Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Alonzo Mourning

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Alonzo Mourning 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

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
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		20
seasons
Alonzo Mourning1
(blocks)		0
15
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
Playoffs
Alonzo Mourning0
0
11
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar7
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Alonzo Mourning4
stats		3
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar10
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Alonzo Mourning2
stats		3
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: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. 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, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Alonzo Mourning had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+7.5), field goals made (+4.1), defensive rebounds (+1.7), total rebounds (+2.7), assists (+2.5) and steals (+0.4)
- Alonzo Mourning had better averages in free throws made (+0.5), offensive rebounds (+0.2) and blocks (+0.2)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
- Alonzo Mourning had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher average in field goals attempted (+6.5)
- Alonzo Mourning had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+1.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+7.5
Alonzo Mourning 17.1
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+4.1
Alonzo Mourning 6.1
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+6.5
Alonzo Mourning 11.6
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Alonzo Mourning 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Alonzo Mourning 0.1
+0.1
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
Alonzo Mourning 4.8
+0.5
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
Alonzo Mourning 7.0
+1.0
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
*
Alonzo Mourning 2.6
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+1.7 *
Alonzo Mourning 5.9
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+2.7
Alonzo Mourning 8.5
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
+2.5
Alonzo Mourning 1.1
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
+0.4 *
Alonzo Mourning 0.5
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
*
Alonzo Mourning 2.8
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
+0.1 *
Alonzo Mourning 2.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
Alonzo Mourning 3.4
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Alonzo Mourning.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+5) and games (+722), and had more points (+24,076), field goals made (+10,721), free throws made (+2,655), offensive rebounds (+791), defensive rebounds (+4,441), total rebounds (+10,303), assists (+4,714), steals (+746) and blocks (+833)
- Alonzo Mourning had more 3-pointers made (+21)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+318) and personal fouls (+1,847)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+18,606) and free throws attempted (+3,442)
- Alonzo Mourning had more 3-pointers attempted (+71)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+5
Alonzo Mourning 15
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+722
Alonzo Mourning 838
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+24,076
Alonzo Mourning 14,311
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+10,721
Alonzo Mourning 5,116
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+18,606
Alonzo Mourning 9,701
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Alonzo Mourning 22
+21
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Alonzo Mourning 89
+71
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+2,655
Alonzo Mourning 4,057
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+3,442
Alonzo Mourning 5,862
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+791 *
Alonzo Mourning 2,184
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+4,441 *
Alonzo Mourning 4,953
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+10,303
Alonzo Mourning 7,137
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+4,714
Alonzo Mourning 946
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+746 *
Alonzo Mourning 414
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+833 *
Alonzo Mourning 2,356
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+318 *
Alonzo Mourning 2,209
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+1,847
Alonzo Mourning 2,810

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Alonzo Mourning had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 55.9%
+3.2
Alonzo Mourning 52.7%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Alonzo Mourning 24.7%
+19.1
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
+2.9
Alonzo Mourning 69.2%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Alonzo Mourning.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+10.7), field goals made (+5.3), free throws made (+0.2), offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+1.4), total rebounds (+3.5), assists (+2.3), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+0.1)
- Alonzo Mourning had better average in 3-pointers made (+0.1)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Alonzo Mourning had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher average in field goals attempted (+9.6)
- Alonzo Mourning had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+0.2) and free throws attempted (+0.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+10.7
Alonzo Mourning 13.6
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+5.3
Alonzo Mourning 4.6
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+9.6
Alonzo Mourning 9.1
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Alonzo Mourning 0.1
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Alonzo Mourning 0.2
+0.2
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
+0.2
Alonzo Mourning 4.2
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
Alonzo Mourning 6.5
+0.5
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+0.7 *
Alonzo Mourning 1.9
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+1.4 *
Alonzo Mourning 5.1
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+3.5
Alonzo Mourning 7.0
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
+2.3
Alonzo Mourning 0.9
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
+0.5 *
Alonzo Mourning 0.5
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+0.1 *
Alonzo Mourning 2.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+0.2 *
Alonzo Mourning 2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
Alonzo Mourning 3.5
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Alonzo Mourning.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+7) and games (+142), and had more points (+4,471), field goals made (+1,915), free throws made (+648), offensive rebounds (+326), defensive rebounds (+787), total rebounds (+1,816), assists (+686), steals (+144) and blocks (+261)
- Alonzo Mourning had more 3-pointers made (+7)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+221) and personal fouls (+467)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+3,561) and free throws attempted (+800)
- Alonzo Mourning had more 3-pointers attempted (+15)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+7
Alonzo Mourning 11
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+142
Alonzo Mourning 95
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+4,471
Alonzo Mourning 1,291
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,915
Alonzo Mourning 441
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+3,561
Alonzo Mourning 861
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Alonzo Mourning 7
+7
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Alonzo Mourning 19
+15
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+648
Alonzo Mourning 402
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+800
Alonzo Mourning 619
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+326 *
Alonzo Mourning 179
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+787 *
Alonzo Mourning 486
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+1,816
Alonzo Mourning 665
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+686
Alonzo Mourning 81
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+144 *
Alonzo Mourning 45
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+261 *
Alonzo Mourning 215
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+221 *
Alonzo Mourning 226
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+467
Alonzo Mourning 330

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Alonzo Mourning had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 53.3%
+2.1
Alonzo Mourning 51.2%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Alonzo Mourning 36.8%
+36.8
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
+9.1
Alonzo Mourning 64.9%
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