Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Khris Middleton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Khris Middleton 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)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		20
seasons
Khris Middleton2
(assists, steals)		0
14
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)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
Playoffs
Khris Middleton2
(assists, steals)		0
9
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
Khris Middleton5
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-Jabbar8
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Khris Middleton4
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 has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Khris Middleton has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points (+8.1), field goals made (+4.2), free throws made (+1.6), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+3.5), total rebounds (+6.4) and blocks (+2.4)
- Khris Middleton has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.8), assists (+0.3) and steals (+0.3)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.1) and free throws attempted (+2.9)
- Khris Middleton has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+8.1
Khris Middleton 16.5
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+4.2
Khris Middleton 6.0
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+5.1
Khris Middleton 13.0
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Khris Middleton 1.8
+1.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Khris Middleton 4.7
+4.7
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+1.6
Khris Middleton 2.7
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+2.9
Khris Middleton 3.1
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.8 *
Khris Middleton 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+3.5 *
Khris Middleton 4.1
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+6.4
Khris Middleton 4.8
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
Khris Middleton 3.9
+0.3
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Khris Middleton 1.2
+0.3
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.4 *
Khris Middleton 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
+0.6 *
Khris Middleton 2.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.5
Khris Middleton 2.5

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 Khris Middleton.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+6) and games (+768), and has more points (+25,319), field goals made (+11,082), free throws made (+4,577), offensive rebounds (+2,474), defensive rebounds (+6,128), total rebounds (+13,673), assists (+2,538), steals (+246) and blocks (+3,032)
- Khris Middleton has more 3-pointers made (+1,422)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+882) and personal fouls (+2,659)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+17,984) and free throws attempted (+6,869)
- Khris Middleton has more 3-pointers attempted (+3,666)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+6
Khris Middleton 14
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+768
Khris Middleton 792
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+25,319
Khris Middleton 13,068
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+11,082
Khris Middleton 4,755
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+17,984
Khris Middleton 10,323
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Khris Middleton 1,423
+1,422
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Khris Middleton 3,684
+3,666
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+4,577
Khris Middleton 2,135
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+6,869
Khris Middleton 2,435
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+2,474 *
Khris Middleton 501
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+6,128 *
Khris Middleton 3,266
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+13,673
Khris Middleton 3,767
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+2,538
Khris Middleton 3,122
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+246 *
Khris Middleton 914
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+3,032 *
Khris Middleton 157
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+882 *
Khris Middleton 1,645
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+2,659
Khris Middleton 1,998

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Khris Middleton 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%
+9.8
Khris Middleton 46.1%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Khris Middleton 38.6%
+33.0
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
Khris Middleton 87.7%
+15.6

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 has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Khris Middleton has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points (+3.7), field goals made (+2.5), free throws made (+1.0), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+0.8), total rebounds (+4.0) and blocks (+2.2)
- Khris Middleton has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.5), assists (+1.6) and steals (+0.2)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Khris Middleton has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.0) and free throws attempted (+2.1)
- Khris Middleton has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+6.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+3.7
Khris Middleton 20.6
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+2.5
Khris Middleton 7.4
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+2.0
Khris Middleton 16.7
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Khris Middleton 2.5
+2.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Khris Middleton 6.3
+6.3
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
+1.0
Khris Middleton 3.4
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+2.1
Khris Middleton 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.8 *
Khris Middleton 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+0.8 *
Khris Middleton 5.7
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+4.0
Khris Middleton 6.5
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
Khris Middleton 4.8
+1.6
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
*
Khris Middleton 1.2
+0.2
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+2.2 *
Khris Middleton 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
*
Khris Middleton 2.7
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+0.3
Khris Middleton 3.1

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 Khris Middleton.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+9) and games (+157), and has more points (+4,112), field goals made (+1,765), free throws made (+778), offensive rebounds (+438), defensive rebounds (+819), total rebounds (+1,960), assists (+384), steals (+93) and blocks (+461)
- Khris Middleton has more 3-pointers made (+196)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+231) and personal fouls (+547)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+3,083) and free throws attempted (+1,105)
- Khris Middleton has more 3-pointers attempted (+499)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+9
Khris Middleton 9
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+157
Khris Middleton 80
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+4,112
Khris Middleton 1,650
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,765
Khris Middleton 591
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+3,083
Khris Middleton 1,339
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Khris Middleton 196
+196
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Khris Middleton 503
+499
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+778
Khris Middleton 272
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+1,105
Khris Middleton 314
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+438 *
Khris Middleton 67
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+819 *
Khris Middleton 454
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+1,960
Khris Middleton 521
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+384
Khris Middleton 383
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+93 *
Khris Middleton 96
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+461 *
Khris Middleton 15
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+231 *
Khris Middleton 216
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+547
Khris Middleton 250

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Khris Middleton 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%
+9.2
Khris Middleton 44.1%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Khris Middleton 39.0%
+39.0
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
Khris Middleton 86.6%
+12.6
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