bill Walton 1.2
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Stockton 3.0
Bill Walton 3.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, John Stockton had more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Bill Walton had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- John Stockton played more years (+15) and games (+133), and had more points (+1,908), field goals made (+625), 3-pointers made (+111), free throws made (+547), offensive rebounds (+67), defensive rebounds (+97), total rebounds (+164), assists (+1,694) and steals (+306)
- Bill Walton had more blocks (+33)
- John Stockton had more turnovers (+481) and personal fouls (+390)
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- John Stockton had more field goals attempted (+1,371), 3-pointers attempted (+340) and free throws attempted (+658)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
John Stockton 19
+15
Bill Walton 4
Games
John Stockton 182
+133
Bill Walton 49
Points
John Stockton 2,436
+1,908
Bill Walton 528
Field Goals Made
John Stockton 855
+625
Bill Walton 230
Field Goals Attempted
John Stockton 1,809
+1,371
Bill Walton 438
3-Pointers Made
John Stockton 111
+111
Bill Walton 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
John Stockton 341
+340
Bill Walton 1
*
Free Throws Made
John Stockton 615
+547
Bill Walton 68
Free Throws Attempted
John Stockton 759
+658
Bill Walton 101
Offensive Rebounds
John Stockton 162
+67
Bill Walton 95
Defensive Rebounds
John Stockton 446
+97
Bill Walton 349
Total Rebounds
John Stockton 608
+164
Bill Walton 444
Assists
John Stockton 1,839
+1,694
Bill Walton 145
Steals
John Stockton 338
+306
Bill Walton 32
Blocks
John Stockton 50
Bill Walton 83
+33
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Stockton 517
+481
Bill Walton 36
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Stockton 539
+390
Bill Walton 149

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, John Stockton had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Bill Walton had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
John Stockton 47.3%
Bill Walton 52.5%
+5.2
3-Point Percentage
John Stockton 32.6%
+32.6
Bill Walton 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
John Stockton 81.0%
+13.7
Bill Walton 67.3%
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