Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LaMelo Ball

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LaMelo Ball 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
LaMelo Ball2
(assists, steals)
0
5
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
LaMelo Ball0
0
0
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
LaMelo Ball3
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
2
stats
LaMelo Ball2
stats
2
stats
0
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 LaMelo Ball has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points (+3.6), field goals made (+2.8), free throws made (+1.2), offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+2.9), total rebounds (+5.2) and blocks (+2.3)
- LaMelo Ball has better averages in 3-pointers made (+3.1), assists (+3.8) and steals (+0.6)
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- LaMelo Ball has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.1)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.5) and free throws attempted (+2.3)
- LaMelo Ball has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+8.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+3.6
LaMelo Ball 21.0
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+2.8
LaMelo Ball 7.4
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+0.5
LaMelo Ball 17.6
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+3.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
LaMelo Ball 8.4
+8.4
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+1.2
LaMelo Ball 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+2.3
LaMelo Ball 3.7
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.1 *
LaMelo Ball 1.3
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+2.9 *
LaMelo Ball 4.7
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+5.2
LaMelo Ball 6.0
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
LaMelo Ball 7.4
+3.8
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
LaMelo Ball 1.5
+0.6
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.3 *
LaMelo Ball 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
*
LaMelo Ball 3.3
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+0.1

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 LaMelo Ball.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+15) and games (+1,329), and has more points (+33,528), field goals made (+14,121), free throws made (+5,990), offensive rebounds (+2,686), defensive rebounds (+8,304), total rebounds (+16,061), assists (+3,950), steals (+820) and blocks (+3,113)
- LaMelo Ball has more 3-pointers made (+704)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+1,758) and personal fouls (+3,930)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+24,234) and free throws attempted (+8,441)
- LaMelo Ball has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,916)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+15
LaMelo Ball 5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+1,329
LaMelo Ball 231
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+33,528
LaMelo Ball 4,859
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+14,121
LaMelo Ball 1,716
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+24,234
LaMelo Ball 4,073
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
LaMelo Ball 705
+704
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
LaMelo Ball 1,934
+1,916
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+5,990
LaMelo Ball 722
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+8,441
LaMelo Ball 863
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+2,686 *
LaMelo Ball 289
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+8,304 *
LaMelo Ball 1,090
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+16,061
LaMelo Ball 1,379
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+3,950
LaMelo Ball 1,710
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+820 *
LaMelo Ball 340
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+3,113 *
LaMelo Ball 76
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+1,758 *
LaMelo Ball 769
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+3,930
LaMelo Ball 727

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, LaMelo Ball 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%
+13.8
LaMelo Ball 42.1%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
LaMelo Ball 36.5%
+30.9
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
LaMelo Ball 83.7%
+11.6

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points (+24.3), field goals made (+9.9), free throws made (+4.4), offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+6.5), total rebounds (+10.5), assists (+3.2), steals (+1.0) and blocks (+2.4)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.6) and personal fouls (+3.4)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher averages in field goals attempted (+18.7) and free throws attempted (+6.0)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+18) and games (+237), and has more points (+5,762), field goals made (+2,356), free throws made (+1,050), offensive rebounds (+505), defensive rebounds (+1,273), total rebounds (+2,481), assists (+767), steals (+189) and blocks (+476)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+447) and personal fouls (+797)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+4,422), 3-pointers attempted (+4) and free throws attempted (+1,419)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has field goal percentage (+53.3) and free throw percentage (+74.0)
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