Complete Stats Comparison of Karl Malone and Dennis Rodman

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Karl Malone and Dennis Rodman 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, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
Dennis Rodman1
(rebounds)		0
14
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
Dennis Rodman0
0
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 Malone6
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Dennis Rodman4
stats		3
stats		1
stat
they are tied2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Karl Malone9
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Dennis Rodman2
stats		4
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat

- "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, assists, steals and blocks while Dennis Rodman had better average in rebounds.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone had better averages in points (+17.7), field goals made (+6.2), free throws made (+5.4), assists (+1.8), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.2)
- Dennis Rodman had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+0.7) and total rebounds (+3.0)
- Karl Malone had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.5)
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- Karl Malone had higher averages in field goals attempted (+12.0) and free throws attempted (+6.9)
- Dennis Rodman had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Karl Malone 25.0
+17.7
Dennis Rodman 7.3
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 9.2
+6.2
Dennis Rodman 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 17.8
+12.0
Dennis Rodman 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 0.1
Dennis Rodman 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 0.2
Dennis Rodman 0.4
+0.2
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 6.6
+5.4
Dennis Rodman 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 8.9
+6.9
Dennis Rodman 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 2.4
Dennis Rodman 4.8
+2.4
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 7.7
Dennis Rodman 8.4
+0.7
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 10.1
Dennis Rodman 13.1
+3.0
Assists
Karl Malone 3.6
+1.8
Dennis Rodman 1.8
Steals
Karl Malone 1.4
+0.7
Dennis Rodman 0.7
Blocks
Karl Malone 0.8
+0.2
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
+1.5
Dennis Rodman 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
Dennis Rodman 3.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Karl Malone had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Dennis Rodman.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone played more years (+5) and games (+565), and had more points (+30,245), field goals made (+10,762), 3-pointers made (+3), free throws made (+8,718), defensive rebounds (+3,781), total rebounds (+3,014), assists (+3,648), steals (+1,474) and blocks (+614)
- Dennis Rodman had more offensive rebounds (+767)
- Karl Malone had more turnovers (+3,040) and personal fouls (+1,735)
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- Karl Malone had more field goals attempted (+20,900) and free throws attempted (+11,356)
- Dennis Rodman had more 3-pointers attempted (+45)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Karl Malone 19
+5
Dennis Rodman 14
Games
Karl Malone 1,476
+565
Dennis Rodman 911
Points
Karl Malone 36,928
+30,245
Dennis Rodman 6,683
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 13,528
+10,762
Dennis Rodman 2,766
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 26,210
+20,900
Dennis Rodman 5,310
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 85
+3
Dennis Rodman 82
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 310
Dennis Rodman 355
+45
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 9,787
+8,718
Dennis Rodman 1,069
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 13,188
+11,356
Dennis Rodman 1,832
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 3,562
Dennis Rodman 4,329
+767
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 11,406
+3,781
Dennis Rodman 7,625
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 14,968
+3,014
Dennis Rodman 11,954
Assists
Karl Malone 5,248
+3,648
Dennis Rodman 1,600
Steals
Karl Malone 2,085
+1,474
Dennis Rodman 611
Blocks
Karl Malone 1,145
+614
Dennis Rodman 531
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,524
+3,040
Dennis Rodman 1,484
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,578
+1,735
Dennis Rodman 2,843

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 Dennis Rodman had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Karl Malone 51.6%
Dennis Rodman 52.1%
+0.5
3-Point Percentage
Karl Malone 27.4%
+4.3
Dennis Rodman 23.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Karl Malone 74.2%
+15.8
Dennis Rodman 58.4%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Karl Malone had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Dennis Rodman.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone had better averages in points (+18.3), field goals made (+6.4), free throws made (+5.5), defensive rebounds (+1.9), total rebounds (+0.8), assists (+2.0), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.1)
- Dennis Rodman had better average in offensive rebounds (+1.1)
- Karl Malone had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.3)
- Dennis Rodman had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Karl Malone had higher averages in field goals attempted (+14.2) and free throws attempted (+6.8)
- Dennis Rodman had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Karl Malone 24.7
+18.3
Dennis Rodman 6.4
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 9.0
+6.4
Dennis Rodman 2.6
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 19.5
+14.2
Dennis Rodman 5.3
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 0.0
Dennis Rodman 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 0.2
Dennis Rodman 0.3
+0.1
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 6.6
+5.5
Dennis Rodman 1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 8.9
+6.8
Dennis Rodman 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 2.6
Dennis Rodman 3.7
+1.1
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 8.1
+1.9
Dennis Rodman 6.2
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 10.7
+0.8
Dennis Rodman 9.9
Assists
Karl Malone 3.2
+2.0
Dennis Rodman 1.2
Steals
Karl Malone 1.3
+0.7
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Blocks
Karl Malone 0.7
+0.1
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 2.8
+1.3
Dennis Rodman 1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.4
Dennis Rodman 3.7
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Karl Malone had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Dennis Rodman.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone played more years (+8) and games (+24), and had more points (+3,680), field goals made (+1,301), free throws made (+1,079), defensive rebounds (+510), total rebounds (+386), assists (+405), steals (+152) and blocks (+38)
- Dennis Rodman had more 3-pointers made (+1) and offensive rebounds (+124)
- Karl Malone had more turnovers (+292) and personal fouls (+32)
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- Karl Malone had more field goals attempted (+2,866) and free throws attempted (+1,373)
- Dennis Rodman had more 3-pointers attempted (+10)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Karl Malone 19
+8
Dennis Rodman 11
Games
Karl Malone 193
+24
Dennis Rodman 169
Points
Karl Malone 4,761
+3,680
Dennis Rodman 1,081
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 1,743
+1,301
Dennis Rodman 442
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 3,768
+2,866
Dennis Rodman 902
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 6
Dennis Rodman 7
+1
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 37
Dennis Rodman 47
+10
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 1,269
+1,079
Dennis Rodman 190
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 1,725
+1,373
Dennis Rodman 352
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 502
Dennis Rodman 626
+124
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 1,560
+510
Dennis Rodman 1,050
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 2,062
+386
Dennis Rodman 1,676
Assists
Karl Malone 610
+405
Dennis Rodman 205
Steals
Karl Malone 258
+152
Dennis Rodman 106
Blocks
Karl Malone 135
+38
Dennis Rodman 97
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 550
+292
Dennis Rodman 258
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 662
+32
Dennis Rodman 630

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Karl Malone 46.3%
Dennis Rodman 49.0%
+2.7
3-Point Percentage
Karl Malone 16.2%
+1.3
Dennis Rodman 14.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Karl Malone 73.6%
+19.6
Dennis Rodman 54.0%
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