Complete Stats Comparison of Karl Malone and Moses Malone

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Karl Malone and Moses Malone 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 Malone3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		19
seasons
Moses Malone2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		19
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Karl Malone3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		19
Playoffs
Moses Malone2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		12
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Karl Malone7
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Moses Malone4
stats		5
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Karl Malone5
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Moses Malone6
stats		4
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...

Notes: Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.

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 and steals while Moses Malone had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone had better averages in points (+4.4), field goals made (+2.1), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+0.6), assists (+2.2) and steals (+0.6)
- Moses Malone had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.7), total rebounds (+2.1) and blocks (+0.5)
- Karl Malone had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
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- Karl Malone had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.3), 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+0.6)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Karl Malone 25.0
+4.4
Moses Malone 20.6
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 9.2
+2.1
Moses Malone 7.1
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 17.8
+3.3
Moses Malone 14.5
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 0.1
+0.1
Moses Malone 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 0.2
+0.1
Moses Malone 0.1
*
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 6.6
+0.2
Moses Malone 6.4
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 8.9
+0.6
Moses Malone 8.3
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 2.4
Moses Malone 5.1
+2.7
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 7.7
+0.6
Moses Malone 7.1
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 10.1
Moses Malone 12.2
+2.1
Assists
Karl Malone 3.6
+2.2
Moses Malone 1.4
Steals
Karl Malone 1.4
+0.6
Moses Malone 0.8
Blocks
Karl Malone 0.8
Moses Malone 1.3
+0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
Moses Malone 3.1
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
+0.8
Moses Malone 2.3

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, assists and steals while Moses Malone had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone played more games (+147) and had more points (+9,519), field goals made (+4,093), 3-pointers made (+77), free throws made (+1,256), defensive rebounds (+1,925), assists (+3,452) and steals (+996)
- Moses Malone had more offensive rebounds (+3,169), total rebounds (+1,244) and blocks (+588)
- Karl Malone had more turnovers (+720) and personal fouls (+1,502)
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- Karl Malone had more field goals attempted (+6,985), 3-pointers attempted (+230) and free throws attempted (+2,098)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Karl Malone 19
Moses Malone 19
Games
Karl Malone 1,476
+147
Moses Malone 1,329
Points
Karl Malone 36,928
+9,519
Moses Malone 27,409
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 13,528
+4,093
Moses Malone 9,435
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 26,210
+6,985
Moses Malone 19,225
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 85
+77
Moses Malone 8
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 310
+230
Moses Malone 80
*
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 9,787
+1,256
Moses Malone 8,531
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 13,188
+2,098
Moses Malone 11,090
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 3,562
Moses Malone 6,731
+3,169
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 11,406
+1,925
Moses Malone 9,481
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 14,968
Moses Malone 16,212
+1,244
Assists
Karl Malone 5,248
+3,452
Moses Malone 1,796
Steals
Karl Malone 2,085
+996
Moses Malone 1,089
Blocks
Karl Malone 1,145
Moses Malone 1,733
+588
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,524
+720
Moses Malone 3,804
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,578
+1,502
Moses Malone 3,076

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Karl Malone 51.6%
+2.5
Moses Malone 49.1%
3-Point Percentage
Karl Malone 27.4%
+17.4
Moses Malone 10.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Karl Malone 74.2%
Moses Malone 76.9%
+2.7

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, assists and steals while Moses Malone had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone had better averages in points (+2.6), field goals made (+1.0), free throws made (+0.5), assists (+1.8) and steals (+0.4)
- Moses Malone had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.8), defensive rebounds (+0.3), total rebounds (+3.1) and blocks (+0.9)
- Karl Malone had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- Karl Malone had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.8), 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+0.9)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Karl Malone 24.7
+2.6
Moses Malone 22.1
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 9.0
+1.0
Moses Malone 8.0
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 19.5
+2.8
Moses Malone 16.7
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 0.0
Moses Malone 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 0.2
+0.1
Moses Malone 0.1
*
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 6.6
+0.5
Moses Malone 6.1
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 8.9
+0.9
Moses Malone 8.0
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 2.6
Moses Malone 5.4
+2.8
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 8.1
Moses Malone 8.4
+0.3
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 10.7
Moses Malone 13.8
+3.1
Assists
Karl Malone 3.2
+1.8
Moses Malone 1.4
Steals
Karl Malone 1.3
+0.4
Moses Malone 0.9
Blocks
Karl Malone 0.7
Moses Malone 1.6
+0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 2.8
+0.2
Moses Malone 2.6
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.4
+0.8
Moses Malone 2.6

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 Moses Malone had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone played more years (+7) and games (+99), and had more points (+2,684), field goals made (+993), 3-pointers made (+5), free throws made (+693), defensive rebounds (+775), total rebounds (+767), assists (+474) and steals (+174)
- Moses Malone had more offensive rebounds (+8) and blocks (+16)
- Karl Malone had more turnovers (+335) and personal fouls (+418)
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- Karl Malone had more field goals attempted (+2,202), 3-pointers attempted (+30) and free throws attempted (+969)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Karl Malone 19
+7
Moses Malone 12
Games
Karl Malone 193
+99
Moses Malone 94
Points
Karl Malone 4,761
+2,684
Moses Malone 2,077
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 1,743
+993
Moses Malone 750
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 3,768
+2,202
Moses Malone 1,566
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 6
+5
Moses Malone 1
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 37
+30
Moses Malone 7
*
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 1,269
+693
Moses Malone 576
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 1,725
+969
Moses Malone 756
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 502
Moses Malone 510
+8
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 1,560
+775
Moses Malone 785
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 2,062
+767
Moses Malone 1,295
Assists
Karl Malone 610
+474
Moses Malone 136
Steals
Karl Malone 258
+174
Moses Malone 84
Blocks
Karl Malone 135
Moses Malone 151
+16
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 550
+335
Moses Malone 215
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 662
+418
Moses Malone 244

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Karl Malone 46.3%
Moses Malone 47.9%
+1.6
3-Point Percentage
Karl Malone 16.2%
+1.9
Moses Malone 14.3%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Karl Malone 73.6%
Moses Malone 76.2%
+2.6
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