Complete Stats Comparison of Karl Malone and Alonzo Mourning

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Karl Malone and Alonzo Mourning 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 / 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
Karl Malone4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		19
seasons
Alonzo Mourning1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		15
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Karl Malone4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		19
Playoffs
Alonzo Mourning1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		11
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Karl Malone9
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Alonzo Mourning3
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Karl Malone9
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Alonzo Mourning3
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...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Karl Malone had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Alonzo Mourning had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone had better averages in points (+7.9), field goals made (+3.1), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+1.8), total rebounds (+1.6), assists (+2.5) and steals (+0.9)
- Alonzo Mourning had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.2) and blocks (+2.0)
- Karl Malone had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.5)
- Alonzo Mourning had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Karl Malone had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.2), 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+1.9)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Karl Malone 25.0
+7.9
Alonzo Mourning 17.1
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 9.2
+3.1
Alonzo Mourning 6.1
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 17.8
+6.2
Alonzo Mourning 11.6
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 0.1
+0.1
Alonzo Mourning 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 0.2
+0.1
Alonzo Mourning 0.1
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 6.6
+1.8
Alonzo Mourning 4.8
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 8.9
+1.9
Alonzo Mourning 7.0
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 2.4
Alonzo Mourning 2.6
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 7.7
+1.8
Alonzo Mourning 5.9
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 10.1
+1.6
Alonzo Mourning 8.5
Assists
Karl Malone 3.6
+2.5
Alonzo Mourning 1.1
Steals
Karl Malone 1.4
+0.9
Alonzo Mourning 0.5
Blocks
Karl Malone 0.8
Alonzo Mourning 2.8
+2.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
+0.5
Alonzo Mourning 2.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
Alonzo Mourning 3.4
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Karl Malone had more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Alonzo Mourning had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone played more years (+4) and games (+638), and had more points (+22,617), field goals made (+8,412), 3-pointers made (+63), free throws made (+5,730), offensive rebounds (+1,378), defensive rebounds (+6,453), total rebounds (+7,831), assists (+4,302) and steals (+1,671)
- Alonzo Mourning had more blocks (+1,211)
- Karl Malone had more turnovers (+2,315) and personal fouls (+1,768)
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- Karl Malone had more field goals attempted (+16,509), 3-pointers attempted (+221) and free throws attempted (+7,326)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Karl Malone 19
+4
Alonzo Mourning 15
Games
Karl Malone 1,476
+638
Alonzo Mourning 838
Points
Karl Malone 36,928
+22,617
Alonzo Mourning 14,311
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 13,528
+8,412
Alonzo Mourning 5,116
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 26,210
+16,509
Alonzo Mourning 9,701
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 85
+63
Alonzo Mourning 22
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 310
+221
Alonzo Mourning 89
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 9,787
+5,730
Alonzo Mourning 4,057
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 13,188
+7,326
Alonzo Mourning 5,862
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 3,562
+1,378
Alonzo Mourning 2,184
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 11,406
+6,453
Alonzo Mourning 4,953
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 14,968
+7,831
Alonzo Mourning 7,137
Assists
Karl Malone 5,248
+4,302
Alonzo Mourning 946
Steals
Karl Malone 2,085
+1,671
Alonzo Mourning 414
Blocks
Karl Malone 1,145
Alonzo Mourning 2,356
+1,211
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,524
+2,315
Alonzo Mourning 2,209
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,578
+1,768
Alonzo Mourning 2,810

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Karl Malone had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Alonzo Mourning had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Karl Malone 51.6%
Alonzo Mourning 52.7%
+1.1
3-Point Percentage
Karl Malone 27.4%
+2.7
Alonzo Mourning 24.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Karl Malone 74.2%
+5.0
Alonzo Mourning 69.2%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Karl Malone had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Alonzo Mourning had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone had better averages in points (+11.1), field goals made (+4.4), free throws made (+2.4), offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+3.0), total rebounds (+3.7), assists (+2.3) and steals (+0.8)
- Alonzo Mourning had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.1) and blocks (+1.6)
- Karl Malone had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
- Alonzo Mourning had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Karl Malone had higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.4) and free throws attempted (+2.4)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Karl Malone 24.7
+11.1
Alonzo Mourning 13.6
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 9.0
+4.4
Alonzo Mourning 4.6
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 19.5
+10.4
Alonzo Mourning 9.1
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 0.0
Alonzo Mourning 0.1
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 0.2
Alonzo Mourning 0.2
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 6.6
+2.4
Alonzo Mourning 4.2
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 8.9
+2.4
Alonzo Mourning 6.5
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 2.6
+0.7
Alonzo Mourning 1.9
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 8.1
+3.0
Alonzo Mourning 5.1
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 10.7
+3.7
Alonzo Mourning 7.0
Assists
Karl Malone 3.2
+2.3
Alonzo Mourning 0.9
Steals
Karl Malone 1.3
+0.8
Alonzo Mourning 0.5
Blocks
Karl Malone 0.7
Alonzo Mourning 2.3
+1.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 2.8
+0.4
Alonzo Mourning 2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.4
Alonzo Mourning 3.5
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Karl Malone had more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Alonzo Mourning had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone played more years (+8) and games (+98), and had more points (+3,470), field goals made (+1,302), free throws made (+867), offensive rebounds (+323), defensive rebounds (+1,074), total rebounds (+1,397), assists (+529) and steals (+213)
- Alonzo Mourning had more 3-pointers made (+1) and blocks (+80)
- Karl Malone had more turnovers (+324) and personal fouls (+332)
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- Karl Malone had more field goals attempted (+2,907), 3-pointers attempted (+18) and free throws attempted (+1,106)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Karl Malone 19
+8
Alonzo Mourning 11
Games
Karl Malone 193
+98
Alonzo Mourning 95
Points
Karl Malone 4,761
+3,470
Alonzo Mourning 1,291
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 1,743
+1,302
Alonzo Mourning 441
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 3,768
+2,907
Alonzo Mourning 861
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 6
Alonzo Mourning 7
+1
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 37
+18
Alonzo Mourning 19
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 1,269
+867
Alonzo Mourning 402
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 1,725
+1,106
Alonzo Mourning 619
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 502
+323
Alonzo Mourning 179
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 1,560
+1,074
Alonzo Mourning 486
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 2,062
+1,397
Alonzo Mourning 665
Assists
Karl Malone 610
+529
Alonzo Mourning 81
Steals
Karl Malone 258
+213
Alonzo Mourning 45
Blocks
Karl Malone 135
Alonzo Mourning 215
+80
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 550
+324
Alonzo Mourning 226
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 662
+332
Alonzo Mourning 330

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Alonzo Mourning had better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Karl Malone had better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Karl Malone 46.3%
Alonzo Mourning 51.2%
+4.9
3-Point Percentage
Karl Malone 16.2%
Alonzo Mourning 36.8%
+20.6
Free Throw Percentage
Karl Malone 73.6%
+8.7
Alonzo Mourning 64.9%
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