Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Pete Maravich

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Pete Maravich 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 / 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
Pete Maravich2
(assists, steals)		0
10
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, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
Playoffs
Pete Maravich1
(assists)		0
4
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		1
stat
Pete Maravich5
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-Jabbar8
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Pete Maravich4
stats		3
stats		2
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 had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Pete Maravich had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+0.4), field goals made (+0.8), offensive rebounds (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+4.3), total rebounds (+7.0) and blocks (+2.3)
- Pete Maravich had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.2), free throws made (+1.1), assists (+1.8) and steals (+0.5)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Pete Maravich had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.0)
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- Pete Maravich had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.2), 3-pointers attempted (+0.3) and free throws attempted (+0.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+0.4
Pete Maravich 24.2
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+0.8
Pete Maravich 9.4
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
Pete Maravich 21.3
+3.2
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Pete Maravich 0.2
+0.2 *
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Pete Maravich 0.3
+0.3 *
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
Pete Maravich 5.4
+1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
Pete Maravich 6.6
+0.6
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.4 *
Pete Maravich 1.0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+4.3 *
Pete Maravich 3.3
*
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+7.0
Pete Maravich 4.2
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
Pete Maravich 5.4
+1.8
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Pete Maravich 1.4
+0.5 *
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.3 *
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
*
Pete Maravich 3.7
+1.0 *
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.2
Pete Maravich 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Pete Maravich.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+10) and games (+902), and had more points (+22,439), field goals made (+9,650), free throws made (+3,148), offensive rebounds (+2,549), defensive rebounds (+7,973), total rebounds (+14,693), assists (+2,097), steals (+573) and blocks (+3,081)
- Pete Maravich had more 3-pointers made (+9)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+1,997) and personal fouls (+2,792)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+14,282), 3-pointers attempted (+3) and free throws attempted (+4,960)
-

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+10
Pete Maravich 10
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+902
Pete Maravich 658
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+22,439
Pete Maravich 15,948
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+9,650
Pete Maravich 6,187
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+14,282
Pete Maravich 14,025
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Pete Maravich 10
+9 *
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+3 *
Pete Maravich 15
*
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+3,148
Pete Maravich 3,564
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+4,960
Pete Maravich 4,344
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+2,549 *
Pete Maravich 426
*
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+7,973 *
Pete Maravich 1,421
*
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+14,693
Pete Maravich 2,747
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+2,097
Pete Maravich 3,563
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+573 *
Pete Maravich 587
*
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+3,081 *
Pete Maravich 108
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+1,997 *
Pete Maravich 530
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+2,792
Pete Maravich 1,865

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 55.9%
+11.8
Pete Maravich 44.1%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Pete Maravich 66.7%
+61.1 *
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
Pete Maravich 82.0%
+9.9

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, steals and blocks while Pete Maravich had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+5.6), field goals made (+2.6), free throws made (+0.4), offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+5.6), total rebounds (+6.8), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+2.4)
- Pete Maravich had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.2) and assists (+0.6)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+0.6)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.4) and free throws attempted (+0.8)
- Pete Maravich had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+5.6
Pete Maravich 18.7
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+2.6
Pete Maravich 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+1.4
Pete Maravich 17.3
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Pete Maravich 0.2
+0.2 *
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Pete Maravich 0.7
+0.7 *
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
+0.4
Pete Maravich 4.0
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+0.8
Pete Maravich 5.2
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.6 *
Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+5.6 *
Pete Maravich 0.9
*
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+6.8
Pete Maravich 3.7
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
Pete Maravich 3.8
+0.6
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
+0.7 *
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+2.4 *
Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.6 *
Pete Maravich 1.0
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+0.6
Pete Maravich 2.8

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 Pete Maravich.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+14) and games (+211), and had more points (+5,275), field goals made (+2,166), free throws made (+945), offensive rebounds (+505), defensive rebounds (+1,265), total rebounds (+2,386), assists (+669), steals (+186) and blocks (+476)
- Pete Maravich had more 3-pointers made (+2)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+438) and personal fouls (+723)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+3,973) and free throws attempted (+1,285)
- Pete Maravich had more 3-pointers attempted (+2)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+14
Pete Maravich 4
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+211
Pete Maravich 26
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+5,275
Pete Maravich 487
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+2,166
Pete Maravich 190
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+3,973
Pete Maravich 449
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Pete Maravich 2
+2 *
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Pete Maravich 6
+2 *
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+945
Pete Maravich 105
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+1,285
Pete Maravich 134
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+505 *
Pete Maravich 0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+1,265 *
Pete Maravich 8
*
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+2,386
Pete Maravich 95
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+669
Pete Maravich 98
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+186 *
Pete Maravich 3
*
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+476 *
Pete Maravich 0
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+438 *
Pete Maravich 9
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+723
Pete Maravich 74

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 53.3%
+11.0
Pete Maravich 42.3%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Pete Maravich 33.3%
+33.3 *
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
Pete Maravich 78.4%
+4.4
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