Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Donovan Mitchell

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Donovan Mitchell 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-Jabbar2
(rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		20
seasons
Donovan Mitchell3
(points, assists, steals)		0
8
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar2
(rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
Playoffs
Donovan Mitchell3
(points, assists, steals)		0
8
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-Jabbar6
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Donovan Mitchell5
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-Jabbar6
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Donovan Mitchell6
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, Donovan Mitchell has better averages in points, assists and steals while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in field goals made (+1.4), free throws made (+0.1), offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+4.1), total rebounds (+6.9) and blocks (+2.3)
- Donovan Mitchell has better averages in points (+0.1), 3-pointers made (+3.0), assists (+1.1) and steals (+0.5)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.0)
- Donovan Mitchell has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.4) and 3-pointers attempted (+8.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
Donovan Mitchell 24.7
+0.1
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+1.4
Donovan Mitchell 8.8
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
Donovan Mitchell 19.5
+1.4
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Donovan Mitchell 3.0
+3.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Donovan Mitchell 8.2
+8.2
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+0.1
Donovan Mitchell 4.2
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+1.0
Donovan Mitchell 5.0
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.6 *
Donovan Mitchell 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+4.1 *
Donovan Mitchell 3.5
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+6.9
Donovan Mitchell 4.3
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
Donovan Mitchell 4.7
+1.1
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Donovan Mitchell 1.4
+0.5
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.3 *
Donovan Mitchell 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
*
Donovan Mitchell 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.6
Donovan Mitchell 2.4

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 Donovan Mitchell.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+12) and games (+1,021), and has more points (+25,067), field goals made (+11,117), free throws made (+4,450), offensive rebounds (+2,540), defensive rebounds (+7,505), total rebounds (+15,116), assists (+3,130), steals (+420) and blocks (+3,016)
- Donovan Mitchell has more 3-pointers made (+1,617)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+1,080) and personal fouls (+3,357)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+17,795) and free throws attempted (+6,612)
- Donovan Mitchell has more 3-pointers attempted (+4,401)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+12
Donovan Mitchell 8
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+1,021
Donovan Mitchell 539
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+25,067
Donovan Mitchell 13,320
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+11,117
Donovan Mitchell 4,720
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+17,795
Donovan Mitchell 10,512
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Donovan Mitchell 1,618
+1,617
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Donovan Mitchell 4,419
+4,401
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+4,450
Donovan Mitchell 2,262
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+6,612
Donovan Mitchell 2,692
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+2,540 *
Donovan Mitchell 435
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+7,505 *
Donovan Mitchell 1,889
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+15,116
Donovan Mitchell 2,324
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+3,130
Donovan Mitchell 2,530
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+420 *
Donovan Mitchell 740
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+3,016 *
Donovan Mitchell 173
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+1,080 *
Donovan Mitchell 1,447
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+3,357
Donovan Mitchell 1,300

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Donovan Mitchell 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%
+11.0
Donovan Mitchell 44.9%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Donovan Mitchell 36.6%
+31.0
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
Donovan Mitchell 84.0%
+11.9

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in field goals made (+0.1), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+2.3), total rebounds (+5.5) and blocks (+2.1)
- Donovan Mitchell has better averages in points (+4.0), 3-pointers made (+3.2), free throws made (+1.2), assists (+1.6) and steals (+0.4)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.9)
- Donovan Mitchell has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
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- Donovan Mitchell has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.6), 3-pointers attempted (+8.9) and free throws attempted (+0.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
Donovan Mitchell 28.3
+4.0
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+0.1
Donovan Mitchell 9.8
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
Donovan Mitchell 22.3
+3.6
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Donovan Mitchell 3.2
+3.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Donovan Mitchell 8.9
+8.9
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
Donovan Mitchell 5.6
+1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
Donovan Mitchell 6.7
+0.7
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.8 *
Donovan Mitchell 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+2.3 *
Donovan Mitchell 4.2
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+5.5
Donovan Mitchell 5.0
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
Donovan Mitchell 4.8
+1.6
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
*
Donovan Mitchell 1.4
+0.4
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+2.1 *
Donovan Mitchell 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
*
Donovan Mitchell 3.0
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+0.9
Donovan Mitchell 2.5

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 Donovan Mitchell.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+10) and games (+174), and has more points (+3,979), field goals made (+1,739), free throws made (+700), offensive rebounds (+454), defensive rebounds (+1,010), total rebounds (+2,167), assists (+464), steals (+103) and blocks (+455)
- Donovan Mitchell has more 3-pointers made (+199)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+257) and personal fouls (+641)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+3,019) and free throws attempted (+995)
- Donovan Mitchell has more 3-pointers attempted (+557)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+10
Donovan Mitchell 8
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+174
Donovan Mitchell 63
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+3,979
Donovan Mitchell 1,783
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,739
Donovan Mitchell 617
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+3,019
Donovan Mitchell 1,403
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Donovan Mitchell 199
+199
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Donovan Mitchell 561
+557
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+700
Donovan Mitchell 350
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+995
Donovan Mitchell 424
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+454 *
Donovan Mitchell 51
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+1,010 *
Donovan Mitchell 263
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+2,167
Donovan Mitchell 314
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+464
Donovan Mitchell 303
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+103 *
Donovan Mitchell 86
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+455 *
Donovan Mitchell 21
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+257 *
Donovan Mitchell 190
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+641
Donovan Mitchell 156

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Donovan Mitchell 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%
+9.3
Donovan Mitchell 44.0%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Donovan Mitchell 35.5%
+35.5
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
Donovan Mitchell 82.5%
+8.5
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