Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Lonzo Ball

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Lonzo 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
Lonzo Ball2
(assists, steals)
0
6
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
Lonzo 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-Jabbar7
stats
11
stats
2
stats
Lonzo Ball5
stats
3
stats
1
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
Lonzo 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 Lonzo Ball has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points (+13.2), field goals made (+6.0), free throws made (+3.6), offensive rebounds (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+3.1), total rebounds (+5.7) and blocks (+2.0)
- Lonzo Ball has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.3), assists (+2.2) and steals (+0.6)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.5) and free throws attempted (+4.9)
- Lonzo Ball has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+6.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+13.2
Lonzo Ball 11.4
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+6.0
Lonzo Ball 4.2
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+7.5
Lonzo Ball 10.6
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Lonzo Ball 2.3
+2.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Lonzo Ball 6.4
+6.4
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+3.6
Lonzo Ball 0.7
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+4.9
Lonzo Ball 1.1
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.4 *
Lonzo Ball 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+3.1 *
Lonzo Ball 4.5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+5.7
Lonzo Ball 5.5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
Lonzo Ball 5.8
+2.2
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Lonzo Ball 1.5
+0.6
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.0 *
Lonzo Ball 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
+0.3 *
Lonzo Ball 2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.9
Lonzo Ball 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 Lonzo Ball.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+14) and games (+1,273), and has more points (+35,125), field goals made (+14,631), free throws made (+6,524), offensive rebounds (+2,688), defensive rebounds (+8,116), total rebounds (+15,875), assists (+3,982), steals (+722) and blocks (+3,010)
- Lonzo Ball has more 3-pointers made (+661)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+1,849) and personal fouls (+4,055)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+25,274) and free throws attempted (+8,990)
- Lonzo Ball has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,810)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+14
Lonzo Ball 6
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+1,273
Lonzo Ball 287
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+35,125
Lonzo Ball 3,262
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+14,631
Lonzo Ball 1,206
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+25,274
Lonzo Ball 3,033
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Lonzo Ball 662
+661
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Lonzo Ball 1,828
+1,810
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+6,524
Lonzo Ball 188
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+8,990
Lonzo Ball 314
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+2,688 *
Lonzo Ball 287
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+8,116 *
Lonzo Ball 1,278
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+15,875
Lonzo Ball 1,565
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+3,982
Lonzo Ball 1,678
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+722 *
Lonzo Ball 438
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+3,010 *
Lonzo Ball 179
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+1,849 *
Lonzo Ball 678
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+4,055
Lonzo Ball 602

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Lonzo Ball has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 55.9%
+16.1
Lonzo Ball 39.8%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Lonzo Ball 36.2%
+30.6
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
+12.2
Lonzo Ball 59.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLonzo 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 highlightLonzo 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 highlightLonzo 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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