Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Russell Westbrook

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Russell Westbrook 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)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		20
seasons
Russell Westbrook2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, 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-Jabbar3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		18
Playoffs
Russell Westbrook2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		14
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		1
stat
Russell Westbrook5
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar7
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Russell Westbrook5
stats		4
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 has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Russell Westbrook has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points (+3.4), field goals made (+2.6), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+2.2), total rebounds (+4.2) and blocks (+2.3)
- Russell Westbrook has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.1), free throws made (+0.5), assists (+4.4) and steals (+0.7)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Russell Westbrook has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.2)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher average in field goals attempted (+0.7)
- Russell Westbrook has higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+3.6) and free throws attempted (+0.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+3.4
Russell Westbrook 21.2
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+2.6
Russell Westbrook 7.6
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+0.7
Russell Westbrook 17.4
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Russell Westbrook 1.1
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Russell Westbrook 3.6
+3.6
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
Russell Westbrook 4.8
+0.5
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
Russell Westbrook 6.3
+0.3
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+0.8 *
Russell Westbrook 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+2.2 *
Russell Westbrook 5.4
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+4.2
Russell Westbrook 7.0
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
Russell Westbrook 8.0
+4.4
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Russell Westbrook 1.6
+0.7
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.3 *
Russell Westbrook 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
*
Russell Westbrook 3.9
+1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.4
Russell Westbrook 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 has more total points, rebounds and blocks while Russell Westbrook has more total assists and steals.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+3) and games (+323), and has more points (+12,182), field goals made (+6,409), free throws made (+730), offensive rebounds (+1,001), defensive rebounds (+2,691), total rebounds (+8,763) and blocks (+2,783)
- Russell Westbrook has more 3-pointers made (+1,366), assists (+4,265) and steals (+795)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more personal fouls (+1,500)
- Russell Westbrook has more turnovers (+2,302)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+6,817) and free throws attempted (+1,559)
- Russell Westbrook has more 3-pointers attempted (+4,459)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+3
Russell Westbrook 17
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+323
Russell Westbrook 1,237
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+12,182
Russell Westbrook 26,205
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+6,409
Russell Westbrook 9,428
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+6,817
Russell Westbrook 21,490
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Russell Westbrook 1,367
+1,366
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Russell Westbrook 4,477
+4,459
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+730
Russell Westbrook 5,982
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+1,559
Russell Westbrook 7,745
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+1,001 *
Russell Westbrook 1,974
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+2,691 *
Russell Westbrook 6,703
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+8,763
Russell Westbrook 8,677
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
Russell Westbrook 9,925
+4,265
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
*
Russell Westbrook 1,955
+795
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+2,783 *
Russell Westbrook 406
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
*
Russell Westbrook 4,829
+2,302
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+1,500
Russell Westbrook 3,157

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Russell Westbrook 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%
+12.0
Russell Westbrook 43.9%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Russell Westbrook 30.5%
+24.9
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
Russell Westbrook 77.2%
+5.1

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 has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Russell Westbrook has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points (+1.8), field goals made (+2.1), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+1.6), total rebounds (+3.8) and blocks (+2.1)
- Russell Westbrook has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.4), free throws made (+1.1), assists (+3.9) and steals (+0.7)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- Russell Westbrook has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.1)
-
- Russell Westbrook has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.6), 3-pointers attempted (+4.6) and free throws attempted (+0.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+1.8
Russell Westbrook 22.5
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+2.1
Russell Westbrook 7.8
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
Russell Westbrook 19.3
+0.6
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Russell Westbrook 1.4
+1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Russell Westbrook 4.6
+4.6
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
Russell Westbrook 5.5
+1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
Russell Westbrook 6.7
+0.7
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+0.8 *
Russell Westbrook 1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+1.6 *
Russell Westbrook 4.9
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+3.8
Russell Westbrook 6.7
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
Russell Westbrook 7.1
+3.9
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
*
Russell Westbrook 1.7
+0.7
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+2.1 *
Russell Westbrook 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
*
Russell Westbrook 3.7
+1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+0.5
Russell Westbrook 2.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more total points, rebounds and blocks while Russell Westbrook has more total assists and steals.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+4) and games (+102), and has more points (+2,727), field goals made (+1,300), free throws made (+314), offensive rebounds (+264), defensive rebounds (+609), total rebounds (+1,576) and blocks (+434)
- Russell Westbrook has more 3-pointers made (+187), assists (+188) and steals (+34)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more personal fouls (+406)
- Russell Westbrook has more turnovers (+54)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+1,813) and free throws attempted (+521)
- Russell Westbrook has more 3-pointers attempted (+621)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+4
Russell Westbrook 14
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+102
Russell Westbrook 135
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+2,727
Russell Westbrook 3,035
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,300
Russell Westbrook 1,056
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+1,813
Russell Westbrook 2,609
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Russell Westbrook 187
+187
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Russell Westbrook 625
+621
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+314
Russell Westbrook 736
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+521
Russell Westbrook 898
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+264 *
Russell Westbrook 241
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+609 *
Russell Westbrook 664
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+1,576
Russell Westbrook 905
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
Russell Westbrook 955
+188
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
*
Russell Westbrook 223
+34
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+434 *
Russell Westbrook 42
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
*
Russell Westbrook 501
+54
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+406
Russell Westbrook 391

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Russell Westbrook has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 53.3%
+12.8
Russell Westbrook 40.5%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Russell Westbrook 29.9%
+29.9
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
Russell Westbrook 82.0%
+8.0
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