Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and DeMarcus Cousins

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and DeMarcus Cousins 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, assists, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		20
seasons
DeMarcus Cousins1
(steals)		0
11
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
DeMarcus Cousins0
0
3
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
DeMarcus Cousins4
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		2
stats
DeMarcus Cousins3
stats		3
stats		1
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 DeMarcus Cousins had better average in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+5.0), field goals made (+3.2), total rebounds (+1.0), assists (+0.6) and blocks (+1.5)
- DeMarcus Cousins had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+0.7), offensive rebounds (+0.2) and steals (+0.4)
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- DeMarcus Cousins had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.7)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher average in field goals attempted (+2.9)
- DeMarcus Cousins had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+2.0) and free throws attempted (+0.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+5.0
DeMarcus Cousins 19.6
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+3.2
DeMarcus Cousins 7.0
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+2.9
DeMarcus Cousins 15.2
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
DeMarcus Cousins 0.7
+0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
DeMarcus Cousins 2.0
+2.0
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
DeMarcus Cousins 5.0
+0.7
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
DeMarcus Cousins 6.7
+0.7
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
*
DeMarcus Cousins 2.6
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
*
DeMarcus Cousins 7.6
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+1.0
DeMarcus Cousins 10.2
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
+0.6
DeMarcus Cousins 3.0
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
DeMarcus Cousins 1.3
+0.4
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.5 *
DeMarcus Cousins 1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
*
DeMarcus Cousins 3.3
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
DeMarcus Cousins 3.7
+0.7

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 DeMarcus Cousins.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+9) and games (+906), and had more points (+25,585), field goals made (+11,275), free throws made (+3,460), offensive rebounds (+1,283), defensive rebounds (+4,422), total rebounds (+10,776), assists (+3,681), steals (+286) and blocks (+2,447)
- DeMarcus Cousins had more 3-pointers made (+425)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+378) and personal fouls (+2,236)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+18,383) and free throws attempted (+4,893)
- DeMarcus Cousins had more 3-pointers attempted (+1,270)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+9
DeMarcus Cousins 11
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+906
DeMarcus Cousins 654
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+25,585
DeMarcus Cousins 12,802
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+11,275
DeMarcus Cousins 4,562
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+18,383
DeMarcus Cousins 9,924
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
DeMarcus Cousins 426
+425
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
DeMarcus Cousins 1,288
+1,270
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+3,460
DeMarcus Cousins 3,252
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+4,893
DeMarcus Cousins 4,411
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+1,283 *
DeMarcus Cousins 1,692
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+4,422 *
DeMarcus Cousins 4,972
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+10,776
DeMarcus Cousins 6,664
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+3,681
DeMarcus Cousins 1,979
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+286 *
DeMarcus Cousins 874
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+2,447 *
DeMarcus Cousins 742
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+378 *
DeMarcus Cousins 2,149
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+2,236
DeMarcus Cousins 2,421

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, DeMarcus Cousins 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%
+9.9
DeMarcus Cousins 46.0%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
DeMarcus Cousins 33.1%
+27.5
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
DeMarcus Cousins 73.7%
+1.6

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 DeMarcus Cousins.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+15.9), field goals made (+6.9), free throws made (+2.5), offensive rebounds (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+3.9), total rebounds (+7.0), assists (+1.7), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+1.9)
- DeMarcus Cousins had better average in 3-pointers made (+0.6)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+1.1)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+12.5) and free throws attempted (+3.3)
- DeMarcus Cousins had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.4)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+15.9
DeMarcus Cousins 8.4
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+6.9
DeMarcus Cousins 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+12.5
DeMarcus Cousins 6.2
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
DeMarcus Cousins 0.6
+0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
DeMarcus Cousins 1.4
+1.4
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
+2.5
DeMarcus Cousins 1.9
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+3.3
DeMarcus Cousins 2.7
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.7 *
DeMarcus Cousins 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+3.9 *
DeMarcus Cousins 2.6
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+7.0
DeMarcus Cousins 3.5
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
+1.7
DeMarcus Cousins 1.5
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
+0.5 *
DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.9 *
DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.0 *
DeMarcus Cousins 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+1.1
DeMarcus Cousins 2.3

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 DeMarcus Cousins.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+15) and games (+217), and had more points (+5,595), field goals made (+2,297), free throws made (+1,012), offensive rebounds (+487), defensive rebounds (+1,221), total rebounds (+2,411), assists (+737), steals (+179) and blocks (+466)
- DeMarcus Cousins had more 3-pointers made (+11)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+416) and personal fouls (+751)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+4,298) and free throws attempted (+1,365)
- DeMarcus Cousins had more 3-pointers attempted (+24)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+15
DeMarcus Cousins 3
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+217
DeMarcus Cousins 20
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+5,595
DeMarcus Cousins 167
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+2,297
DeMarcus Cousins 59
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+4,298
DeMarcus Cousins 124
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
DeMarcus Cousins 11
+11
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
DeMarcus Cousins 28
+24
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+1,012
DeMarcus Cousins 38
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+1,365
DeMarcus Cousins 54
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+487 *
DeMarcus Cousins 18
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+1,221 *
DeMarcus Cousins 52
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+2,411
DeMarcus Cousins 70
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+737
DeMarcus Cousins 30
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+179 *
DeMarcus Cousins 10
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+466 *
DeMarcus Cousins 10
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+416 *
DeMarcus Cousins 31
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+751
DeMarcus Cousins 46

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 53.3%
+5.7
DeMarcus Cousins 47.6%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
DeMarcus Cousins 39.3%
+39.3
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
+3.6
DeMarcus Cousins 70.4%
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