Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Luka Doncic

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Luka Doncic 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)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		20
seasons
Luka Doncic3
(points, assists, steals)		0
7
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)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
Playoffs
Luka Doncic3
(points, assists, steals)		0
5
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-Jabbar5
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Luka Doncic7
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-Jabbar4
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Luka Doncic8
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Luka Doncic has better averages in points, assists and steals while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in field goals made (+0.5), offensive rebounds (+1.5), total rebounds (+2.6) and blocks (+2.1)
- Luka Doncic has better averages in points (+4.0), 3-pointers made (+3.1), free throws made (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+0.1), assists (+4.6) and steals (+0.3)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
- Luka Doncic has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.2)
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- Luka Doncic has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.6), 3-pointers attempted (+8.8) and free throws attempted (+2.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
Luka Doncic 28.6
+4.0
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+0.5
Luka Doncic 9.7
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
Luka Doncic 20.7
+2.6
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Luka Doncic 3.1
+3.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Luka Doncic 8.8
+8.8
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
Luka Doncic 6.2
+1.9
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
Luka Doncic 8.2
+2.2
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.5 *
Luka Doncic 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
*
Luka Doncic 7.7
+0.1
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+2.6
Luka Doncic 8.6
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
Luka Doncic 8.2
+4.6
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Luka Doncic 1.2
+0.3
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.1 *
Luka Doncic 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
*
Luka Doncic 3.9
+1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.7
Luka Doncic 2.3

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 Luka Doncic.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+13) and games (+1,110), and has more points (+25,509), field goals made (+11,478), free throws made (+3,930), offensive rebounds (+2,548), defensive rebounds (+5,940), total rebounds (+13,559), assists (+1,960), steals (+604) and blocks (+2,986)
- Luka Doncic has more 3-pointers made (+1,377)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+750) and personal fouls (+3,629)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+18,986) and free throws attempted (+5,600)
- Luka Doncic has more 3-pointers attempted (+3,920)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+13
Luka Doncic 7
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+1,110
Luka Doncic 450
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+25,509
Luka Doncic 12,878
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+11,478
Luka Doncic 4,359
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+18,986
Luka Doncic 9,321
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Luka Doncic 1,378
+1,377
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Luka Doncic 3,938
+3,920
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+3,930
Luka Doncic 2,782
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+5,600
Luka Doncic 3,704
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+2,548 *
Luka Doncic 427
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+5,940 *
Luka Doncic 3,454
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+13,559
Luka Doncic 3,881
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+1,960
Luka Doncic 3,700
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+604 *
Luka Doncic 556
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+2,986 *
Luka Doncic 203
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+750 *
Luka Doncic 1,777
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+3,629
Luka Doncic 1,028

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Luka Doncic 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%
+9.1
Luka Doncic 46.8%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Luka Doncic 35.0%
+29.4
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
Luka Doncic 75.1%
+3.0

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.9), total rebounds (+1.3) and blocks (+1.9)
- Luka Doncic has better averages in points (+6.6), field goals made (+0.9), 3-pointers made (+3.3), free throws made (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+2.0), assists (+4.6) and steals (+0.6)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
- Luka Doncic has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.6)
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- Luka Doncic has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.6), 3-pointers attempted (+9.5) and free throws attempted (+2.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
Luka Doncic 30.9
+6.6
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
Luka Doncic 10.8
+0.9
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
Luka Doncic 23.3
+4.6
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Luka Doncic 3.3
+3.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Luka Doncic 9.5
+9.5
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
Luka Doncic 6.0
+1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
Luka Doncic 8.2
+2.2
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.9 *
Luka Doncic 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
*
Luka Doncic 8.5
+2.0
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+1.3
Luka Doncic 9.2
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
Luka Doncic 7.8
+4.6
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
*
Luka Doncic 1.6
+0.6
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.9 *
Luka Doncic 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
*
Luka Doncic 4.2
+1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+0.7
Luka Doncic 2.7

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 Luka Doncic.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+13) and games (+182), and has more points (+4,065), field goals made (+1,764), free throws made (+719), offensive rebounds (+469), defensive rebounds (+805), total rebounds (+1,977), assists (+340), steals (+100) and blocks (+450)
- Luka Doncic has more 3-pointers made (+182)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+215) and personal fouls (+647)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+3,138) and free throws attempted (+970)
- Luka Doncic has more 3-pointers attempted (+521)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+13
Luka Doncic 5
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+182
Luka Doncic 55
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+4,065
Luka Doncic 1,697
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,764
Luka Doncic 592
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+3,138
Luka Doncic 1,284
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Luka Doncic 182
+182
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Luka Doncic 525
+521
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+719
Luka Doncic 331
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+970
Luka Doncic 449
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+469 *
Luka Doncic 36
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+805 *
Luka Doncic 468
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+1,977
Luka Doncic 504
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+340
Luka Doncic 427
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+100 *
Luka Doncic 89
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+450 *
Luka Doncic 26
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+215 *
Luka Doncic 232
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+647
Luka Doncic 150

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 Luka Doncic has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 53.3%
+7.2
Luka Doncic 46.1%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Luka Doncic 34.7%
+34.7
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
+0.3
Luka Doncic 73.7%
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