Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Kyle Kuzma

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Kyle Kuzma 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
Kyle Kuzma0
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-Jabbar5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
Playoffs
Kyle Kuzma0
0
3
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
Kyle Kuzma3
stats		3
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar9
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Kyle Kuzma3
stats		3
stats		1
stat

- "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 has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Kyle Kuzma.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points (+7.6), field goals made (+3.7), free throws made (+2.2), offensive rebounds (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+2.3), total rebounds (+4.9), assists (+0.9), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+2.1)
- Kyle Kuzma has better average in 3-pointers made (+1.9)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.9)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.7) and free throws attempted (+3.0)
- Kyle Kuzma has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+7.6
Kyle Kuzma 17.0
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+3.7
Kyle Kuzma 6.5
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+3.7
Kyle Kuzma 14.4
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Kyle Kuzma 1.9
+1.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Kyle Kuzma 5.8
+5.8
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+2.2
Kyle Kuzma 2.1
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+3.0
Kyle Kuzma 3.0
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.4 *
Kyle Kuzma 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+2.3 *
Kyle Kuzma 5.3
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+4.9
Kyle Kuzma 6.3
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
+0.9
Kyle Kuzma 2.7
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
+0.3 *
Kyle Kuzma 0.6
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.1 *
Kyle Kuzma 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
+0.5 *
Kyle Kuzma 2.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.9
Kyle Kuzma 2.1

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 Kyle Kuzma.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+12) and games (+1,019), and has more points (+29,177), field goals made (+12,334), free throws made (+5,553), offensive rebounds (+2,426), defensive rebounds (+6,530), total rebounds (+14,027), assists (+4,214), steals (+856) and blocks (+2,908)
- Kyle Kuzma has more 3-pointers made (+1,044)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+1,353) and personal fouls (+3,535)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+20,517) and free throws attempted (+7,696)
- Kyle Kuzma has more 3-pointers attempted (+3,109)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+12
Kyle Kuzma 8
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+1,019
Kyle Kuzma 541
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+29,177
Kyle Kuzma 9,210
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+12,334
Kyle Kuzma 3,503
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+20,517
Kyle Kuzma 7,790
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Kyle Kuzma 1,045
+1,044
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Kyle Kuzma 3,127
+3,109
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+5,553
Kyle Kuzma 1,159
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+7,696
Kyle Kuzma 1,608
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+2,426 *
Kyle Kuzma 549
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+6,530 *
Kyle Kuzma 2,864
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+14,027
Kyle Kuzma 3,413
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+4,214
Kyle Kuzma 1,446
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+856 *
Kyle Kuzma 304
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+2,908 *
Kyle Kuzma 281
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+1,353 *
Kyle Kuzma 1,174
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+3,535
Kyle Kuzma 1,122

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better field goal percentage while Kyle Kuzma has better 3-point percentage. They are tied in free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 55.9%
+10.9
Kyle Kuzma 45.0%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Kyle Kuzma 33.4%
+27.8
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
Kyle Kuzma 72.1%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Kyle Kuzma.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points (+15.7), field goals made (+6.7), free throws made (+3.2), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+4.2), total rebounds (+7.4), assists (+2.3), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+2.1)
- Kyle Kuzma has better average in 3-pointers made (+1.0)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.7) and personal fouls (+1.2)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.5) and free throws attempted (+4.4)
- Kyle Kuzma has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+15.7
Kyle Kuzma 8.6
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+6.7
Kyle Kuzma 3.2
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+10.5
Kyle Kuzma 8.2
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Kyle Kuzma 1.0
+1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Kyle Kuzma 3.6
+3.6
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
+3.2
Kyle Kuzma 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+4.4
Kyle Kuzma 1.6
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.8 *
Kyle Kuzma 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+4.2 *
Kyle Kuzma 2.3
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+7.4
Kyle Kuzma 3.1
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
+2.3
Kyle Kuzma 0.9
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
+0.7 *
Kyle Kuzma 0.3
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+2.1 *
Kyle Kuzma 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.7 *
Kyle Kuzma 0.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+1.2
Kyle Kuzma 2.2

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 Kyle Kuzma.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+15) and games (+205), and has more points (+5,486), field goals made (+2,253), free throws made (+1,012), offensive rebounds (+480), defensive rebounds (+1,199), total rebounds (+2,382), assists (+739), steals (+181) and blocks (+467)
- Kyle Kuzma has more 3-pointers made (+32)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+417) and personal fouls (+727)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+4,160) and free throws attempted (+1,367)
- Kyle Kuzma has more 3-pointers attempted (+112)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+15
Kyle Kuzma 3
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+205
Kyle Kuzma 32
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+5,486
Kyle Kuzma 276
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+2,253
Kyle Kuzma 103
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+4,160
Kyle Kuzma 262
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Kyle Kuzma 32
+32
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Kyle Kuzma 116
+112
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+1,012
Kyle Kuzma 38
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+1,367
Kyle Kuzma 52
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+480 *
Kyle Kuzma 25
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+1,199 *
Kyle Kuzma 74
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+2,382
Kyle Kuzma 99
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+739
Kyle Kuzma 28
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+181 *
Kyle Kuzma 8
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+467 *
Kyle Kuzma 9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+417 *
Kyle Kuzma 30
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+727
Kyle Kuzma 70

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Kyle Kuzma has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 53.3%
+14.0
Kyle Kuzma 39.3%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Kyle Kuzma 27.6%
+27.6
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
+0.9
Kyle Kuzma 73.1%
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