Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Kobe Bryant

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Kobe Bryant 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)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		20
seasons
Kobe Bryant3
(points, assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		20
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)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		18
Playoffs
Kobe Bryant3
(points, assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		15
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		8
stats		1
stat
Kobe Bryant6
stats		5
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		9
stats		1
stat
Kobe Bryant6
stats		5
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, Kobe Bryant had better averages in points, assists and steals while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in field goals made (+1.5), offensive rebounds (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+3.5), total rebounds (+6.0) and blocks (+2.1)
- Kobe Bryant had better averages in points (+0.4), 3-pointers made (+1.4), free throws made (+1.9), assists (+1.1) and steals (+0.5)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- Kobe Bryant had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
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- Kobe Bryant had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.4), 3-pointers attempted (+4.1) and free throws attempted (+1.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
Kobe Bryant 25.0
+0.4
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+1.5
Kobe Bryant 8.7
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
Kobe Bryant 19.5
+1.4
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Kobe Bryant 1.4
+1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Kobe Bryant 4.1
+4.1
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
Kobe Bryant 6.2
+1.9
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
Kobe Bryant 7.4
+1.4
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.3 *
Kobe Bryant 1.1
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+3.5 *
Kobe Bryant 4.1
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+6.0
Kobe Bryant 5.2
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
Kobe Bryant 4.7
+1.1
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Kobe Bryant 1.4
+0.5
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.1 *
Kobe Bryant 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
*
Kobe Bryant 3.0
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.5
Kobe Bryant 2.5

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 Kobe Bryant had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more games (+214) and had more points (+4,744), field goals made (+4,118), offensive rebounds (+1,476), defensive rebounds (+3,846), total rebounds (+10,393) and blocks (+2,549)
- Kobe Bryant had more 3-pointers made (+1,826), free throws made (+1,666), assists (+646) and steals (+784)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more personal fouls (+1,304)
- Kobe Bryant had more turnovers (+1,483)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+2,107)
- Kobe Bryant had more 3-pointers attempted (+5,528) and free throws attempted (+707)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
Kobe Bryant 20
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+214
Kobe Bryant 1,346
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+4,744
Kobe Bryant 33,643
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+4,118
Kobe Bryant 11,719
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+2,107
Kobe Bryant 26,200
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Kobe Bryant 1,827
+1,826
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Kobe Bryant 5,546
+5,528
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
Kobe Bryant 8,378
+1,666
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
Kobe Bryant 10,011
+707
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+1,476 *
Kobe Bryant 1,499
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+3,846 *
Kobe Bryant 5,548
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+10,393
Kobe Bryant 7,047
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
Kobe Bryant 6,306
+646
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
*
Kobe Bryant 1,944
+784
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+2,549 *
Kobe Bryant 640
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
*
Kobe Bryant 4,010
+1,483
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+1,304
Kobe Bryant 3,353

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kobe Bryant 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
Kobe Bryant 44.7%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Kobe Bryant 32.9%
+27.3
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
Kobe Bryant 83.7%
+11.6

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in field goals made (+0.7), offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+2.5), total rebounds (+5.4) and blocks (+1.7)
- Kobe Bryant had better averages in points (+1.3), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+1.6), assists (+1.5) and steals (+0.4)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Kobe Bryant had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
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- Kobe Bryant had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.8), 3-pointers attempted (+4.0) and free throws attempted (+1.4)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
Kobe Bryant 25.6
+1.3
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+0.7
Kobe Bryant 9.2
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
Kobe Bryant 20.5
+1.8
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Kobe Bryant 1.3
+1.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Kobe Bryant 4.0
+4.0
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
Kobe Bryant 6.0
+1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
Kobe Bryant 7.4
+1.4
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.6 *
Kobe Bryant 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+2.5 *
Kobe Bryant 4.0
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+5.4
Kobe Bryant 5.1
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
Kobe Bryant 4.7
+1.5
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
*
Kobe Bryant 1.4
+0.4
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.7 *
Kobe Bryant 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
*
Kobe Bryant 2.9
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+0.4
Kobe Bryant 3.0

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 Kobe Bryant had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+3) and games (+17), and had more points (+122), field goals made (+342), offensive rebounds (+275), defensive rebounds (+384), total rebounds (+1,362) and blocks (+332)
- Kobe Bryant had more 3-pointers made (+292), free throws made (+270), assists (+273) and steals (+121)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more personal fouls (+137)
- Kobe Bryant had more turnovers (+200)
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- Kobe Bryant had more field goals attempted (+77), 3-pointers attempted (+878) and free throws attempted (+198)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+3
Kobe Bryant 15
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+17
Kobe Bryant 220
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+122
Kobe Bryant 5,640
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+342
Kobe Bryant 2,014
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
Kobe Bryant 4,499
+77
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Kobe Bryant 292
+292
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Kobe Bryant 882
+878
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
Kobe Bryant 1,320
+270
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
Kobe Bryant 1,617
+198
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+275 *
Kobe Bryant 230
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+384 *
Kobe Bryant 889
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+1,362
Kobe Bryant 1,119
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
Kobe Bryant 1,040
+273
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
*
Kobe Bryant 310
+121
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+332 *
Kobe Bryant 144
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
*
Kobe Bryant 647
+200
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+137
Kobe Bryant 660

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kobe Bryant 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%
+8.5
Kobe Bryant 44.8%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Kobe Bryant 33.1%
+33.1
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
Kobe Bryant 81.6%
+7.6
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