Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Scottie Pippen

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Scottie Pippen 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 / 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)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		20
seasons
Scottie Pippen2
(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
Scottie Pippen2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		16
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
Scottie Pippen4
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		10
stats		2
stats
Scottie Pippen4
stats		4
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 Scottie Pippen had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+8.5), field goals made (+3.9), free throws made (+1.6), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+3.0), total rebounds (+4.8) and blocks (+1.8)
- Scottie Pippen had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.8), assists (+1.6) and steals (+1.1)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Scottie Pippen had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.8) and free throws attempted (+2.2)
- Scottie Pippen had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+8.5
Scottie Pippen 16.1
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+3.9
Scottie Pippen 6.3
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+4.8
Scottie Pippen 13.3
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Scottie Pippen 0.8
+0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Scottie Pippen 2.5
+2.5
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+1.6
Scottie Pippen 2.7
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+2.2
Scottie Pippen 3.8
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+0.6 *
Scottie Pippen 1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+3.0 *
Scottie Pippen 4.6
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+4.8
Scottie Pippen 6.4
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
Scottie Pippen 5.2
+1.6
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Scottie Pippen 2.0
+1.1
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.8 *
Scottie Pippen 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
*
Scottie Pippen 2.8
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.2
Scottie Pippen 2.8

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 and blocks while Scottie Pippen had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+3) and games (+382), and had more points (+19,447), field goals made (+8,417), free throws made (+3,590), offensive rebounds (+907), defensive rebounds (+3,968), total rebounds (+9,946) and blocks (+2,242)
- Scottie Pippen had more 3-pointers made (+977), assists (+475) and steals (+1,147)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more personal fouls (+1,328)
- Scottie Pippen had more turnovers (+730)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+12,607) and free throws attempted (+4,867)
- Scottie Pippen had more 3-pointers attempted (+2,984)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+3
Scottie Pippen 17
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+382
Scottie Pippen 1,178
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+19,447
Scottie Pippen 18,940
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+8,417
Scottie Pippen 7,420
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+12,607
Scottie Pippen 15,700
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Scottie Pippen 978
+977
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Scottie Pippen 3,002
+2,984
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+3,590
Scottie Pippen 3,122
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+4,867
Scottie Pippen 4,437
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+907 *
Scottie Pippen 2,068
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+3,968 *
Scottie Pippen 5,426
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+9,946
Scottie Pippen 7,494
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
Scottie Pippen 6,135
+475
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
*
Scottie Pippen 2,307
+1,147
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+2,242 *
Scottie Pippen 947
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
*
Scottie Pippen 3,257
+730
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+1,328
Scottie Pippen 3,329

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 Scottie Pippen had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 55.9%
+8.6
Scottie Pippen 47.3%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Scottie Pippen 32.6%
+27.0
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
+1.7
Scottie Pippen 70.4%

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 and blocks while Scottie Pippen had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+6.8), field goals made (+3.5), free throws made (+0.7), offensive rebounds (+0.4), defensive rebounds (+1.1), total rebounds (+2.9) and blocks (+1.5)
- Scottie Pippen had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.0), assists (+1.8) and steals (+0.9)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Scottie Pippen had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.2) and free throws attempted (+0.9)
- Scottie Pippen had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+6.8
Scottie Pippen 17.5
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+3.5
Scottie Pippen 6.4
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+4.2
Scottie Pippen 14.5
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Scottie Pippen 1.0
+1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Scottie Pippen 3.2
+3.2
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
+0.7
Scottie Pippen 3.7
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+0.9
Scottie Pippen 5.1
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+0.4 *
Scottie Pippen 2.2
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+1.1 *
Scottie Pippen 5.4
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+2.9
Scottie Pippen 7.6
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
Scottie Pippen 5.0
+1.8
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
*
Scottie Pippen 1.9
+0.9
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.5 *
Scottie Pippen 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
*
Scottie Pippen 2.9
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+0.1
Scottie Pippen 3.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+2) and games (+29), and had more points (+2,120), field goals made (+1,021), free throws made (+278), offensive rebounds (+39), defensive rebounds (+156), total rebounds (+898) and blocks (+291)
- Scottie Pippen had more 3-pointers made (+200), assists (+281) and steals (+206)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more personal fouls (+110)
- Scottie Pippen had more turnovers (+155)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+1,413) and free throws attempted (+352)
- Scottie Pippen had more 3-pointers attempted (+656)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+2
Scottie Pippen 16
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+29
Scottie Pippen 208
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+2,120
Scottie Pippen 3,642
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,021
Scottie Pippen 1,335
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+1,413
Scottie Pippen 3,009
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Scottie Pippen 200
+200
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Scottie Pippen 660
+656
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+278
Scottie Pippen 772
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+352
Scottie Pippen 1,067
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+39 *
Scottie Pippen 466
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+156 *
Scottie Pippen 1,117
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+898
Scottie Pippen 1,583
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
Scottie Pippen 1,048
+281
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
*
Scottie Pippen 395
+206
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+291 *
Scottie Pippen 185
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
*
Scottie Pippen 602
+155
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+110
Scottie Pippen 687

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 Scottie Pippen had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 53.3%
+8.9
Scottie Pippen 44.4%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Scottie Pippen 30.3%
+30.3
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
+1.6
Scottie Pippen 72.4%
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