Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Tim Hardaway

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Tim Hardaway 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 Total	Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	3 (points, rebounds, blocks)	3 (points, rebounds, blocks)	20 seasons
Tim Hardaway	2 (assists, steals)	2 (assists, steals)	13 seasons

Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player	Better Career Average	Better Career Total	Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	3 (points, rebounds, blocks)	5 (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)	18 Playoffs
Tim Hardaway	2 (assists, steals)	0	9 Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player	Better Career Average	Better Career Total	Better Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	8 stats	9 stats	1 stat
Tim Hardaway	4 stats	5 stats	2 stats

Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player	Better Career Average	Better Career Total	Better Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	8 stats	11 stats	1 stat
Tim Hardaway	4 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 Tim Hardaway had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+6.9), field goals made (+3.7), free throws made (+1.4), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+4.9), total rebounds (+7.9) and blocks (+2.5)

- Tim Hardaway had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.8), assists (+4.6) and steals (+0.7)

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)

- Tim Hardaway had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.0) and free throws attempted (+2.2)

- Tim Hardaway had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	24.6	+6.9
Tim Hardaway	17.7

Field Goals Made

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	10.2	+3.7
Tim Hardaway	6.5

Field Goals Attempted

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	18.1	+3.0
Tim Hardaway	15.1

3-Pointers Made

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	0.0	*
Tim Hardaway	1.8	+1.8

3-Pointers Attempted

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	0.0	*
Tim Hardaway	5.0	+5.0

Free Throws Made

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	4.3	+1.4
Tim Hardaway	2.9

Free Throws Attempted

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	6.0	+2.2
Tim Hardaway	3.8

Offensive Rebounds

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	2.4	+1.8 *
Tim Hardaway	0.6

Defensive Rebounds

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	7.6	+4.9 *
Tim Hardaway	2.7

Total Rebounds

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	11.2	+7.9
Tim Hardaway	3.3

Assists

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	3.6
Tim Hardaway	8.2	+4.6

Steals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	0.9	*
Tim Hardaway	1.6	+0.7

Blocks

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	2.6	+2.5 *
Tim Hardaway	0.1

Turnovers
(lower is better)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	2.7	*
Tim Hardaway	2.9	+0.2

Personal Fouls
(lower is better)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	3.0	+0.7
Tim Hardaway	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 and blocks while Tim Hardaway had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+7) and games (+693), and had more points (+23,014), field goals made (+10,197), free throws made (+4,161), offensive rebounds (+2,431), defensive rebounds (+7,083), total rebounds (+14,585) and blocks (+3,060)

- Tim Hardaway had more 3-pointers made (+1,541), assists (+1,435) and steals (+268)

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+46) and personal fouls (+2,630)

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+15,231) and free throws attempted (+6,041)

- Tim Hardaway had more 3-pointers attempted (+4,327)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	20	+7
Tim Hardaway	13

Games

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	1,560	+693
Tim Hardaway	867

Points

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	38,387	+23,014
Tim Hardaway	15,373

Field Goals Made

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	15,837	+10,197
Tim Hardaway	5,640

Field Goals Attempted

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	28,307	+15,231
Tim Hardaway	13,076

3-Pointers Made

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	1	*
Tim Hardaway	1,542	+1,541

3-Pointers Attempted

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	18	*
Tim Hardaway	4,345	+4,327

Free Throws Made

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	6,712	+4,161
Tim Hardaway	2,551

Free Throws Attempted

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	9,304	+6,041
Tim Hardaway	3,263

Offensive Rebounds

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	2,975	+2,431 *
Tim Hardaway	544

Defensive Rebounds

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	9,394	+7,083 *
Tim Hardaway	2,311

Total Rebounds

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	17,440	+14,585
Tim Hardaway	2,855

Assists

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	5,660
Tim Hardaway	7,095	+1,435

Steals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	1,160	*
Tim Hardaway	1,428	+268

Blocks

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	3,189	+3,060 *
Tim Hardaway	129

Turnovers
(lower is better)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	2,527	+46 *
Tim Hardaway	2,481

Personal Fouls
(lower is better)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	4,657	+2,630
Tim Hardaway	2,027

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Tim Hardaway 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%	+12.8
Tim Hardaway	43.1%

3-Point Percentage

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	5.6%	*
Tim Hardaway	35.5%	+29.9

Free Throw Percentage

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	72.1%
Tim Hardaway	78.2%	+6.1

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 had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Tim Hardaway had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+7.5), field goals made (+4.0), free throws made (+1.3), offensive rebounds (+2.0), defensive rebounds (+4.0), total rebounds (+7.4) and blocks (+2.2)

- Tim Hardaway had better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.0), assists (+3.6) and steals (+0.6)

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.2)

- Tim Hardaway had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.8) and free throws attempted (+1.8)

- Tim Hardaway had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+6.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	24.3	+7.5
Tim Hardaway	16.8

Field Goals Made

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	9.9	+4.0
Tim Hardaway	5.9

Field Goals Attempted

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	18.7	+3.8
Tim Hardaway	14.9

3-Pointers Made

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	0.0	*
Tim Hardaway	2.0	+2.0

3-Pointers Attempted

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	0.0	*
Tim Hardaway	6.1	+6.1

Free Throws Made

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	4.4	+1.3
Tim Hardaway	3.1

Free Throws Attempted

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	6.0	+1.8
Tim Hardaway	4.2

Offensive Rebounds

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	2.6	+2.0 *
Tim Hardaway	0.6

Defensive Rebounds

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	6.5	+4.0 *
Tim Hardaway	2.5

Total Rebounds

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	10.5	+7.4
Tim Hardaway	3.1

Assists

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	3.2
Tim Hardaway	6.8	+3.6

Steals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	1.0	*
Tim Hardaway	1.6	+0.6

Blocks

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	2.4	+2.2 *
Tim Hardaway	0.2

Turnovers
(lower is better)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	2.6	*
Tim Hardaway	2.9	+0.3

Personal Fouls
(lower is better)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	3.4	+1.2
Tim Hardaway	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 Tim Hardaway.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+9) and games (+181), and had more points (+4,819), field goals made (+2,027), free throws made (+875), offensive rebounds (+472), defensive rebounds (+1,134), total rebounds (+2,309), assists (+385), steals (+101) and blocks (+467)

- Tim Hardaway had more 3-pointers made (+110)

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+282) and personal fouls (+675)

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+3,585) and free throws attempted (+1,186)

- Tim Hardaway had more 3-pointers attempted (+340)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	18	+9
Tim Hardaway	9

Games

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	237	+181
Tim Hardaway	56

Points

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	5,762	+4,819
Tim Hardaway	943

Field Goals Made

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	2,356	+2,027
Tim Hardaway	329

Field Goals Attempted

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	4,422	+3,585
Tim Hardaway	837

3-Pointers Made

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	0	*
Tim Hardaway	110	+110

3-Pointers Attempted

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	4	*
Tim Hardaway	344	+340

Free Throws Made

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	1,050	+875
Tim Hardaway	175

Free Throws Attempted

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	1,419	+1,186
Tim Hardaway	233

Offensive Rebounds

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	505	+472 *
Tim Hardaway	33

Defensive Rebounds

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	1,273	+1,134 *
Tim Hardaway	139

Total Rebounds

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	2,481	+2,309
Tim Hardaway	172

Assists

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	767	+385
Tim Hardaway	382

Steals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	189	+101 *
Tim Hardaway	88

Blocks

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	476	+467 *
Tim Hardaway	9

Turnovers
(lower is better)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	447	+282 *
Tim Hardaway	165

Personal Fouls
(lower is better)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	797	+675
Tim Hardaway	122

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Tim Hardaway 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%	+14.0
Tim Hardaway	39.3%

3-Point Percentage

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	0.0%	*
Tim Hardaway	32.0%	+32.0

Free Throw Percentage

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	74.0%
Tim Hardaway	75.1%	+1.1