Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Metta World Peace

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Metta World Peace 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-Jabbar4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		20
seasons
Metta World Peace1
(steals)		1
(steals)		17
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
Playoffs
Metta World Peace1
(steals)		0
9
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-Jabbar8
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Metta World Peace4
stats		4
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar8
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Metta World Peace4
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, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Metta World Peace had better average in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+11.4), field goals made (+5.5), free throws made (+1.7), offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+4.3), total rebounds (+6.7), assists (+0.9) and blocks (+2.1)
- Metta World Peace had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.2) and steals (+0.8)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.9) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.7) and free throws attempted (+2.4)
- Metta World Peace had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+11.4
Metta World Peace 13.2
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+5.5
Metta World Peace 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+6.7
Metta World Peace 11.4
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Metta World Peace 1.2
+1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Metta World Peace 3.4
+3.4
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+1.7
Metta World Peace 2.6
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+2.4
Metta World Peace 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.2 *
Metta World Peace 1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+4.3 *
Metta World Peace 3.3
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+6.7
Metta World Peace 4.5
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
+0.9
Metta World Peace 2.7
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Metta World Peace 1.7
+0.8
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.1 *
Metta World Peace 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
+0.9 *
Metta World Peace 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.4
Metta World Peace 2.6

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, assists and blocks while Metta World Peace had more total steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+3) and games (+569), and had more points (+25,329), field goals made (+11,171), free throws made (+4,140), offensive rebounds (+1,816), defensive rebounds (+6,105), total rebounds (+12,992), assists (+3,029) and blocks (+2,667)
- Metta World Peace had more 3-pointers made (+1,153) and steals (+561)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+736) and personal fouls (+2,071)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+17,041) and free throws attempted (+5,708)
- Metta World Peace had more 3-pointers attempted (+3,384)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+3
Metta World Peace 17
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+569
Metta World Peace 991
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+25,329
Metta World Peace 13,058
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+11,171
Metta World Peace 4,666
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+17,041
Metta World Peace 11,266
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Metta World Peace 1,154
+1,153
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Metta World Peace 3,402
+3,384
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+4,140
Metta World Peace 2,572
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+5,708
Metta World Peace 3,596
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+1,816 *
Metta World Peace 1,159
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+6,105 *
Metta World Peace 3,289
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+12,992
Metta World Peace 4,448
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+3,029
Metta World Peace 2,631
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
*
Metta World Peace 1,721
+561
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+2,667 *
Metta World Peace 522
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+736 *
Metta World Peace 1,791
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+2,071
Metta World Peace 2,586

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Metta World Peace had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 55.9%
+14.5
Metta World Peace 41.4%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Metta World Peace 33.9%
+28.3
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
+0.6
Metta World Peace 71.5%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+10.4), field goals made (+4.8), free throws made (+2.2), offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+3.1), total rebounds (+5.7), assists (+0.4) and blocks (+1.7)
- Metta World Peace had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.5) and steals (+0.5)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.9) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.7) and free throws attempted (+2.9)
- Metta World Peace had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+10.4
Metta World Peace 13.9
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+4.8
Metta World Peace 5.1
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+5.7
Metta World Peace 13.0
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Metta World Peace 1.5
+1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Metta World Peace 4.9
+4.9
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
+2.2
Metta World Peace 2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+2.9
Metta World Peace 3.1
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.2 *
Metta World Peace 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+3.1 *
Metta World Peace 3.4
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+5.7
Metta World Peace 4.8
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
+0.4
Metta World Peace 2.8
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
*
Metta World Peace 1.5
+0.5
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.7 *
Metta World Peace 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+0.9 *
Metta World Peace 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+0.5
Metta World Peace 2.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Metta World Peace.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+9) and games (+152), and had more points (+4,582), field goals made (+1,925), free throws made (+860), offensive rebounds (+385), defensive rebounds (+985), total rebounds (+2,073), assists (+533), steals (+58) and blocks (+420)
- Metta World Peace had more 3-pointers made (+128)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+306) and personal fouls (+553)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+3,314) and free throws attempted (+1,153)
- Metta World Peace had more 3-pointers attempted (+411)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+9
Metta World Peace 9
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+152
Metta World Peace 85
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+4,582
Metta World Peace 1,180
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,925
Metta World Peace 431
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+3,314
Metta World Peace 1,108
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Metta World Peace 128
+128
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Metta World Peace 415
+411
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+860
Metta World Peace 190
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+1,153
Metta World Peace 266
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+385 *
Metta World Peace 120
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+985 *
Metta World Peace 288
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+2,073
Metta World Peace 408
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+533
Metta World Peace 234
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+58 *
Metta World Peace 131
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+420 *
Metta World Peace 56
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+306 *
Metta World Peace 141
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+553
Metta World Peace 244

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Metta World Peace had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 53.3%
+14.4
Metta World Peace 38.9%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Metta World Peace 30.8%
+30.8
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
+2.6
Metta World Peace 71.4%
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