Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and J.J. Redick

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and J.J. Redick 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-Jabbar5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
20
seasons
J.J. Redick0
0
15
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
J.J. Redick0
0
13
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-Jabbar9
stats
11
stats
1
stat
J.J. Redick3
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
J.J. Redick3
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, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than J.J. Redick.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+11.8), field goals made (+5.9), free throws made (+2.1), offensive rebounds (+2.2), defensive rebounds (+5.8), total rebounds (+9.2), assists (+1.6), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+2.5)
- J.J. Redick had better average in 3-pointers made (+2.1)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+1.5)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.6) and free throws attempted (+3.5)
- J.J. Redick had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+11.8
J.J. Redick 12.8
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+5.9
J.J. Redick 4.3
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+8.6
J.J. Redick 9.5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
J.J. Redick 2.1
+2.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
J.J. Redick 5.0
+5.0
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+2.1
J.J. Redick 2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+3.5
J.J. Redick 2.5
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+2.2 *
J.J. Redick 0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+5.8 *
J.J. Redick 1.8
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+9.2
J.J. Redick 2.0
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
+1.6
J.J. Redick 2.0
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
+0.5 *
J.J. Redick 0.4
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.5 *
J.J. Redick 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
+1.6 *
J.J. Redick 1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+1.5
J.J. Redick 1.5

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 J.J. Redick.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+5) and games (+620), and had more points (+26,359), field goals made (+11,828), free throws made (+4,652), offensive rebounds (+2,803), defensive rebounds (+7,663), total rebounds (+15,537), assists (+3,798), steals (+740) and blocks (+3,101)
- J.J. Redick had more 3-pointers made (+1,949)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+1,487) and personal fouls (+3,240)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+19,331) and free throws attempted (+6,994)
- J.J. Redick had more 3-pointers attempted (+4,686)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+5
J.J. Redick 15
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+620
J.J. Redick 940
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+26,359
J.J. Redick 12,028
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+11,828
J.J. Redick 4,009
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+19,331
J.J. Redick 8,976
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
J.J. Redick 1,950
+1,949
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
J.J. Redick 4,704
+4,686
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+4,652
J.J. Redick 2,060
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+6,994
J.J. Redick 2,310
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+2,803 *
J.J. Redick 172
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+7,663 *
J.J. Redick 1,731
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+15,537
J.J. Redick 1,903
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+3,798
J.J. Redick 1,862
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+740 *
J.J. Redick 420
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+3,101 *
J.J. Redick 88
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+1,487 *
J.J. Redick 1,040
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+3,240
J.J. Redick 1,417

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, J.J. Redick 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%
+11.2
J.J. Redick 44.7%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
J.J. Redick 41.5%
+35.9
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
J.J. Redick 89.2%
+17.1

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 J.J. Redick.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+13.4), field goals made (+6.2), free throws made (+2.6), offensive rebounds (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+5.1), total rebounds (+8.9), assists (+1.6), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+2.3)
- J.J. Redick had better average in 3-pointers made (+1.7)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.4) and personal fouls (+1.5)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.0) and free throws attempted (+4.0)
- J.J. Redick had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+13.4
J.J. Redick 10.9
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+6.2
J.J. Redick 3.7
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+10.0
J.J. Redick 8.7
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
J.J. Redick 1.7
+1.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
J.J. Redick 4.6
+4.6
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
+2.6
J.J. Redick 1.8
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+4.0
J.J. Redick 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.5 *
J.J. Redick 0.1
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+5.1 *
J.J. Redick 1.4
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+8.9
J.J. Redick 1.6
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
+1.6
J.J. Redick 1.6
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
+0.5 *
J.J. Redick 0.5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+2.3 *
J.J. Redick 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.4 *
J.J. Redick 1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+1.5
J.J. Redick 1.9

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 J.J. Redick.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+5) and games (+127), and had more points (+4,566), field goals made (+1,951), free throws made (+853), offensive rebounds (+489), defensive rebounds (+1,117), total rebounds (+2,309), assists (+589), steals (+135) and blocks (+464)
- J.J. Redick had more 3-pointers made (+189)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+310) and personal fouls (+585)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+3,469) and free throws attempted (+1,195)
- J.J. Redick had more 3-pointers attempted (+505)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+5
J.J. Redick 13
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+127
J.J. Redick 110
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+4,566
J.J. Redick 1,196
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,951
J.J. Redick 405
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+3,469
J.J. Redick 953
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
J.J. Redick 189
+189
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
J.J. Redick 509
+505
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+853
J.J. Redick 197
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+1,195
J.J. Redick 224
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+489 *
J.J. Redick 16
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+1,117 *
J.J. Redick 156
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+2,309
J.J. Redick 172
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+589
J.J. Redick 178
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+135 *
J.J. Redick 54
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+464 *
J.J. Redick 12
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+310 *
J.J. Redick 137
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+585
J.J. Redick 212

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, J.J. Redick 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%
+10.8
J.J. Redick 42.5%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
J.J. Redick 37.1%
+37.1
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
J.J. Redick 87.9%
+13.9