Complete Stats Comparison of Karl Malone and Domantas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Karl Malone and Domantas Sabonis 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 Malone3
(points, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
Domantas Sabonis2
(rebounds, assists)		0
9
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
Domantas Sabonis0
0
4
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Karl Malone5
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Domantas Sabonis6
stats		3
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Karl Malone8
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Domantas Sabonis3
stats		2
stats		2
stats
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 has better averages in points, steals and blocks while Domantas Sabonis has better averages in rebounds and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone has better averages in points (+8.9), field goals made (+2.9), free throws made (+3.6), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+0.3)
- Domantas Sabonis has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.4), offensive rebounds (+0.3), defensive rebounds (+0.2), total rebounds (+0.6) and assists (+1.3)
- Karl Malone has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.5)
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- Karl Malone has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.6) and free throws attempted (+4.8)
- Domantas Sabonis has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Karl Malone 25.0
+8.9
Domantas Sabonis 16.1
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 9.2
+2.9
Domantas Sabonis 6.3
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 17.8
+6.6
Domantas Sabonis 11.2
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 0.1
Domantas Sabonis 0.5
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 0.2
Domantas Sabonis 1.4
+1.2
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 6.6
+3.6
Domantas Sabonis 3.0
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 8.9
+4.8
Domantas Sabonis 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 2.4
Domantas Sabonis 2.7
+0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 7.7
Domantas Sabonis 7.9
+0.2
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 10.1
Domantas Sabonis 10.7
+0.6
Assists
Karl Malone 3.6
Domantas Sabonis 4.9
+1.3
Steals
Karl Malone 1.4
+0.6
Domantas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Karl Malone 0.8
+0.3
Domantas Sabonis 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
+0.5
Domantas Sabonis 2.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
Domantas Sabonis 3.1

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 Domantas Sabonis.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone played more years (+10) and games (+830), and has more points (+26,527), field goals made (+9,460), free throws made (+7,832), offensive rebounds (+1,813), defensive rebounds (+6,275), total rebounds (+8,088), assists (+2,086), steals (+1,589) and blocks (+848)
- Domantas Sabonis has more 3-pointers made (+225)
- Karl Malone has more turnovers (+2,862) and personal fouls (+2,560)
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- Karl Malone has more field goals attempted (+18,944) and free throws attempted (+10,508)
- Domantas Sabonis has more 3-pointers attempted (+583)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Karl Malone 19
+10
Domantas Sabonis 9
Games
Karl Malone 1,476
+830
Domantas Sabonis 646
Points
Karl Malone 36,928
+26,527
Domantas Sabonis 10,401
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 13,528
+9,460
Domantas Sabonis 4,068
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 26,210
+18,944
Domantas Sabonis 7,266
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 85
Domantas Sabonis 310
+225
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 310
Domantas Sabonis 893
+583
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 9,787
+7,832
Domantas Sabonis 1,955
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 13,188
+10,508
Domantas Sabonis 2,680
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 3,562
+1,813
Domantas Sabonis 1,749
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 11,406
+6,275
Domantas Sabonis 5,131
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 14,968
+8,088
Domantas Sabonis 6,880
Assists
Karl Malone 5,248
+2,086
Domantas Sabonis 3,162
Steals
Karl Malone 2,085
+1,589
Domantas Sabonis 496
Blocks
Karl Malone 1,145
+848
Domantas Sabonis 297
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,524
+2,862
Domantas Sabonis 1,662
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,578
+2,560
Domantas Sabonis 2,018

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Karl Malone 51.6%
Domantas Sabonis 56.0%
+4.4
3-Point Percentage
Karl Malone 27.4%
Domantas Sabonis 34.7%
+7.3
Free Throw Percentage
Karl Malone 74.2%
+1.3
Domantas Sabonis 72.9%

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 Domantas Sabonis.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone has better averages in points (+12.7), field goals made (+4.1), free throws made (+4.4), defensive rebounds (+3.7), total rebounds (+3.7), assists (+0.5), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+0.2)
- Domantas Sabonis has better average in 3-pointers made (+0.2)
- Karl Malone has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.9) and personal fouls (+0.1)
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- Karl Malone has higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.8) and free throws attempted (+5.7)
- Domantas Sabonis has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Karl Malone 24.7
+12.7
Domantas Sabonis 12.0
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 9.0
+4.1
Domantas Sabonis 4.9
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 19.5
+9.8
Domantas Sabonis 9.7
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 0.0
Domantas Sabonis 0.2
+0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 0.2
Domantas Sabonis 0.9
+0.7
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 6.6
+4.4
Domantas Sabonis 2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 8.9
+5.7
Domantas Sabonis 3.2
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 2.6
Domantas Sabonis 2.6
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 8.1
+3.7
Domantas Sabonis 4.4
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 10.7
+3.7
Domantas Sabonis 7.0
Assists
Karl Malone 3.2
+0.5
Domantas Sabonis 2.7
Steals
Karl Malone 1.3
+0.5
Domantas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Karl Malone 0.7
+0.2
Domantas Sabonis 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 2.8
+0.9
Domantas Sabonis 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.4
+0.1
Domantas Sabonis 3.3

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 Domantas Sabonis.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone played more years (+15) and games (+173), and has more points (+4,521), field goals made (+1,646), 3-pointers made (+3), free throws made (+1,226), offensive rebounds (+450), defensive rebounds (+1,472), total rebounds (+1,922), assists (+556), steals (+243) and blocks (+125)
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- Karl Malone has more turnovers (+512) and personal fouls (+596)
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- Karl Malone has more field goals attempted (+3,575), 3-pointers attempted (+20) and free throws attempted (+1,661)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Karl Malone 19
+15
Domantas Sabonis 4
Games
Karl Malone 193
+173
Domantas Sabonis 20
Points
Karl Malone 4,761
+4,521
Domantas Sabonis 240
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 1,743
+1,646
Domantas Sabonis 97
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 3,768
+3,575
Domantas Sabonis 193
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 6
+3
Domantas Sabonis 3
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 37
+20
Domantas Sabonis 17
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 1,269
+1,226
Domantas Sabonis 43
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 1,725
+1,661
Domantas Sabonis 64
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 502
+450
Domantas Sabonis 52
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 1,560
+1,472
Domantas Sabonis 88
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 2,062
+1,922
Domantas Sabonis 140
Assists
Karl Malone 610
+556
Domantas Sabonis 54
Steals
Karl Malone 258
+243
Domantas Sabonis 15
Blocks
Karl Malone 135
+125
Domantas Sabonis 10
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 550
+512
Domantas Sabonis 38
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 662
+596
Domantas Sabonis 66

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Karl Malone 46.3%
Domantas Sabonis 50.3%
+4.0
3-Point Percentage
Karl Malone 16.2%
Domantas Sabonis 17.6%
+1.4
Free Throw Percentage
Karl Malone 73.6%
+6.4
Domantas Sabonis 67.2%
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