Complete Stats Comparison of Kevin Garnett and Bill Walton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kevin Garnett and Bill Walton 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
Kevin Garnett3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		21
seasons
Bill Walton2
(rebounds, blocks)		0
10
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kevin Garnett4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		14
Playoffs
Bill Walton1
(blocks)		0
4
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kevin Garnett8
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Bill Walton4
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kevin Garnett9
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Bill Walton2
stats		2
stats		1
stat
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, Kevin Garnett had better averages in points, assists and steals while Bill Walton had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kevin Garnett had better averages in points (+4.5), field goals made (+1.7), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+0.9), assists (+0.3) and steals (+0.5)
- Bill Walton had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+0.4), total rebounds (+0.5) and blocks (+0.8)
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- Bill Walton had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.4)
- Kevin Garnett had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.0), 3-pointers attempted (+0.4) and free throws attempted (+0.6)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kevin Garnett 17.8
+4.5
Bill Walton 13.3
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 7.2
+1.7
Bill Walton 5.5
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 14.5
+4.0
Bill Walton 10.5
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Garnett 0.1
+0.1
Bill Walton 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 0.4
+0.4
Bill Walton 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 3.3
+0.9
Bill Walton 2.4
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 4.2
+0.6
Bill Walton 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 2.2
Bill Walton 2.4
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 7.8
Bill Walton 8.2
+0.4
Total Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 10.0
Bill Walton 10.5
+0.5
Assists
Kevin Garnett 3.7
+0.3
Bill Walton 3.4
Steals
Kevin Garnett 1.3
+0.5
Bill Walton 0.8
Blocks
Kevin Garnett 1.4
Bill Walton 2.2
+0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 2.2
Bill Walton 2.7
+0.5 *
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 2.4
Bill Walton 2.8
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kevin Garnett had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Bill Walton.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kevin Garnett played more years (+11) and games (+994), and had more points (+19,856), field goals made (+7,953), 3-pointers made (+174), free throws made (+3,776), offensive rebounds (+2,106), defensive rebounds (+7,633), total rebounds (+9,739), assists (+3,855), steals (+1,479) and blocks (+1,003)
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- Kevin Garnett had more turnovers (+2,314) and personal fouls (+2,263)
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- Kevin Garnett had more field goals attempted (+16,242), 3-pointers attempted (+628) and free throws attempted (+4,507)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kevin Garnett 21
+11
Bill Walton 10
Games
Kevin Garnett 1,462
+994
Bill Walton 468
Points
Kevin Garnett 26,071
+19,856
Bill Walton 6,215
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 10,505
+7,953
Bill Walton 2,552
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 21,142
+16,242
Bill Walton 4,900
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Garnett 174
+174
Bill Walton 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 632
+628
Bill Walton 4
*
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 4,887
+3,776
Bill Walton 1,111
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 6,190
+4,507
Bill Walton 1,683
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 3,209
+2,106
Bill Walton 1,103
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 11,453
+7,633
Bill Walton 3,820
Total Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 14,662
+9,739
Bill Walton 4,923
Assists
Kevin Garnett 5,445
+3,855
Bill Walton 1,590
Steals
Kevin Garnett 1,859
+1,479
Bill Walton 380
Blocks
Kevin Garnett 2,037
+1,003
Bill Walton 1,034
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 3,179
+2,314
Bill Walton 865
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 3,561
+2,263
Bill Walton 1,298

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kevin Garnett had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Bill Walton had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Garnett 49.7%
Bill Walton 52.1%
+2.4
3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett 27.5%
+27.5
Bill Walton 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett 78.9%
+12.9
Bill Walton 66.0%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kevin Garnett had better averages in points (+7.4), field goals made (+2.7), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+1.9), offensive rebounds (+0.3), defensive rebounds (+1.4), total rebounds (+1.6), assists (+0.3) and steals (+0.5)
- Bill Walton had better average in blocks (+0.4)
- Kevin Garnett had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.2)
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- Kevin Garnett had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.6), 3-pointers attempted (+0.4) and free throws attempted (+2.0)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kevin Garnett 18.2
+7.4
Bill Walton 10.8
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 7.4
+2.7
Bill Walton 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 15.5
+6.6
Bill Walton 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Garnett 0.1
+0.1
Bill Walton 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 0.4
+0.4
Bill Walton 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 3.3
+1.9
Bill Walton 1.4
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 4.1
+2.0
Bill Walton 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 2.2
+0.3
Bill Walton 1.9
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 8.5
+1.4
Bill Walton 7.1
Total Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 10.7
+1.6
Bill Walton 9.1
Assists
Kevin Garnett 3.3
+0.3
Bill Walton 3.0
Steals
Kevin Garnett 1.2
+0.5
Bill Walton 0.7
Blocks
Kevin Garnett 1.3
Bill Walton 1.7
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 2.4
+1.2
Bill Walton 1.2
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 3.0
Bill Walton 3.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kevin Garnett had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Bill Walton.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kevin Garnett played more years (+10) and games (+94), and had more points (+2,073), field goals made (+829), 3-pointers made (+15), free throws made (+400), offensive rebounds (+225), defensive rebounds (+865), total rebounds (+1,090), assists (+326), steals (+146) and blocks (+103)
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- Kevin Garnett had more turnovers (+306) and personal fouls (+282)
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- Kevin Garnett had more field goals attempted (+1,778), 3-pointers attempted (+54) and free throws attempted (+492)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kevin Garnett 14
+10
Bill Walton 4
Games
Kevin Garnett 143
+94
Bill Walton 49
Points
Kevin Garnett 2,601
+2,073
Bill Walton 528
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 1,059
+829
Bill Walton 230
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 2,216
+1,778
Bill Walton 438
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Garnett 15
+15
Bill Walton 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 55
+54
Bill Walton 1
*
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 468
+400
Bill Walton 68
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 593
+492
Bill Walton 101
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 320
+225
Bill Walton 95
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 1,214
+865
Bill Walton 349
Total Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 1,534
+1,090
Bill Walton 444
Assists
Kevin Garnett 471
+326
Bill Walton 145
Steals
Kevin Garnett 178
+146
Bill Walton 32
Blocks
Kevin Garnett 186
+103
Bill Walton 83
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 342
+306
Bill Walton 36
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 431
+282
Bill Walton 149

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 Bill Walton had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Garnett 47.8%
Bill Walton 52.5%
+4.7
3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett 27.3%
+27.3
Bill Walton 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett 78.9%
+11.6
Bill Walton 67.3%
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