Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jason Kidd

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jason Kidd 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-Jabbar3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
20
seasons
Jason Kidd2
(assists, steals)
2
(assists, steals)
19
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
Jason Kidd2
(assists, steals)
2
(assists, steals)
17
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-Jabbar8
stats
10
stats
1
stat
Jason Kidd4
stats
4
stats
2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar8
stats
10
stats
1
stat
Jason Kidd4
stats
4
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 points, rebounds and blocks while Jason Kidd had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+12.0), field goals made (+5.7), free throws made (+2.1), offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+2.6), total rebounds (+4.9) and blocks (+2.3)
- Jason Kidd had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.4), assists (+5.1) and steals (+1.0)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.2)
- Jason Kidd had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.9) and free throws attempted (+3.2)
- Jason Kidd had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+12.0
Jason Kidd 12.6
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+5.7
Jason Kidd 4.5
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+6.9
Jason Kidd 11.2
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Jason Kidd 1.4
+1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Jason Kidd 4.1
+4.1
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+2.1
Jason Kidd 2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+3.2
Jason Kidd 2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.1 *
Jason Kidd 1.3
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+2.6 *
Jason Kidd 5.0
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+4.9
Jason Kidd 6.3
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
Jason Kidd 8.7
+5.1
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Jason Kidd 1.9
+1.0
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.3 *
Jason Kidd 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
*
Jason Kidd 2.9
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+1.2
Jason Kidd 1.8

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 Jason Kidd had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+1) and games (+169), and had more points (+20,858), field goals made (+9,618), free throws made (+3,609), offensive rebounds (+1,207), defensive rebounds (+2,437), total rebounds (+8,715) and blocks (+2,739)
- Jason Kidd had more 3-pointers made (+1,987), assists (+6,431) and steals (+1,524)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more personal fouls (+2,085)
- Jason Kidd had more turnovers (+1,476)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+12,750) and free throws attempted (+5,350)
- Jason Kidd had more 3-pointers attempted (+5,683)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+1
Jason Kidd 19
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+169
Jason Kidd 1,391
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+20,858
Jason Kidd 17,529
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+9,618
Jason Kidd 6,219
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+12,750
Jason Kidd 15,557
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Jason Kidd 1,988
+1,987
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Jason Kidd 5,701
+5,683
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+3,609
Jason Kidd 3,103
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+5,350
Jason Kidd 3,954
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+1,207 *
Jason Kidd 1,768
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+2,437 *
Jason Kidd 6,957
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+8,715
Jason Kidd 8,725
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
Jason Kidd 12,091
+6,431
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
*
Jason Kidd 2,684
+1,524
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+2,739 *
Jason Kidd 450
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
*
Jason Kidd 4,003
+1,476
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+2,085
Jason Kidd 2,572

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Jason Kidd 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%
+15.9
Jason Kidd 40.0%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Jason Kidd 34.9%
+29.3
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
Jason Kidd 78.5%
+6.4

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 Jason Kidd had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+11.4), field goals made (+5.3), free throws made (+2.1), offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+1.2), total rebounds (+3.8) and blocks (+2.1)
- Jason Kidd had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.5), assists (+4.8) and steals (+0.9)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.2)
- Jason Kidd had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.0) and free throws attempted (+3.0)
- Jason Kidd had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+11.4
Jason Kidd 12.9
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+5.3
Jason Kidd 4.6
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+7.0
Jason Kidd 11.7
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Jason Kidd 1.5
+1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Jason Kidd 4.6
+4.6
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
+2.1
Jason Kidd 2.3
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+3.0
Jason Kidd 3.0
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.2 *
Jason Kidd 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+1.2 *
Jason Kidd 5.3
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+3.8
Jason Kidd 6.7
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
Jason Kidd 8.0
+4.8
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
*
Jason Kidd 1.9
+0.9
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+2.1 *
Jason Kidd 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
*
Jason Kidd 2.8
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+1.2
Jason Kidd 2.2

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 Jason Kidd had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+1) and games (+79), and had more points (+3,719), field goals made (+1,636), free throws made (+683), offensive rebounds (+287), defensive rebounds (+433), total rebounds (+1,423) and blocks (+424)
- Jason Kidd had more 3-pointers made (+236), assists (+496) and steals (+113)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more personal fouls (+449)
- Jason Kidd had more turnovers (+3)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+2,579) and free throws attempted (+949)
- Jason Kidd had more 3-pointers attempted (+729)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+1
Jason Kidd 17
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+79
Jason Kidd 158
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+3,719
Jason Kidd 2,043
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,636
Jason Kidd 720
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+2,579
Jason Kidd 1,843
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Jason Kidd 236
+236
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Jason Kidd 733
+729
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+683
Jason Kidd 367
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+949
Jason Kidd 470
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+287 *
Jason Kidd 218
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+433 *
Jason Kidd 840
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+1,423
Jason Kidd 1,058
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
Jason Kidd 1,263
+496
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
*
Jason Kidd 302
+113
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+424 *
Jason Kidd 52
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
*
Jason Kidd 450
+3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+449
Jason Kidd 348

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Jason Kidd 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%
+14.2
Jason Kidd 39.1%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Jason Kidd 32.2%
+32.2
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
Jason Kidd 78.1%
+4.1