Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Victor Wembanyama

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Victor Wembanyama 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-Jabbar2
(points, rebounds)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
20
seasons
Victor Wembanyama3
(assists, steals, blocks)
0
3
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
18
Playoffs
Victor Wembanyama0
0
0
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-Jabbar6
stats
11
stats
1
stat
Victor Wembanyama6
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-Jabbar9
stats
11
stats
2
stats
Victor Wembanyama2
stats
2
stats
0
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, Victor Wembanyama has better averages in assists, steals and blocks while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points and rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points (+1.8), field goals made (+1.9), free throws made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+0.3) and total rebounds (+0.3)
- Victor Wembanyama has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+1.2), assists (+0.1), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+1.1)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Victor Wembanyama has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.6) and free throws attempted (+1.1)
- Victor Wembanyama has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+6.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+1.8
Victor Wembanyama 22.8
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+1.9
Victor Wembanyama 8.3
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+0.6
Victor Wembanyama 17.5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Victor Wembanyama 2.3
+2.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Victor Wembanyama 6.7
+6.7
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+0.3
Victor Wembanyama 4.0
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+1.1
Victor Wembanyama 4.9
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+0.3 *
Victor Wembanyama 2.1
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
*
Victor Wembanyama 8.8
+1.2
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+0.3
Victor Wembanyama 10.9
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
Victor Wembanyama 3.7
+0.1
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Victor Wembanyama 1.2
+0.3
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
*
Victor Wembanyama 3.7
+1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
*
Victor Wembanyama 3.4
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.8
Victor Wembanyama 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Victor Wembanyama.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+17) and games (+1,439), and has more points (+35,625), field goals made (+14,834), free throws made (+6,230), offensive rebounds (+2,725), defensive rebounds (+8,328), total rebounds (+16,124), assists (+5,207), steals (+1,014) and blocks (+2,740)
- Victor Wembanyama has more 3-pointers made (+273)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+2,112) and personal fouls (+4,385)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+26,191) and free throws attempted (+8,708)
- Victor Wembanyama has more 3-pointers attempted (+790)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+17
Victor Wembanyama 3
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+1,439
Victor Wembanyama 121
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+35,625
Victor Wembanyama 2,762
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+14,834
Victor Wembanyama 1,003
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+26,191
Victor Wembanyama 2,116
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Victor Wembanyama 274
+273
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Victor Wembanyama 808
+790
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+6,230
Victor Wembanyama 482
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+8,708
Victor Wembanyama 596
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+2,725 *
Victor Wembanyama 250
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+8,328 *
Victor Wembanyama 1,066
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+16,124
Victor Wembanyama 1,316
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+5,207
Victor Wembanyama 453
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+1,014 *
Victor Wembanyama 146
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+2,740 *
Victor Wembanyama 449
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+2,112 *
Victor Wembanyama 415
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+4,385
Victor Wembanyama 272

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Victor Wembanyama 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%
+8.5
Victor Wembanyama 47.4%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Victor Wembanyama 33.9%
+28.3
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
Victor Wembanyama 80.9%
+8.8

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightVictor Wembanyama didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points (+24.3), field goals made (+9.9), free throws made (+4.4), offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+6.5), total rebounds (+10.5), assists (+3.2), steals (+1.0) and blocks (+2.4)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.6) and personal fouls (+3.4)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher averages in field goals attempted (+18.7) and free throws attempted (+6.0)
-

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightVictor Wembanyama didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+18) and games (+237), and has more points (+5,762), field goals made (+2,356), free throws made (+1,050), offensive rebounds (+505), defensive rebounds (+1,273), total rebounds (+2,481), assists (+767), steals (+189) and blocks (+476)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+447) and personal fouls (+797)
-
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+4,422), 3-pointers attempted (+4) and free throws attempted (+1,419)
-

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightVictor Wembanyama didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has field goal percentage (+53.3) and free throw percentage (+74.0)
-