Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Ron Harper

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Ron Harper 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 / Games against each other

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)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		20
seasons
Ron Harper2
(assists, steals)		1
(steals)		15
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
Ron Harper1
(steals)		0
10
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		10
stats		2
stats
Ron Harper5
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
Ron Harper4
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 and blocks while Ron Harper had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+10.8), field goals made (+4.9), free throws made (+1.6), offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+4.6), total rebounds (+6.9) and blocks (+1.9)
- Ron Harper had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.5), assists (+0.3) and steals (+0.8)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.7)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.3) and free throws attempted (+2.2)
- Ron Harper had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+10.8
Ron Harper 13.8
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+4.9
Ron Harper 5.3
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+6.3
Ron Harper 11.8
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Ron Harper 0.5
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Ron Harper 1.8
+1.8
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+1.6
Ron Harper 2.7
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+2.2
Ron Harper 3.8
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.1 *
Ron Harper 1.3
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+4.6 *
Ron Harper 3.0
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+6.9
Ron Harper 4.3
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
Ron Harper 3.9
+0.3
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Ron Harper 1.7
+0.8
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.9 *
Ron Harper 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
+0.5 *
Ron Harper 2.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.7
Ron Harper 2.3

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 Ron Harper had more total steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+5) and games (+551), and had more points (+24,477), field goals made (+10,511), free throws made (+3,977), offensive rebounds (+1,653), defensive rebounds (+6,407), total rebounds (+13,131), assists (+1,744) and blocks (+2,460)
- Ron Harper had more 3-pointers made (+522) and steals (+556)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+276) and personal fouls (+2,333)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+16,361) and free throws attempted (+5,505)
- Ron Harper had more 3-pointers attempted (+1,793)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+5
Ron Harper 15
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+551
Ron Harper 1,009
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+24,477
Ron Harper 13,910
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+10,511
Ron Harper 5,326
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+16,361
Ron Harper 11,946
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Ron Harper 523
+522
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Ron Harper 1,811
+1,793
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+3,977
Ron Harper 2,735
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+5,505
Ron Harper 3,799
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+1,653 *
Ron Harper 1,322
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+6,407 *
Ron Harper 2,987
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+13,131
Ron Harper 4,309
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+1,744
Ron Harper 3,916
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
*
Ron Harper 1,716
+556
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+2,460 *
Ron Harper 729
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+276 *
Ron Harper 2,251
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+2,333
Ron Harper 2,324

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 Ron Harper had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 55.9%
+11.3
Ron Harper 44.6%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Ron Harper 28.9%
+23.3
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
+0.1
Ron Harper 72.0%

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 Ron Harper had better average in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+15.3), field goals made (+6.4), free throws made (+3.0), offensive rebounds (+1.5), defensive rebounds (+3.9), total rebounds (+6.8), assists (+0.5) and blocks (+1.7)
- Ron Harper had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.5) and steals (+0.3)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.5) and personal fouls (+1.2)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.8) and free throws attempted (+3.9)
- Ron Harper had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+15.3
Ron Harper 9.0
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+6.4
Ron Harper 3.5
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+10.8
Ron Harper 7.9
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Ron Harper 0.5
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Ron Harper 1.7
+1.7
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
+3.0
Ron Harper 1.4
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+3.9
Ron Harper 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.5 *
Ron Harper 1.1
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+3.9 *
Ron Harper 2.6
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+6.8
Ron Harper 3.7
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
+0.5
Ron Harper 2.7
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
*
Ron Harper 1.3
+0.3
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.7 *
Ron Harper 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.5 *
Ron Harper 1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+1.2
Ron Harper 2.2

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 Ron Harper.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+8) and games (+125), and had more points (+4,749), field goals made (+1,959), free throws made (+888), offensive rebounds (+379), defensive rebounds (+982), total rebounds (+2,064), assists (+462), steals (+48) and blocks (+400)
- Ron Harper had more 3-pointers made (+57)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+327) and personal fouls (+553)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+3,539) and free throws attempted (+1,187)
- Ron Harper had more 3-pointers attempted (+191)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+8
Ron Harper 10
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+125
Ron Harper 112
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+4,749
Ron Harper 1,013
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,959
Ron Harper 397
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+3,539
Ron Harper 883
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Ron Harper 57
+57
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Ron Harper 195
+191
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+888
Ron Harper 162
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+1,187
Ron Harper 232
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+379 *
Ron Harper 126
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+982 *
Ron Harper 291
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+2,064
Ron Harper 417
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+462
Ron Harper 305
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+48 *
Ron Harper 141
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+400 *
Ron Harper 76
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+327 *
Ron Harper 120
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+553
Ron Harper 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 Ron Harper had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 53.3%
+8.3
Ron Harper 45.0%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Ron Harper 29.2%
+29.2
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
+4.2
Ron Harper 69.8%
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