Complete Stats Comparison of Julius Erving and Dikembe Mutombo

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Julius Erving and Dikembe Mutombo 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

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
Julius Erving3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		11
seasons
Dikembe Mutombo2
(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
Julius Erving3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		11
Playoffs
Dikembe Mutombo2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Julius Erving7
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo5
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Julius Erving6
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo6
stats		5
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...

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, Julius Erving had better averages in points, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Julius Erving had better averages in points (+12.2), field goals made (+5.2), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+1.8), assists (+2.9) and steals (+1.4)
- Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+2.9), total rebounds (+3.6) and blocks (+1.3)
- Julius Erving had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.3)
- Dikembe Mutombo had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Julius Erving had higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.4), 3-pointers attempted (+0.3) and free throws attempted (+1.8)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Julius Erving 22.0
+12.2
Dikembe Mutombo 9.8
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 8.7
+5.2
Dikembe Mutombo 3.5
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 17.1
+10.4
Dikembe Mutombo 6.7
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 0.1
+0.1 *
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 0.3
+0.3 *
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 4.6
+1.8
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 5.9
+1.8
Dikembe Mutombo 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 2.5
Dikembe Mutombo 3.2
+0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 4.2
Dikembe Mutombo 7.1
+2.9
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 6.7
Dikembe Mutombo 10.3
+3.6
Assists
Julius Erving 3.9
+2.9
Dikembe Mutombo 1.0
Steals
Julius Erving 1.8
+1.4
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
Julius Erving 1.5
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+1.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 3.1
+1.3 *
Dikembe Mutombo 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2.7
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+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, Julius Erving had more total points, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Julius Erving had more points (+6,635), field goals made (+3,068), 3-pointers made (+46), free throws made (+453), assists (+1,984) and steals (+1,014)
- Dikembe Mutombo played more years (+7) and games (+360), and had more offensive rebounds (+1,741), defensive rebounds (+5,017), total rebounds (+6,758) and blocks (+1,996)
- Julius Erving had more turnovers (+150)
- Dikembe Mutombo had more personal fouls (+1,097)
- Julius Erving had more field goals attempted (+6,231) and 3-pointers attempted (+174)
- Dikembe Mutombo had more free throws attempted (+10)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Julius Erving 11
Dikembe Mutombo 18
+7
Games
Julius Erving 836
Dikembe Mutombo 1,196
+360
Points
Julius Erving 18,364
+6,635
Dikembe Mutombo 11,729
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 7,237
+3,068
Dikembe Mutombo 4,169
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 14,276
+6,231
Dikembe Mutombo 8,045
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 46
+46 *
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 176
+174 *
Dikembe Mutombo 2
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 3,844
+453
Dikembe Mutombo 3,391
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 4,950
Dikembe Mutombo 4,960
+10
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 2,067
Dikembe Mutombo 3,808
+1,741
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 3,534
Dikembe Mutombo 8,551
+5,017
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 5,601
Dikembe Mutombo 12,359
+6,758
Assists
Julius Erving 3,224
+1,984
Dikembe Mutombo 1,240
Steals
Julius Erving 1,508
+1,014
Dikembe Mutombo 494
Blocks
Julius Erving 1,293
Dikembe Mutombo 3,289
+1,996
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2,323
+150 *
Dikembe Mutombo 2,173
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2,286
Dikembe Mutombo 3,383
+1,097

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Julius Erving had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dikembe Mutombo had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Julius Erving 50.7%
Dikembe Mutombo 51.8%
+1.1
3-Point Percentage
Julius Erving 26.1%
+26.1 *
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Julius Erving 77.7%
+9.3
Dikembe Mutombo 68.4%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Julius Erving had better averages in points, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Julius Erving had better averages in points (+12.8), field goals made (+5.4), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+1.9), assists (+3.4) and steals (+1.3)
- Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.3), defensive rebounds (+2.1), total rebounds (+2.5) and blocks (+0.8)
- Julius Erving had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.7) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Julius Erving had higher averages in field goals attempted (+11.5), 3-pointers attempted (+0.3) and free throws attempted (+2.0)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Julius Erving 21.9
+12.8
Dikembe Mutombo 9.1
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 8.4
+5.4
Dikembe Mutombo 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 17.3
+11.5
Dikembe Mutombo 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 0.1
+0.1 *
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 0.3
+0.3 *
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 5.0
+1.9
Dikembe Mutombo 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 6.4
+2.0
Dikembe Mutombo 4.4
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 2.6
Dikembe Mutombo 2.9
+0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 4.5
Dikembe Mutombo 6.6
+2.1
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 7.0
Dikembe Mutombo 9.5
+2.5
Assists
Julius Erving 4.2
+3.4
Dikembe Mutombo 0.8
Steals
Julius Erving 1.7
+1.3
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
Julius Erving 1.7
Dikembe Mutombo 2.5
+0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 3.2
+1.7 *
Dikembe Mutombo 1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2.9
+0.3
Dikembe Mutombo 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Julius Erving had more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Julius Erving played more games (+40) and had more points (+2,170), field goals made (+884), 3-pointers made (+7), free throws made (+395), offensive rebounds (+64), total rebounds (+32), assists (+516) and steals (+195)
- Dikembe Mutombo played more years (+2) and had more defensive rebounds (+32) and blocks (+12)
- Julius Erving had more turnovers (+247) and personal fouls (+144)
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- Julius Erving had more field goals attempted (+1,855), 3-pointers attempted (+35) and free throws attempted (+464)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Julius Erving 11
Dikembe Mutombo 13
+2
Games
Julius Erving 141
+40
Dikembe Mutombo 101
Points
Julius Erving 3,088
+2,170
Dikembe Mutombo 918
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 1,187
+884
Dikembe Mutombo 303
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 2,441
+1,855
Dikembe Mutombo 586
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 7
+7 *
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 36
+35 *
Dikembe Mutombo 1
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 707
+395
Dikembe Mutombo 312
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 908
+464
Dikembe Mutombo 444
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 360
+64
Dikembe Mutombo 296
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 634
Dikembe Mutombo 666
+32
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 994
+32
Dikembe Mutombo 962
Assists
Julius Erving 594
+516
Dikembe Mutombo 78
Steals
Julius Erving 235
+195
Dikembe Mutombo 40
Blocks
Julius Erving 239
Dikembe Mutombo 251
+12
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 396
+247 *
Dikembe Mutombo 149
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 403
+144
Dikembe Mutombo 259

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Julius Erving had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dikembe Mutombo had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Julius Erving 48.6%
Dikembe Mutombo 51.7%
+3.1
3-Point Percentage
Julius Erving 19.4%
+19.4 *
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Julius Erving 77.9%
+7.6
Dikembe Mutombo 70.3%
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