Complete Stats Comparison of Karl Malone and Victor Wembanyama

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Karl Malone and Victor Wembanyama 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 Malone2
(points, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
Victor Wembanyama3
(rebounds, assists, blocks)		0
2
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
Victor Wembanyama0
0
0
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		1
stat
Victor Wembanyama6
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Karl Malone9
stats		12
stats		3
stats
Victor Wembanyama2
stats		2
stats		0
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, Victor Wembanyama has better averages in rebounds, assists and blocks while Karl Malone has better averages in points and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone has better averages in points (+2.5), field goals made (+1.0), free throws made (+2.8), offensive rebounds (+0.3) and steals (+0.2)
- Victor Wembanyama has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.2), defensive rebounds (+1.0), total rebounds (+0.7), assists (+0.2) and blocks (+2.9)
- Karl Malone has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.9)
- Victor Wembanyama has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
- Karl Malone has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.3) and free throws attempted (+4.1)
- Victor Wembanyama has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+6.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Karl Malone 25.0
+2.5
Victor Wembanyama 22.5
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 9.2
+1.0
Victor Wembanyama 8.2
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 17.8
+0.3
Victor Wembanyama 17.5
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 0.1
Victor Wembanyama 2.3
+2.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 0.2
Victor Wembanyama 6.8
+6.6
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 6.6
+2.8
Victor Wembanyama 3.8
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 8.9
+4.1
Victor Wembanyama 4.8
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 2.4
+0.3
Victor Wembanyama 2.1
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 7.7
Victor Wembanyama 8.7
+1.0
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 10.1
Victor Wembanyama 10.8
+0.7
Assists
Karl Malone 3.6
Victor Wembanyama 3.8
+0.2
Steals
Karl Malone 1.4
+0.2
Victor Wembanyama 1.2
Blocks
Karl Malone 0.8
Victor Wembanyama 3.7
+2.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
Victor Wembanyama 3.5
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
+0.9
Victor Wembanyama 2.2

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 Victor Wembanyama.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone played more years (+17) and games (+1,359), and has more points (+34,290), field goals made (+12,569), free throws made (+9,337), offensive rebounds (+3,319), defensive rebounds (+10,388), total rebounds (+13,707), assists (+4,806), steals (+1,945) and blocks (+715)
- Victor Wembanyama has more 3-pointers made (+185)
- Karl Malone has more turnovers (+4,115) and personal fouls (+4,320)
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- Karl Malone has more field goals attempted (+24,167) and free throws attempted (+12,632)
- Victor Wembanyama has more 3-pointers attempted (+487)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Karl Malone 19
+17
Victor Wembanyama 2
Games
Karl Malone 1,476
+1,359
Victor Wembanyama 117
Points
Karl Malone 36,928
+34,290
Victor Wembanyama 2,638
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 13,528
+12,569
Victor Wembanyama 959
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 26,210
+24,167
Victor Wembanyama 2,043
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 85
Victor Wembanyama 270
+185
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 310
Victor Wembanyama 797
+487
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 9,787
+9,337
Victor Wembanyama 450
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 13,188
+12,632
Victor Wembanyama 556
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 3,562
+3,319
Victor Wembanyama 243
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 11,406
+10,388
Victor Wembanyama 1,018
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 14,968
+13,707
Victor Wembanyama 1,261
Assists
Karl Malone 5,248
+4,806
Victor Wembanyama 442
Steals
Karl Malone 2,085
+1,945
Victor Wembanyama 140
Blocks
Karl Malone 1,145
+715
Victor Wembanyama 430
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,524
+4,115
Victor Wembanyama 409
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,578
+4,320
Victor Wembanyama 258

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Victor Wembanyama 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%
+4.7
Victor Wembanyama 46.9%
3-Point Percentage
Karl Malone 27.4%
Victor Wembanyama 33.9%
+6.5
Free Throw Percentage
Karl Malone 74.2%
Victor Wembanyama 80.9%
+6.7

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightVictor Wembanyama didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone has better averages in points (+24.7), field goals made (+9.0), free throws made (+6.6), offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+8.1), total rebounds (+10.7), assists (+3.2), steals (+1.3) and blocks (+0.7)
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- Karl Malone has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.8) and personal fouls (+3.4)
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- Karl Malone has higher averages in field goals attempted (+19.5), 3-pointers attempted (+0.2) and free throws attempted (+8.9)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightVictor Wembanyama didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone played more years (+19) and games (+193), and has more points (+4,761), field goals made (+1,743), 3-pointers made (+6), free throws made (+1,269), offensive rebounds (+502), defensive rebounds (+1,560), total rebounds (+2,062), assists (+610), steals (+258) and blocks (+135)
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- Karl Malone has more turnovers (+550) and personal fouls (+662)
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- Karl Malone has more field goals attempted (+3,768), 3-pointers attempted (+37) and free throws attempted (+1,725)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightVictor Wembanyama didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- Karl Malone has field goal percentage (+46.3), 3-point percentage (+16.2) and free throw percentage (+73.6)
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