Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Chris Bosh

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Chris Bosh 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-Jabbar5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
20
seasons
Chris Bosh0
0
13
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
Chris Bosh0
0
6
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-Jabbar8
stats
11
stats
1
stat
Chris Bosh4
stats
3
stats
2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar9
stats
11
stats
1
stat
Chris Bosh3
stats
3
stats
2
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: 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, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Chris Bosh.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+5.4), field goals made (+3.2), offensive rebounds (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+1.3), total rebounds (+2.7), assists (+1.6), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+1.6)
- Chris Bosh had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.3) and free throws made (+0.7)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+0.6)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher average in field goals attempted (+4.0)
- Chris Bosh had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+1.0) and free throws attempted (+0.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+5.4
Chris Bosh 19.2
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+3.2
Chris Bosh 7.0
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+4.0
Chris Bosh 14.1
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Chris Bosh 0.3
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Chris Bosh 1.0
+1.0
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
Chris Bosh 5.0
+0.7
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
Chris Bosh 6.3
+0.3
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+0.2 *
Chris Bosh 2.2
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+1.3 *
Chris Bosh 6.3
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+2.7
Chris Bosh 8.5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
+1.6
Chris Bosh 2.0
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
+0.1 *
Chris Bosh 0.8
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.6 *
Chris Bosh 1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
+0.7 *
Chris Bosh 2.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.6
Chris Bosh 2.4

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 Chris Bosh.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+7) and games (+667), and had more points (+21,198), field goals made (+9,628), free throws made (+2,246), offensive rebounds (+1,048), defensive rebounds (+3,729), total rebounds (+9,848), assists (+3,865), steals (+430) and blocks (+2,257)
- Chris Bosh had more 3-pointers made (+304)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+720) and personal fouls (+2,498)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+15,726) and free throws attempted (+3,713)
- Chris Bosh had more 3-pointers attempted (+892)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+7
Chris Bosh 13
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+667
Chris Bosh 893
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+21,198
Chris Bosh 17,189
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+9,628
Chris Bosh 6,209
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+15,726
Chris Bosh 12,581
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Chris Bosh 305
+304
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Chris Bosh 910
+892
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+2,246
Chris Bosh 4,466
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+3,713
Chris Bosh 5,591
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+1,048 *
Chris Bosh 1,927
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+3,729 *
Chris Bosh 5,665
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+9,848
Chris Bosh 7,592
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+3,865
Chris Bosh 1,795
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+430 *
Chris Bosh 730
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+2,257 *
Chris Bosh 932
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+720 *
Chris Bosh 1,807
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+2,498
Chris Bosh 2,159

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 55.9%
+6.5
Chris Bosh 49.4%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Chris Bosh 33.5%
+27.9
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
Chris Bosh 79.9%
+7.8

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 Chris Bosh.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+8.7), field goals made (+4.1), free throws made (+1.0), offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+1.0), total rebounds (+3.0), assists (+1.9), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+1.3)
- Chris Bosh had better average in 3-pointers made (+0.6)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.2) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.5) and free throws attempted (+1.7)
- Chris Bosh had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+8.7
Chris Bosh 15.6
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+4.1
Chris Bosh 5.8
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+6.5
Chris Bosh 12.2
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Chris Bosh 0.6
+0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Chris Bosh 1.6
+1.6
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
+1.0
Chris Bosh 3.4
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+1.7
Chris Bosh 4.3
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+0.7 *
Chris Bosh 1.9
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+1.0 *
Chris Bosh 5.5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+3.0
Chris Bosh 7.5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
+1.9
Chris Bosh 1.3
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
+0.2 *
Chris Bosh 0.8
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.3 *
Chris Bosh 1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.2 *
Chris Bosh 1.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+0.9
Chris Bosh 2.5

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 Chris Bosh.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+12) and games (+148), and had more points (+4,374), field goals made (+1,841), free throws made (+746), offensive rebounds (+333), defensive rebounds (+780), total rebounds (+1,816), assists (+648), steals (+116) and blocks (+374)
- Chris Bosh had more 3-pointers made (+54)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+321) and personal fouls (+573)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+3,334) and free throws attempted (+1,039)
- Chris Bosh had more 3-pointers attempted (+136)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+12
Chris Bosh 6
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+148
Chris Bosh 89
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+4,374
Chris Bosh 1,388
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,841
Chris Bosh 515
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+3,334
Chris Bosh 1,088
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Chris Bosh 54
+54
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Chris Bosh 140
+136
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+746
Chris Bosh 304
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+1,039
Chris Bosh 380
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+333 *
Chris Bosh 172
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+780 *
Chris Bosh 493
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+1,816
Chris Bosh 665
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+648
Chris Bosh 119
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+116 *
Chris Bosh 73
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+374 *
Chris Bosh 102
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+321 *
Chris Bosh 126
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+573
Chris Bosh 224

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 53.3%
+6.0
Chris Bosh 47.3%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Chris Bosh 38.6%
+38.6
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
Chris Bosh 80.0%
+6.0