Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dominique Wilkins

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dominique Wilkins 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
(rebounds, assists, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		20
seasons
Dominique Wilkins2
(points, steals)		1
(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
(rebounds, assists, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
Playoffs
Dominique Wilkins2
(points, steals)		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-Jabbar5
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Dominique Wilkins7
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-Jabbar6
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Dominique Wilkins6
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 had better averages in rebounds, assists and blocks while Dominique Wilkins had better averages in points and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in field goals made (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+3.7), total rebounds (+4.5), assists (+1.1) and blocks (+2.0)
- Dominique Wilkins had better averages in points (+0.2), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+1.3), offensive rebounds (+0.3) and steals (+0.4)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+1.1)
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- Dominique Wilkins had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.0), 3-pointers attempted (+2.1) and free throws attempted (+0.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
Dominique Wilkins 24.8
+0.2
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+0.9
Dominique Wilkins 9.3
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
Dominique Wilkins 20.1
+2.0
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Dominique Wilkins 0.7
+0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Dominique Wilkins 2.1
+2.1
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
Dominique Wilkins 5.6
+1.3
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
Dominique Wilkins 6.9
+0.9
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
*
Dominique Wilkins 2.7
+0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+3.7 *
Dominique Wilkins 3.9
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+4.5
Dominique Wilkins 6.7
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
+1.1
Dominique Wilkins 2.5
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Dominique Wilkins 1.3
+0.4
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.0 *
Dominique Wilkins 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
+0.2 *
Dominique Wilkins 2.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+1.1
Dominique Wilkins 1.9

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 Dominique Wilkins had more total steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+5) and games (+486), and had more points (+11,719), field goals made (+5,874), free throws made (+681), offensive rebounds (+25), defensive rebounds (+5,175), total rebounds (+10,271), assists (+2,983) and blocks (+2,547)
- Dominique Wilkins had more 3-pointers made (+710) and steals (+218)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more personal fouls (+2,596)
- Dominique Wilkins had more turnovers (+142)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+6,718) and free throws attempted (+1,866)
- Dominique Wilkins had more 3-pointers attempted (+2,213)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+5
Dominique Wilkins 15
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+486
Dominique Wilkins 1,074
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+11,719
Dominique Wilkins 26,668
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+5,874
Dominique Wilkins 9,963
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+6,718
Dominique Wilkins 21,589
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Dominique Wilkins 711
+710
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Dominique Wilkins 2,231
+2,213
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+681
Dominique Wilkins 6,031
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+1,866
Dominique Wilkins 7,438
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+25 *
Dominique Wilkins 2,950
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+5,175 *
Dominique Wilkins 4,219
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+10,271
Dominique Wilkins 7,169
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+2,983
Dominique Wilkins 2,677
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
*
Dominique Wilkins 1,378
+218
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+2,547 *
Dominique Wilkins 642
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
*
Dominique Wilkins 2,669
+142
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+2,596
Dominique Wilkins 2,061

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dominique Wilkins 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%
+9.8
Dominique Wilkins 46.1%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Dominique Wilkins 31.9%
+26.3
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
Dominique Wilkins 81.1%
+9.0

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 rebounds, assists and blocks while Dominique Wilkins had better averages in points and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in field goals made (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+2.6), total rebounds (+3.8), assists (+0.6) and blocks (+1.8)
- Dominique Wilkins had better averages in points (+1.1), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+2.1), offensive rebounds (+0.2) and steals (+0.3)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.2)
- Dominique Wilkins had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
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- Dominique Wilkins had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.7), 3-pointers attempted (+1.7) and free throws attempted (+1.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
Dominique Wilkins 25.4
+1.1
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+0.7
Dominique Wilkins 9.2
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
Dominique Wilkins 21.4
+2.7
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Dominique Wilkins 0.5
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Dominique Wilkins 1.7
+1.7
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
Dominique Wilkins 6.5
+2.1
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
Dominique Wilkins 7.9
+1.9
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
*
Dominique Wilkins 2.8
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+2.6 *
Dominique Wilkins 3.9
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+3.8
Dominique Wilkins 6.7
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
+0.6
Dominique Wilkins 2.6
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
*
Dominique Wilkins 1.3
+0.3
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.8 *
Dominique Wilkins 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
*
Dominique Wilkins 2.7
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+1.2
Dominique Wilkins 2.2

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 Dominique Wilkins.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+8) and games (+181), and had more points (+4,339), field goals made (+1,841), free throws made (+684), offensive rebounds (+347), defensive rebounds (+1,056), total rebounds (+2,106), assists (+624), steals (+116) and blocks (+441)
- Dominique Wilkins had more 3-pointers made (+27)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+294) and personal fouls (+674)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+3,221) and free throws attempted (+975)
- Dominique Wilkins had more 3-pointers attempted (+92)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+8
Dominique Wilkins 10
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+181
Dominique Wilkins 56
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+4,339
Dominique Wilkins 1,423
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,841
Dominique Wilkins 515
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+3,221
Dominique Wilkins 1,201
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Dominique Wilkins 27
+27
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Dominique Wilkins 96
+92
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+684
Dominique Wilkins 366
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+975
Dominique Wilkins 444
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+347 *
Dominique Wilkins 158
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+1,056 *
Dominique Wilkins 217
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+2,106
Dominique Wilkins 375
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+624
Dominique Wilkins 143
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+116 *
Dominique Wilkins 73
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+441 *
Dominique Wilkins 35
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+294 *
Dominique Wilkins 153
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+674
Dominique Wilkins 123

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dominique Wilkins 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%
+10.4
Dominique Wilkins 42.9%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Dominique Wilkins 28.1%
+28.1
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
Dominique Wilkins 82.4%
+8.4
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