Complete Stats Comparison of Karl Malone and Robert Parish

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Karl Malone and Robert Parish 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, rebounds, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		19
seasons
Robert Parish1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		21
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, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		19
Playoffs
Robert Parish1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		16
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		8
stats		2
stats
Robert Parish4
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Karl Malone7
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Robert Parish3
stats		4
stats		1
stat
they are tied2
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...

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, rebounds, assists and steals while Robert Parish had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone had better averages in points (+10.5), field goals made (+3.2), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+4.1), defensive rebounds (+1.4), total rebounds (+1.0), assists (+2.2) and steals (+0.6)
- Robert Parish had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.5) and blocks (+0.7)
- Karl Malone had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Karl Malone had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.7), 3-pointers attempted (+0.2) and free throws attempted (+5.4)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Karl Malone 25.0
+10.5
Robert Parish 14.5
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 9.2
+3.2
Robert Parish 6.0
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 17.8
+6.7
Robert Parish 11.1
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 0.1
+0.1
Robert Parish 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 0.2
+0.2
Robert Parish 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 6.6
+4.1
Robert Parish 2.5
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 8.9
+5.4
Robert Parish 3.5
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 2.4
Robert Parish 2.9
+0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 7.7
+1.4
Robert Parish 6.3
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 10.1
+1.0
Robert Parish 9.1
Assists
Karl Malone 3.6
+2.2
Robert Parish 1.4
Steals
Karl Malone 1.4
+0.6
Robert Parish 0.8
Blocks
Karl Malone 0.8
Robert Parish 1.5
+0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
+1.0
Robert Parish 2.1
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
+0.3
Robert Parish 2.8

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, rebounds, assists and steals while Robert Parish had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone had more points (+13,594), field goals made (+3,914), 3-pointers made (+85), free throws made (+5,681), defensive rebounds (+1,289), total rebounds (+253), assists (+3,068) and steals (+866)
- Robert Parish played more years (+2) and games (+135), and had more offensive rebounds (+1,036) and blocks (+1,216)
- Karl Malone had more turnovers (+1,341) and personal fouls (+135)
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- Karl Malone had more field goals attempted (+8,296), 3-pointers attempted (+304) and free throws attempted (+7,494)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Karl Malone 19
Robert Parish 21
+2
Games
Karl Malone 1,476
Robert Parish 1,611
+135
Points
Karl Malone 36,928
+13,594
Robert Parish 23,334
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 13,528
+3,914
Robert Parish 9,614
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 26,210
+8,296
Robert Parish 17,914
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 85
+85
Robert Parish 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 310
+304
Robert Parish 6
*
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 9,787
+5,681
Robert Parish 4,106
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 13,188
+7,494
Robert Parish 5,694
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 3,562
Robert Parish 4,598
+1,036
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 11,406
+1,289
Robert Parish 10,117
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 14,968
+253
Robert Parish 14,715
Assists
Karl Malone 5,248
+3,068
Robert Parish 2,180
Steals
Karl Malone 2,085
+866
Robert Parish 1,219
Blocks
Karl Malone 1,145
Robert Parish 2,361
+1,216
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,524
+1,341
Robert Parish 3,183
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,578
+135
Robert Parish 4,443

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 Robert Parish had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Karl Malone 51.6%
Robert Parish 53.7%
+2.1
3-Point Percentage
Karl Malone 27.4%
+27.4
Robert Parish 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Karl Malone 74.2%
+2.1
Robert Parish 72.1%

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, rebounds, assists and steals while Robert Parish had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone had better averages in points (+9.4), field goals made (+2.8), free throws made (+3.6), defensive rebounds (+1.6), total rebounds (+1.1), assists (+1.9) and steals (+0.5)
- Robert Parish had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.5) and blocks (+1.0)
- Karl Malone had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
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- Karl Malone had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.3), 3-pointers attempted (+0.2) and free throws attempted (+4.7)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Karl Malone 24.7
+9.4
Robert Parish 15.3
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 9.0
+2.8
Robert Parish 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 19.5
+7.3
Robert Parish 12.2
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 0.0
Robert Parish 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 0.2
+0.2
Robert Parish 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 6.6
+3.6
Robert Parish 3.0
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 8.9
+4.7
Robert Parish 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 2.6
Robert Parish 3.1
+0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 8.1
+1.6
Robert Parish 6.5
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 10.7
+1.1
Robert Parish 9.6
Assists
Karl Malone 3.2
+1.9
Robert Parish 1.3
Steals
Karl Malone 1.3
+0.5
Robert Parish 0.8
Blocks
Karl Malone 0.7
Robert Parish 1.7
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 2.8
+0.7
Robert Parish 2.1
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.4
Robert Parish 3.4

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 Robert Parish had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone played more years (+3) and games (+9), and had more points (+1,941), field goals made (+611), 3-pointers made (+6), free throws made (+713), defensive rebounds (+366), total rebounds (+297), assists (+376) and steals (+113)
- Robert Parish had more offensive rebounds (+69) and blocks (+174)
- Karl Malone had more turnovers (+185) and personal fouls (+45)
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- Karl Malone had more field goals attempted (+1,529), 3-pointers attempted (+36) and free throws attempted (+955)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Karl Malone 19
+3
Robert Parish 16
Games
Karl Malone 193
+9
Robert Parish 184
Points
Karl Malone 4,761
+1,941
Robert Parish 2,820
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 1,743
+611
Robert Parish 1,132
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 3,768
+1,529
Robert Parish 2,239
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 6
+6
Robert Parish 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 37
+36
Robert Parish 1
*
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 1,269
+713
Robert Parish 556
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 1,725
+955
Robert Parish 770
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 502
Robert Parish 571
+69
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 1,560
+366
Robert Parish 1,194
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 2,062
+297
Robert Parish 1,765
Assists
Karl Malone 610
+376
Robert Parish 234
Steals
Karl Malone 258
+113
Robert Parish 145
Blocks
Karl Malone 135
Robert Parish 309
+174
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 550
+185
Robert Parish 365
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 662
+45
Robert Parish 617

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 Robert Parish had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Karl Malone 46.3%
Robert Parish 50.6%
+4.3
3-Point Percentage
Karl Malone 16.2%
+16.2
Robert Parish 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Karl Malone 73.6%
+1.4
Robert Parish 72.2%
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