Complete Stats Comparison of Karl Malone and Zion Williamson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Karl Malone and Zion Williamson 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
Zion Williamson1
(assists)		0
6
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
Zion Williamson0
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 Malone7
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Zion Williamson4
stats		2
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
Zion Williamson2
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, Karl Malone has better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Zion Williamson has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone has better averages in points (+0.3), free throws made (+1.1), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+3.4), total rebounds (+3.5), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+0.2)
- Zion Williamson has better averages in field goals made (+0.3) and assists (+0.7)
- Karl Malone has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- Karl Malone has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.6) and free throws attempted (+0.9)
- Zion Williamson has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Karl Malone 25.0
+0.3
Zion Williamson 24.7
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 9.2
Zion Williamson 9.5
+0.3
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 17.8
+1.6
Zion Williamson 16.2
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 0.1
Zion Williamson 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 0.2
Zion Williamson 0.5
+0.3
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 6.6
+1.1
Zion Williamson 5.5
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 8.9
+0.9
Zion Williamson 8.0
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 2.4
+0.1
Zion Williamson 2.3
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 7.7
+3.4
Zion Williamson 4.3
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 10.1
+3.5
Zion Williamson 6.6
Assists
Karl Malone 3.6
Zion Williamson 4.3
+0.7
Steals
Karl Malone 1.4
+0.3
Zion Williamson 1.1
Blocks
Karl Malone 0.8
+0.2
Zion Williamson 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
+0.3
Zion Williamson 2.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 3.1
+0.8
Zion Williamson 2.3

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 Zion Williamson.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Karl Malone played more years (+13) and games (+1,260), and has more points (+31,595), field goals made (+11,469), 3-pointers made (+53), free throws made (+8,604), offensive rebounds (+3,065), defensive rebounds (+10,469), total rebounds (+13,534), assists (+4,316), steals (+1,858) and blocks (+1,007)
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- Karl Malone has more turnovers (+3,909) and personal fouls (+4,091)
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- Karl Malone has more field goals attempted (+22,703), 3-pointers attempted (+212) and free throws attempted (+11,470)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Karl Malone 19
+13
Zion Williamson 6
Games
Karl Malone 1,476
+1,260
Zion Williamson 216
Points
Karl Malone 36,928
+31,595
Zion Williamson 5,333
Field Goals Made
Karl Malone 13,528
+11,469
Zion Williamson 2,059
Field Goals Attempted
Karl Malone 26,210
+22,703
Zion Williamson 3,507
3-Pointers Made
Karl Malone 85
+53
Zion Williamson 32
3-Pointers Attempted
Karl Malone 310
+212
Zion Williamson 98
Free Throws Made
Karl Malone 9,787
+8,604
Zion Williamson 1,183
Free Throws Attempted
Karl Malone 13,188
+11,470
Zion Williamson 1,718
Offensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 3,562
+3,065
Zion Williamson 497
Defensive Rebounds
Karl Malone 11,406
+10,469
Zion Williamson 937
Total Rebounds
Karl Malone 14,968
+13,534
Zion Williamson 1,434
Assists
Karl Malone 5,248
+4,316
Zion Williamson 932
Steals
Karl Malone 2,085
+1,858
Zion Williamson 227
Blocks
Karl Malone 1,145
+1,007
Zion Williamson 138
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,524
+3,909
Zion Williamson 615
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Karl Malone 4,578
+4,091
Zion Williamson 487

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Zion Williamson 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%
Zion Williamson 58.7%
+7.1
3-Point Percentage
Karl Malone 27.4%
Zion Williamson 32.7%
+5.3
Free Throw Percentage
Karl Malone 74.2%
+5.3
Zion Williamson 68.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson 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 highlightZion Williamson 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 highlightZion Williamson 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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