Complete Stats Comparison of Kevin Garnett and Ben Wallace

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kevin Garnett and Ben Wallace 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 / Scoring / 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
Kevin Garnett3
(points, rebounds, assists)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		21
seasons
Ben Wallace1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		16
seasons
they are tied1
(steals)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kevin Garnett2
(points, assists)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		14
Playoffs
Ben Wallace3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		2
(steals, blocks)		8
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kevin Garnett7
stats		10
stats		3
stats
Ben Wallace4
stats		4
stats		0
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kevin Garnett6
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Ben Wallace6
stats		5
stats		1
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...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Kevin Garnett had better averages in points, rebounds and assists while Ben Wallace had better average in blocks. They are tied in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kevin Garnett had better averages in points (+12.1), field goals made (+4.8), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+1.3), total rebounds (+0.4) and assists (+2.4)
- Ben Wallace had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.0) and blocks (+0.6)
- Kevin Garnett had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.2) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Kevin Garnett had higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.5), 3-pointers attempted (+0.4) and free throws attempted (+1.7)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kevin Garnett 17.8
+12.1
Ben Wallace 5.7
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 7.2
+4.8
Ben Wallace 2.4
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 14.5
+9.5
Ben Wallace 5.0
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Garnett 0.1
+0.1
Ben Wallace 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 0.4
+0.4
Ben Wallace 0.0
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 3.3
+2.3
Ben Wallace 1.0
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 4.2
+1.7
Ben Wallace 2.5
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 2.2
Ben Wallace 3.2
+1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 7.8
+1.3
Ben Wallace 6.5
Total Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 10.0
+0.4
Ben Wallace 9.6
Assists
Kevin Garnett 3.7
+2.4
Ben Wallace 1.3
Steals
Kevin Garnett 1.3
Ben Wallace 1.3
Blocks
Kevin Garnett 1.4
Ben Wallace 2.0
+0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 2.2
+1.2
Ben Wallace 1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 2.4
+0.5
Ben Wallace 1.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Kevin Garnett had more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Ben Wallace had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kevin Garnett played more years (+5) and games (+374), and had more points (+19,817), field goals made (+7,936), 3-pointers made (+167), free throws made (+3,778), defensive rebounds (+4,415), total rebounds (+4,180), assists (+4,008) and steals (+490)
- Ben Wallace had more offensive rebounds (+235) and blocks (+100)
- Kevin Garnett had more turnovers (+2,118) and personal fouls (+1,483)
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- Kevin Garnett had more field goals attempted (+15,721), 3-pointers attempted (+581) and free throws attempted (+3,511)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kevin Garnett 21
+5
Ben Wallace 16
Games
Kevin Garnett 1,462
+374
Ben Wallace 1,088
Points
Kevin Garnett 26,071
+19,817
Ben Wallace 6,254
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 10,505
+7,936
Ben Wallace 2,569
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 21,142
+15,721
Ben Wallace 5,421
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Garnett 174
+167
Ben Wallace 7
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 632
+581
Ben Wallace 51
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 4,887
+3,778
Ben Wallace 1,109
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 6,190
+3,511
Ben Wallace 2,679
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 3,209
Ben Wallace 3,444
+235
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 11,453
+4,415
Ben Wallace 7,038
Total Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 14,662
+4,180
Ben Wallace 10,482
Assists
Kevin Garnett 5,445
+4,008
Ben Wallace 1,437
Steals
Kevin Garnett 1,859
+490
Ben Wallace 1,369
Blocks
Kevin Garnett 2,037
Ben Wallace 2,137
+100
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 3,179
+2,118
Ben Wallace 1,061
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 3,561
+1,483
Ben Wallace 2,078

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kevin Garnett had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Ben Wallace.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Garnett 49.7%
+2.3
Ben Wallace 47.4%
3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett 27.5%
+13.8
Ben Wallace 13.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett 78.9%
+37.5
Ben Wallace 41.4%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Ben Wallace had better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Kevin Garnett had better averages in points and assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kevin Garnett had better averages in points (+11.0), field goals made (+4.6), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+0.9) and assists (+2.0)
- Ben Wallace had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.4), total rebounds (+0.5), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+0.6)
- Kevin Garnett had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.4) and personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Kevin Garnett had higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.7), 3-pointers attempted (+0.3) and free throws attempted (+0.2)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kevin Garnett 18.2
+11.0
Ben Wallace 7.2
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 7.4
+4.6
Ben Wallace 2.8
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 15.5
+9.7
Ben Wallace 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Garnett 0.1
+0.1
Ben Wallace 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 0.4
+0.3
Ben Wallace 0.1
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 3.3
+1.7
Ben Wallace 1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 4.1
+0.2
Ben Wallace 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 2.2
Ben Wallace 3.6
+1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 8.5
+0.9
Ben Wallace 7.6
Total Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 10.7
Ben Wallace 11.2
+0.5
Assists
Kevin Garnett 3.3
+2.0
Ben Wallace 1.3
Steals
Kevin Garnett 1.2
Ben Wallace 1.5
+0.3
Blocks
Kevin Garnett 1.3
Ben Wallace 1.9
+0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 2.4
+1.4
Ben Wallace 1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 3.0
+0.7
Ben Wallace 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Kevin Garnett had more total points, rebounds and assists while Ben Wallace had more total steals and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kevin Garnett played more years (+6) and games (+13), and had more points (+1,662), field goals made (+695), 3-pointers made (+15), free throws made (+257), defensive rebounds (+223), total rebounds (+80) and assists (+298)
- Ben Wallace had more offensive rebounds (+143), steals (+21) and blocks (+64)
- Kevin Garnett had more turnovers (+206) and personal fouls (+135)
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- Kevin Garnett had more field goals attempted (+1,461), 3-pointers attempted (+45) and free throws attempted (+88)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kevin Garnett 14
+6
Ben Wallace 8
Games
Kevin Garnett 143
+13
Ben Wallace 130
Points
Kevin Garnett 2,601
+1,662
Ben Wallace 939
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 1,059
+695
Ben Wallace 364
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 2,216
+1,461
Ben Wallace 755
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Garnett 15
+15
Ben Wallace 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 55
+45
Ben Wallace 10
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 468
+257
Ben Wallace 211
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 593
+88
Ben Wallace 505
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 320
Ben Wallace 463
+143
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 1,214
+223
Ben Wallace 991
Total Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 1,534
+80
Ben Wallace 1,454
Assists
Kevin Garnett 471
+298
Ben Wallace 173
Steals
Kevin Garnett 178
Ben Wallace 199
+21
Blocks
Kevin Garnett 186
Ben Wallace 250
+64
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 342
+206
Ben Wallace 136
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 431
+135
Ben Wallace 296

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kevin Garnett had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Ben Wallace had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Garnett 47.8%
Ben Wallace 48.2%
+0.4
3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett 27.3%
+27.3
Ben Wallace 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett 78.9%
+37.1
Ben Wallace 41.8%
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