Complete Stats Comparison of Karl Malone and C.J. McCollum

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Karl Malone and C.J. McCollum 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

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, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
C.J. McCollum1
(assists)		0
12
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Karl Malone5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
Playoffs
C.J. McCollum0
0
10
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Karl Malone8
stats		11
stats		1
stat
C.J. McCollum4
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Karl Malone9
stats		11
stats		1
stat
C.J. McCollum3
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...

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 has better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while C.J. McCollum has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone has better averages in points (+5.4), field goals made (+1.7), free throws made (+4.5), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+4.7), total rebounds (+6.5), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+0.4)
- C.J. McCollum has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.4) and assists (+0.2)
- Karl Malone has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.3) and personal fouls (+1.0)
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- Karl Malone has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.3) and free throws attempted (+6.2)
- C.J. McCollum has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+6.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Karl Malone 25.0
+5.4
C.J. McCollum 19.6
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 9.2
+1.7
C.J. McCollum 7.5
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 17.8
+1.3
C.J. McCollum 16.5
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 0.1
C.J. McCollum 2.5
+2.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 0.2
C.J. McCollum 6.4
+6.2
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 6.6
+4.5
C.J. McCollum 2.1
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 8.9
+6.2
C.J. McCollum 2.7
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 2.4
+1.8
C.J. McCollum 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 7.7
+4.7
C.J. McCollum 3.0
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 10.1
+6.5
C.J. McCollum 3.6
Assists
Karl Malone 3.6
C.J. McCollum 3.8
+0.2
Steals
Karl Malone 1.4
+0.5
C.J. McCollum 0.9
Blocks
Karl Malone 0.8
+0.4
C.J. McCollum 0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
+1.3
C.J. McCollum 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
+1.0
C.J. McCollum 2.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Karl Malone has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than C.J. McCollum.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone played more years (+7) and games (+689), and has more points (+21,514), field goals made (+7,657), free throws made (+8,104), offensive rebounds (+3,054), defensive rebounds (+9,047), total rebounds (+12,101), assists (+2,243), steals (+1,381) and blocks (+819)
- C.J. McCollum has more 3-pointers made (+1,904)
- Karl Malone has more turnovers (+3,098) and personal fouls (+2,921)
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- Karl Malone has more field goals attempted (+13,244) and free throws attempted (+11,081)
- C.J. McCollum has more 3-pointers attempted (+4,701)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Karl Malone 19
+7
C.J. McCollum 12
Games
Karl Malone 1,476
+689
C.J. McCollum 787
Points
Karl Malone 36,928
+21,514
C.J. McCollum 15,414
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 13,528
+7,657
C.J. McCollum 5,871
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 26,210
+13,244
C.J. McCollum 12,966
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 85
C.J. McCollum 1,989
+1,904
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 310
C.J. McCollum 5,011
+4,701
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 9,787
+8,104
C.J. McCollum 1,683
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 13,188
+11,081
C.J. McCollum 2,107
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 3,562
+3,054
C.J. McCollum 508
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 11,406
+9,047
C.J. McCollum 2,359
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 14,968
+12,101
C.J. McCollum 2,867
Assists
Karl Malone 5,248
+2,243
C.J. McCollum 3,005
Steals
Karl Malone 2,085
+1,381
C.J. McCollum 704
Blocks
Karl Malone 1,145
+819
C.J. McCollum 326
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,524
+3,098
C.J. McCollum 1,426
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,578
+2,921
C.J. McCollum 1,657

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, C.J. McCollum has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Karl Malone has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Karl Malone 51.6%
+6.3
C.J. McCollum 45.3%
3-Point Percentage
Karl Malone 27.4%
C.J. McCollum 39.7%
+12.3
Free Throw Percentage
Karl Malone 74.2%
C.J. McCollum 79.9%
+5.7

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Karl Malone has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than C.J. McCollum.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone has better averages in points (+4.6), field goals made (+1.3), free throws made (+4.2), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+4.5), total rebounds (+6.3), assists (+0.1), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.2)
- C.J. McCollum has better average in 3-pointers made (+2.2)
- Karl Malone has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+1.0)
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- Karl Malone has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.7) and free throws attempted (+5.8)
- C.J. McCollum has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Karl Malone 24.7
+4.6
C.J. McCollum 20.1
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 9.0
+1.3
C.J. McCollum 7.7
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 19.5
+1.7
C.J. McCollum 17.8
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 0.0
C.J. McCollum 2.2
+2.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 0.2
C.J. McCollum 6.1
+5.9
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 6.6
+4.2
C.J. McCollum 2.4
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 8.9
+5.8
C.J. McCollum 3.1
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 2.6
+1.8
C.J. McCollum 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 8.1
+4.5
C.J. McCollum 3.6
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 10.7
+6.3
C.J. McCollum 4.4
Assists
Karl Malone 3.2
+0.1
C.J. McCollum 3.1
Steals
Karl Malone 1.3
+0.4
C.J. McCollum 0.9
Blocks
Karl Malone 0.7
+0.2
C.J. McCollum 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 2.8
+0.7
C.J. McCollum 2.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.4
+1.0
C.J. McCollum 2.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Karl Malone has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than C.J. McCollum.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone played more years (+9) and games (+126), and has more points (+3,417), field goals made (+1,226), free throws made (+1,109), offensive rebounds (+448), defensive rebounds (+1,317), total rebounds (+1,765), assists (+405), steals (+201) and blocks (+102)
- C.J. McCollum has more 3-pointers made (+144)
- Karl Malone has more turnovers (+411) and personal fouls (+498)
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- Karl Malone has more field goals attempted (+2,574) and free throws attempted (+1,516)
- C.J. McCollum has more 3-pointers attempted (+371)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Karl Malone 19
+9
C.J. McCollum 10
Games
Karl Malone 193
+126
C.J. McCollum 67
Points
Karl Malone 4,761
+3,417
C.J. McCollum 1,344
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 1,743
+1,226
C.J. McCollum 517
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 3,768
+2,574
C.J. McCollum 1,194
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 6
C.J. McCollum 150
+144
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 37
C.J. McCollum 408
+371
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 1,269
+1,109
C.J. McCollum 160
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 1,725
+1,516
C.J. McCollum 209
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 502
+448
C.J. McCollum 54
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 1,560
+1,317
C.J. McCollum 243
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 2,062
+1,765
C.J. McCollum 297
Assists
Karl Malone 610
+405
C.J. McCollum 205
Steals
Karl Malone 258
+201
C.J. McCollum 57
Blocks
Karl Malone 135
+102
C.J. McCollum 33
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 550
+411
C.J. McCollum 139
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 662
+498
C.J. McCollum 164

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, C.J. McCollum has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Karl Malone has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Karl Malone 46.3%
+3.0
C.J. McCollum 43.3%
3-Point Percentage
Karl Malone 16.2%
C.J. McCollum 36.8%
+20.6
Free Throw Percentage
Karl Malone 73.6%
C.J. McCollum 76.6%
+3.0
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