Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Chris Mullin

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Chris Mullin 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
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		20
seasons
Chris Mullin1
(steals)		1
(steals)		16
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
Playoffs
Chris Mullin0
0
8
Playoffs
they are tied1
(steals)

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		10
stats		1
stat
Chris Mullin4
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar8
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Chris Mullin3
stats		3
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
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 blocks while Chris Mullin had better average in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+6.4), field goals made (+3.4), free throws made (+0.6), offensive rebounds (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+4.5), total rebounds (+7.1), assists (+0.1) and blocks (+2.0)
- Chris Mullin had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.8) and steals (+0.7)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.9)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.7) and free throws attempted (+1.8)
- Chris Mullin had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+6.4
Chris Mullin 18.2
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+3.4
Chris Mullin 6.8
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+4.7
Chris Mullin 13.4
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Chris Mullin 0.8
+0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Chris Mullin 2.2
+2.2
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+0.6
Chris Mullin 3.7
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+1.8
Chris Mullin 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.4 *
Chris Mullin 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+4.5 *
Chris Mullin 3.1
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+7.1
Chris Mullin 4.1
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
+0.1
Chris Mullin 3.5
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Chris Mullin 1.6
+0.7
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.0 *
Chris Mullin 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
+0.4 *
Chris Mullin 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.9
Chris Mullin 2.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more total points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Chris Mullin had more total steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+4) and games (+574), and had more points (+20,476), field goals made (+9,097), free throws made (+3,096), offensive rebounds (+1,949), defensive rebounds (+6,386), total rebounds (+13,406), assists (+2,210) and blocks (+2,640)
- Chris Mullin had more 3-pointers made (+814) and steals (+370)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+212) and personal fouls (+2,607)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+15,064) and free throws attempted (+5,126)
- Chris Mullin had more 3-pointers attempted (+2,102)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+4
Chris Mullin 16
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+574
Chris Mullin 986
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+20,476
Chris Mullin 17,911
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+9,097
Chris Mullin 6,740
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+15,064
Chris Mullin 13,243
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Chris Mullin 815
+814
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Chris Mullin 2,120
+2,102
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+3,096
Chris Mullin 3,616
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+5,126
Chris Mullin 4,178
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+1,949 *
Chris Mullin 1,026
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+6,386 *
Chris Mullin 3,008
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+13,406
Chris Mullin 4,034
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+2,210
Chris Mullin 3,450
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
*
Chris Mullin 1,530
+370
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+2,640 *
Chris Mullin 549
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+212 *
Chris Mullin 2,315
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+2,607
Chris Mullin 2,050

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Chris Mullin 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%
+5.0
Chris Mullin 50.9%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Chris Mullin 38.4%
+32.8
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
Chris Mullin 86.5%
+14.4

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 and blocks than Chris Mullin. They are tied in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+10.5), field goals made (+4.7), free throws made (+1.8), offensive rebounds (+2.0), defensive rebounds (+3.8), total rebounds (+7.2), assists (+1.1) and blocks (+1.8)
- Chris Mullin had better average in 3-pointers made (+0.9)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+1.4)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.3) and free throws attempted (+3.0)
- Chris Mullin had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+10.5
Chris Mullin 13.8
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+4.7
Chris Mullin 5.2
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+8.3
Chris Mullin 10.4
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Chris Mullin 0.9
+0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Chris Mullin 2.3
+2.3
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
+1.8
Chris Mullin 2.6
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+3.0
Chris Mullin 3.0
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.0 *
Chris Mullin 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+3.8 *
Chris Mullin 2.7
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+7.2
Chris Mullin 3.3
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
+1.1
Chris Mullin 2.1
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
*
Chris Mullin 1.0
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.8 *
Chris Mullin 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+0.7 *
Chris Mullin 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+1.4
Chris Mullin 2.0

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 Mullin.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+10) and games (+166), and had more points (+4,780), field goals made (+1,990), free throws made (+867), offensive rebounds (+459), defensive rebounds (+1,082), total rebounds (+2,244), assists (+619), steals (+115) and blocks (+431)
- Chris Mullin had more 3-pointers made (+67)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+311) and personal fouls (+652)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+3,682) and free throws attempted (+1,206)
- Chris Mullin had more 3-pointers attempted (+160)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+10
Chris Mullin 8
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+166
Chris Mullin 71
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+4,780
Chris Mullin 982
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,990
Chris Mullin 366
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+3,682
Chris Mullin 740
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Chris Mullin 67
+67
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Chris Mullin 164
+160
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+867
Chris Mullin 183
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+1,206
Chris Mullin 213
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+459 *
Chris Mullin 46
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+1,082 *
Chris Mullin 191
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+2,244
Chris Mullin 237
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+619
Chris Mullin 148
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+115 *
Chris Mullin 74
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+431 *
Chris Mullin 45
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+311 *
Chris Mullin 136
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+652
Chris Mullin 145

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Chris Mullin 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%
+3.8
Chris Mullin 49.5%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Chris Mullin 40.9%
+40.9
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
Chris Mullin 85.9%
+11.9
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