Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and C.J. McCollum

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and C.J. McCollum 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-Jabbar3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		20
seasons
C.J. McCollum1
(assists)		0
12
seasons
they are tied1
(steals)
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
C.J. McCollum0
0
10
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		1
stat
C.J. McCollum4
stats		3
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
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
C.J. McCollum3
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while C.J. McCollum has better average in assists. They are tied in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points (+5.0), field goals made (+2.7), free throws made (+2.2), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+4.6), total rebounds (+7.6) and blocks (+2.2)
- C.J. McCollum has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.5) and assists (+0.2)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.9) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.6) and free throws attempted (+3.3)
- C.J. McCollum has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+6.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+5.0
C.J. McCollum 19.6
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+2.7
C.J. McCollum 7.5
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+1.6
C.J. McCollum 16.5
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
C.J. McCollum 2.5
+2.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
C.J. McCollum 6.4
+6.4
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+2.2
C.J. McCollum 2.1
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+3.3
C.J. McCollum 2.7
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.8 *
C.J. McCollum 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+4.6 *
C.J. McCollum 3.0
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+7.6
C.J. McCollum 3.6
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
C.J. McCollum 3.8
+0.2
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
C.J. McCollum 0.9
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.2 *
C.J. McCollum 0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
+0.9 *
C.J. McCollum 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.9
C.J. McCollum 2.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than C.J. McCollum.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+8) and games (+773), and has more points (+22,973), field goals made (+9,966), free throws made (+5,029), offensive rebounds (+2,467), defensive rebounds (+7,035), total rebounds (+14,573), assists (+2,655), steals (+456) and blocks (+2,863)
- C.J. McCollum has more 3-pointers made (+1,988)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+1,101) and personal fouls (+3,000)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+15,341) and free throws attempted (+7,197)
- C.J. McCollum has more 3-pointers attempted (+4,993)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+8
C.J. McCollum 12
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+773
C.J. McCollum 787
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+22,973
C.J. McCollum 15,414
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+9,966
C.J. McCollum 5,871
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+15,341
C.J. McCollum 12,966
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
C.J. McCollum 1,989
+1,988
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
C.J. McCollum 5,011
+4,993
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+5,029
C.J. McCollum 1,683
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+7,197
C.J. McCollum 2,107
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+2,467 *
C.J. McCollum 508
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+7,035 *
C.J. McCollum 2,359
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+14,573
C.J. McCollum 2,867
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+2,655
C.J. McCollum 3,005
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+456 *
C.J. McCollum 704
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+2,863 *
C.J. McCollum 326
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+1,101 *
C.J. McCollum 1,426
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+3,000
C.J. McCollum 1,657

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, C.J. McCollum has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 55.9%
+10.6
C.J. McCollum 45.3%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
C.J. McCollum 39.7%
+34.1
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
C.J. McCollum 79.9%
+7.8

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than C.J. McCollum.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points (+4.2), field goals made (+2.2), free throws made (+2.0), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+2.9), total rebounds (+6.1), assists (+0.1), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+1.9)
- C.J. McCollum has better average in 3-pointers made (+2.2)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+1.0)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.9) and free throws attempted (+2.9)
- C.J. McCollum has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+6.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+4.2
C.J. McCollum 20.1
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+2.2
C.J. McCollum 7.7
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+0.9
C.J. McCollum 17.8
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
C.J. McCollum 2.2
+2.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
C.J. McCollum 6.1
+6.1
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
+2.0
C.J. McCollum 2.4
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+2.9
C.J. McCollum 3.1
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.8 *
C.J. McCollum 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+2.9 *
C.J. McCollum 3.6
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+6.1
C.J. McCollum 4.4
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
+0.1
C.J. McCollum 3.1
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
+0.1 *
C.J. McCollum 0.9
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.9 *
C.J. McCollum 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+0.5 *
C.J. McCollum 2.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+1.0
C.J. McCollum 2.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than C.J. McCollum.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+8) and games (+170), and has more points (+4,418), field goals made (+1,839), free throws made (+890), offensive rebounds (+451), defensive rebounds (+1,030), total rebounds (+2,184), assists (+562), steals (+132) and blocks (+443)
- C.J. McCollum has more 3-pointers made (+150)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+308) and personal fouls (+633)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+3,228) and free throws attempted (+1,210)
- C.J. McCollum has more 3-pointers attempted (+404)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+8
C.J. McCollum 10
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+170
C.J. McCollum 67
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+4,418
C.J. McCollum 1,344
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,839
C.J. McCollum 517
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+3,228
C.J. McCollum 1,194
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
C.J. McCollum 150
+150
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
C.J. McCollum 408
+404
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+890
C.J. McCollum 160
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+1,210
C.J. McCollum 209
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+451 *
C.J. McCollum 54
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+1,030 *
C.J. McCollum 243
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+2,184
C.J. McCollum 297
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+562
C.J. McCollum 205
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+132 *
C.J. McCollum 57
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+443 *
C.J. McCollum 33
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+308 *
C.J. McCollum 139
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+633
C.J. McCollum 164

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, C.J. McCollum has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 53.3%
+10.0
C.J. McCollum 43.3%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
C.J. McCollum 36.8%
+36.8
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
C.J. McCollum 76.6%
+2.6
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