Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Coby White

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Coby White 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, steals, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
20
seasons
Coby White1
(assists)
0
6
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
Coby White0
0
1
Playoff

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
Coby White4
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
Coby White3
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, steals and blocks while Coby White has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points (+9.4), field goals made (+4.8), free throws made (+2.3), offensive rebounds (+2.0), defensive rebounds (+4.3), total rebounds (+7.6), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+2.4)
- Coby White has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.3) and assists (+0.2)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.9) and personal fouls (+0.9)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.6) and free throws attempted (+3.6)
- Coby White has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+6.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+9.4
Coby White 15.2
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+4.8
Coby White 5.4
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+5.6
Coby White 12.5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Coby White 2.3
+2.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Coby White 6.3
+6.3
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+2.3
Coby White 2.0
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+3.6
Coby White 2.4
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+2.0 *
Coby White 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+4.3 *
Coby White 3.3
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+7.6
Coby White 3.6
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
Coby White 3.8
+0.2
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
+0.2 *
Coby White 0.7
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.4 *
Coby White 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
+0.9 *
Coby White 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.9
Coby White 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 Coby White.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+14) and games (+1,138), and has more points (+31,982), field goals made (+13,559), free throws made (+5,848), offensive rebounds (+2,817), defensive rebounds (+8,013), total rebounds (+15,901), assists (+4,042), steals (+868) and blocks (+3,117)
- Coby White has more 3-pointers made (+984)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+1,775) and personal fouls (+3,762)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+23,045) and free throws attempted (+8,305)
- Coby White has more 3-pointers attempted (+2,649)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+14
Coby White 6
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+1,138
Coby White 422
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+31,982
Coby White 6,405
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+13,559
Coby White 2,278
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+23,045
Coby White 5,262
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Coby White 985
+984
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Coby White 2,667
+2,649
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+5,848
Coby White 864
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+8,305
Coby White 999
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+2,817 *
Coby White 158
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+8,013 *
Coby White 1,381
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+15,901
Coby White 1,539
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+4,042
Coby White 1,618
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+868 *
Coby White 292
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+3,117 *
Coby White 72
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+1,775 *
Coby White 752
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+3,762
Coby White 895

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Coby White 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%
+12.6
Coby White 43.3%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Coby White 36.9%
+31.3
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
Coby White 86.5%
+14.4

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 Coby White.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points (+15.9), field goals made (+6.9), free throws made (+3.6), offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+3.1), total rebounds (+7.1), assists (+1.4), steals (+0.8) and blocks (+2.4)
- Coby White has better average in 3-pointers made (+1.6)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.4) and personal fouls (+2.4)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.7) and free throws attempted (+5.0)
- Coby White has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+15.9
Coby White 8.4
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+6.9
Coby White 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+9.7
Coby White 9.0
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Coby White 1.6
+1.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Coby White 5.8
+5.8
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
+3.6
Coby White 0.8
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+5.0
Coby White 1.0
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.6 *
Coby White 0.0
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+3.1 *
Coby White 3.4
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+7.1
Coby White 3.4
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
+1.4
Coby White 1.8
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
+0.8 *
Coby White 0.2
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+2.4 *
Coby White 0.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.4 *
Coby White 1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+2.4
Coby White 1.0

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 Coby White.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+17) and games (+232), and has more points (+5,720), field goals made (+2,341), free throws made (+1,046), offensive rebounds (+505), defensive rebounds (+1,256), total rebounds (+2,464), assists (+758), steals (+188) and blocks (+476)
- Coby White has more 3-pointers made (+8)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+441) and personal fouls (+792)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+4,377) and free throws attempted (+1,414)
- Coby White has more 3-pointers attempted (+25)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+17
Coby White 1
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+232
Coby White 5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+5,720
Coby White 42
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+2,341
Coby White 15
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+4,377
Coby White 45
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Coby White 8
+8
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Coby White 29
+25
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+1,046
Coby White 4
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+1,414
Coby White 5
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+505 *
Coby White 0
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+1,256 *
Coby White 17
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+2,464
Coby White 17
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+758
Coby White 9
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+188 *
Coby White 1
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+476 *
Coby White 0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+441 *
Coby White 6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+792
Coby White 5

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Coby White 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%
+20.0
Coby White 33.3%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Coby White 27.6%
+27.6
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
Coby White 80.0%
+6.0