Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Zion Williamson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Zion Williamson 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
(rebounds, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
20
seasons
Zion Williamson3
(points, assists, steals)
0
5
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
Zion Williamson0
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
Zion Williamson6
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
Zion Williamson2
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, Zion Williamson has better averages in points, assists and steals while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in field goals made (+0.7), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+3.3), total rebounds (+4.6) and blocks (+2.0)
- Zion Williamson has better averages in points (+0.1), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+1.1), assists (+0.7) and steals (+0.1)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
- Zion Williamson has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher average in field goals attempted (+1.9)
- Zion Williamson has higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+0.5) and free throws attempted (+1.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
Zion Williamson 24.7
+0.1
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+0.7
Zion Williamson 9.5
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+1.9
Zion Williamson 16.2
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Zion Williamson 0.1
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Zion Williamson 0.5
+0.5
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
Zion Williamson 5.4
+1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
Zion Williamson 7.9
+1.9
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+0.1 *
Zion Williamson 2.3
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+3.3 *
Zion Williamson 4.3
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+4.6
Zion Williamson 6.6
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
Zion Williamson 4.3
+0.7
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Zion Williamson 1.0
+0.1
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.0 *
Zion Williamson 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
*
Zion Williamson 2.8
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.7
Zion Williamson 2.3

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 Zion Williamson.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+15) and games (+1,346), and has more points (+33,108), field goals made (+13,796), free throws made (+5,547), offensive rebounds (+2,488), defensive rebounds (+8,466), total rebounds (+16,025), assists (+4,740), steals (+941) and blocks (+3,051)
- Zion Williamson has more 3-pointers made (+31)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+1,919) and personal fouls (+4,174)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+24,839) and free throws attempted (+7,614)
- Zion Williamson has more 3-pointers attempted (+80)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+15
Zion Williamson 5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+1,346
Zion Williamson 214
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+33,108
Zion Williamson 5,279
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+13,796
Zion Williamson 2,041
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+24,839
Zion Williamson 3,468
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Zion Williamson 32
+31
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Zion Williamson 98
+80
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+5,547
Zion Williamson 1,165
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+7,614
Zion Williamson 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+2,488 *
Zion Williamson 487
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+8,466 *
Zion Williamson 928
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+16,025
Zion Williamson 1,415
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+4,740
Zion Williamson 920
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+941 *
Zion Williamson 219
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+3,051 *
Zion Williamson 138
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+1,919 *
Zion Williamson 608
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+4,174
Zion Williamson 483

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Zion Williamson has better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 55.9%
Zion Williamson 58.9%
+3.0
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Zion Williamson 32.7%
+27.1
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
+3.2
Zion Williamson 68.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson 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)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.6) and personal fouls (+3.4)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher averages in field goals attempted (+18.7) and free throws attempted (+6.0)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson 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)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+447) and personal fouls (+797)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+4,422), 3-pointers attempted (+4) and free throws attempted (+1,419)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson 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)
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