Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Clyde Drexler

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Clyde Drexler 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-Jabbar3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		20
seasons
Clyde Drexler2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		15
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		18
Playoffs
Clyde Drexler2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		15
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-Jabbar5
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Clyde Drexler3
stats		4
stats		2
stats
they are tied4
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar7
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Clyde Drexler4
stats		5
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 and blocks while Clyde Drexler had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+4.2), field goals made (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+3.9), total rebounds (+5.1) and blocks (+1.9)
- Clyde Drexler had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.8), assists (+2.0) and steals (+1.1)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.8) and free throws attempted (+0.5)
- Clyde Drexler had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+4.2
Clyde Drexler 20.4
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+2.5
Clyde Drexler 7.7
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+1.8
Clyde Drexler 16.3
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Clyde Drexler 0.8
+0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Clyde Drexler 2.4
+2.4
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
Clyde Drexler 4.3
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+0.5
Clyde Drexler 5.5
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
*
Clyde Drexler 2.4
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+3.9 *
Clyde Drexler 3.7
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+5.1
Clyde Drexler 6.1
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
Clyde Drexler 5.6
+2.0
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Clyde Drexler 2.0
+1.1
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.9 *
Clyde Drexler 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
*
Clyde Drexler 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
Clyde Drexler 3.0

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 and blocks while Clyde Drexler had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+5) and games (+474), and had more points (+16,192), field goals made (+7,502), free throws made (+2,014), offensive rebounds (+360), defensive rebounds (+5,332), total rebounds (+10,763) and blocks (+2,470)
- Clyde Drexler had more 3-pointers made (+826), assists (+465) and steals (+1,047)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more personal fouls (+1,372)
- Clyde Drexler had more turnovers (+450)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+10,634) and free throws attempted (+3,342)
- Clyde Drexler had more 3-pointers attempted (+2,585)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+5
Clyde Drexler 15
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+474
Clyde Drexler 1,086
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+16,192
Clyde Drexler 22,195
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+7,502
Clyde Drexler 8,335
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+10,634
Clyde Drexler 17,673
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Clyde Drexler 827
+826
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Clyde Drexler 2,603
+2,585
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+2,014
Clyde Drexler 4,698
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+3,342
Clyde Drexler 5,962
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+360 *
Clyde Drexler 2,615
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+5,332 *
Clyde Drexler 4,062
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+10,763
Clyde Drexler 6,677
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
Clyde Drexler 6,125
+465
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
*
Clyde Drexler 2,207
+1,047
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+2,470 *
Clyde Drexler 719
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
*
Clyde Drexler 2,977
+450
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+1,372
Clyde Drexler 3,285

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Clyde Drexler 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%
+8.7
Clyde Drexler 47.2%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Clyde Drexler 31.8%
+26.2
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
Clyde Drexler 78.8%
+6.7

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Clyde Drexler had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+3.9), field goals made (+2.5), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+2.1), total rebounds (+3.6) and blocks (+1.7)
- Clyde Drexler had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.0), free throws made (+0.2), assists (+2.9) and steals (+0.9)
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- Clyde Drexler had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.1) and free throws attempted (+0.1)
- Clyde Drexler had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.4)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+3.9
Clyde Drexler 20.4
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+2.5
Clyde Drexler 7.4
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+2.1
Clyde Drexler 16.6
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Clyde Drexler 1.0
+1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Clyde Drexler 3.4
+3.4
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
Clyde Drexler 4.6
+0.2
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+0.1
Clyde Drexler 5.9
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+0.1 *
Clyde Drexler 2.5
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+2.1 *
Clyde Drexler 4.4
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+3.6
Clyde Drexler 6.9
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
Clyde Drexler 6.1
+2.9
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
*
Clyde Drexler 1.9
+0.9
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.7 *
Clyde Drexler 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
*
Clyde Drexler 2.7
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
Clyde Drexler 3.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more total points, rebounds and blocks while Clyde Drexler had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+3) and games (+92), and had more points (+2,799), field goals made (+1,280), free throws made (+380), offensive rebounds (+146), defensive rebounds (+630), total rebounds (+1,479) and blocks (+368)
- Clyde Drexler had more 3-pointers made (+141), assists (+124) and steals (+89)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+50) and personal fouls (+311)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+2,014) and free throws attempted (+568)
- Clyde Drexler had more 3-pointers attempted (+485)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+3
Clyde Drexler 15
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+92
Clyde Drexler 145
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+2,799
Clyde Drexler 2,963
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,280
Clyde Drexler 1,076
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+2,014
Clyde Drexler 2,408
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Clyde Drexler 141
+141
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Clyde Drexler 489
+485
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+380
Clyde Drexler 670
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+568
Clyde Drexler 851
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+146 *
Clyde Drexler 359
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+630 *
Clyde Drexler 643
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+1,479
Clyde Drexler 1,002
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
Clyde Drexler 891
+124
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
*
Clyde Drexler 278
+89
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+368 *
Clyde Drexler 108
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+50 *
Clyde Drexler 397
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+311
Clyde Drexler 486

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Clyde Drexler 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%
+8.6
Clyde Drexler 44.7%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Clyde Drexler 28.8%
+28.8
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
Clyde Drexler 78.7%
+4.7
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