Complete Stats Comparison of Karl Malone and Khris Middleton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Karl Malone and Khris Middleton 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
Khris Middleton1
(assists)		0
13
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, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
Playoffs
Khris Middleton1
(assists)		0
9
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
Khris Middleton4
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Karl Malone8
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Khris Middleton4
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 Khris Middleton has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone has better averages in points (+8.4), field goals made (+3.2), free throws made (+3.9), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+3.6), total rebounds (+5.3), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+0.6)
- Khris Middleton has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.7) and assists (+0.4)
- Karl Malone has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+0.6)
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- Karl Malone has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.7) and free throws attempted (+5.8)
- Khris Middleton has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Karl Malone 25.0
+8.4
Khris Middleton 16.6
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 9.2
+3.2
Khris Middleton 6.0
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 17.8
+4.7
Khris Middleton 13.1
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 0.1
Khris Middleton 1.8
+1.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 0.2
Khris Middleton 4.7
+4.5
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 6.6
+3.9
Khris Middleton 2.7
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 8.9
+5.8
Khris Middleton 3.1
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 2.4
+1.8
Khris Middleton 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 7.7
+3.6
Khris Middleton 4.1
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 10.1
+5.3
Khris Middleton 4.8
Assists
Karl Malone 3.6
Khris Middleton 4.0
+0.4
Steals
Karl Malone 1.4
+0.2
Khris Middleton 1.2
Blocks
Karl Malone 0.8
+0.6
Khris Middleton 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
+1.0
Khris Middleton 2.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
+0.6
Khris Middleton 2.5

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 Khris Middleton.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone played more years (+6) and games (+700), and has more points (+24,027), field goals made (+8,840), free throws made (+7,671), offensive rebounds (+3,080), defensive rebounds (+8,188), total rebounds (+11,268), assists (+2,182), steals (+1,182) and blocks (+994)
- Khris Middleton has more 3-pointers made (+1,324)
- Karl Malone has more turnovers (+2,908) and personal fouls (+2,628)
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- Karl Malone has more field goals attempted (+16,023) and free throws attempted (+10,779)
- Khris Middleton has more 3-pointers attempted (+3,334)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Karl Malone 19
+6
Khris Middleton 13
Games
Karl Malone 1,476
+700
Khris Middleton 776
Points
Karl Malone 36,928
+24,027
Khris Middleton 12,901
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 13,528
+8,840
Khris Middleton 4,688
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 26,210
+16,023
Khris Middleton 10,187
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 85
Khris Middleton 1,409
+1,324
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 310
Khris Middleton 3,644
+3,334
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 9,787
+7,671
Khris Middleton 2,116
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 13,188
+10,779
Khris Middleton 2,409
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 3,562
+3,080
Khris Middleton 482
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 11,406
+8,188
Khris Middleton 3,218
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 14,968
+11,268
Khris Middleton 3,700
Assists
Karl Malone 5,248
+2,182
Khris Middleton 3,066
Steals
Karl Malone 2,085
+1,182
Khris Middleton 903
Blocks
Karl Malone 1,145
+994
Khris Middleton 151
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,524
+2,908
Khris Middleton 1,616
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,578
+2,628
Khris Middleton 1,950

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Khris Middleton 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%
+5.6
Khris Middleton 46.0%
3-Point Percentage
Karl Malone 27.4%
Khris Middleton 38.7%
+11.3
Free Throw Percentage
Karl Malone 74.2%
Khris Middleton 87.8%
+13.6

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone has better averages in points (+4.1), field goals made (+1.6), free throws made (+3.2), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+2.4), total rebounds (+4.2), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+0.5)
- Khris Middleton has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.5) and assists (+1.6)
- Karl Malone has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Karl Malone has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.8) and free throws attempted (+5.0)
- Khris Middleton has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+6.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Karl Malone 24.7
+4.1
Khris Middleton 20.6
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 9.0
+1.6
Khris Middleton 7.4
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 19.5
+2.8
Khris Middleton 16.7
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 0.0
Khris Middleton 2.5
+2.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 0.2
Khris Middleton 6.3
+6.1
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 6.6
+3.2
Khris Middleton 3.4
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 8.9
+5.0
Khris Middleton 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 2.6
+1.8
Khris Middleton 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 8.1
+2.4
Khris Middleton 5.7
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 10.7
+4.2
Khris Middleton 6.5
Assists
Karl Malone 3.2
Khris Middleton 4.8
+1.6
Steals
Karl Malone 1.3
+0.1
Khris Middleton 1.2
Blocks
Karl Malone 0.7
+0.5
Khris Middleton 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 2.8
+0.1
Khris Middleton 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.4
+0.3
Khris Middleton 3.1

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 Khris Middleton.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone played more years (+10) and games (+113), and has more points (+3,111), field goals made (+1,152), free throws made (+997), offensive rebounds (+435), defensive rebounds (+1,106), total rebounds (+1,541), assists (+227), steals (+162) and blocks (+120)
- Khris Middleton has more 3-pointers made (+190)
- Karl Malone has more turnovers (+334) and personal fouls (+412)
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- Karl Malone has more field goals attempted (+2,429) and free throws attempted (+1,411)
- Khris Middleton has more 3-pointers attempted (+466)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Karl Malone 19
+10
Khris Middleton 9
Games
Karl Malone 193
+113
Khris Middleton 80
Points
Karl Malone 4,761
+3,111
Khris Middleton 1,650
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 1,743
+1,152
Khris Middleton 591
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 3,768
+2,429
Khris Middleton 1,339
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 6
Khris Middleton 196
+190
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 37
Khris Middleton 503
+466
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 1,269
+997
Khris Middleton 272
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 1,725
+1,411
Khris Middleton 314
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 502
+435
Khris Middleton 67
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 1,560
+1,106
Khris Middleton 454
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 2,062
+1,541
Khris Middleton 521
Assists
Karl Malone 610
+227
Khris Middleton 383
Steals
Karl Malone 258
+162
Khris Middleton 96
Blocks
Karl Malone 135
+120
Khris Middleton 15
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 550
+334
Khris Middleton 216
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 662
+412
Khris Middleton 250

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Khris Middleton 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%
+2.2
Khris Middleton 44.1%
3-Point Percentage
Karl Malone 16.2%
Khris Middleton 39.0%
+22.8
Free Throw Percentage
Karl Malone 73.6%
Khris Middleton 86.6%
+13.0
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