Complete Stats Comparison of Kevin Garnett and Michael Jordan

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kevin Garnett and Michael Jordan 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.

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 Garnett2
(rebounds, blocks)
2
(rebounds, blocks)
21
seasons
Michael Jordan3
(points, assists, steals)
3
(points, assists, steals)
15
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kevin Garnett2
(rebounds, blocks)
2
(rebounds, blocks)
14
Playoffs
Michael Jordan3
(points, assists, steals)
3
(points, assists, steals)
13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kevin Garnett6
stats
6
stats
0
stats
Michael Jordan6
stats
8
stats
2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kevin Garnett5
stats
7
stats
0
stats
Michael Jordan6
stats
7
stats
3
stats
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...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Michael Jordan had better averages in points, assists and steals while Kevin Garnett had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kevin Garnett had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+3.1), total rebounds (+3.8) and blocks (+0.6)
- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+12.3), field goals made (+4.2), 3-pointers made (+0.4), free throws made (+3.5), assists (+1.6) and steals (+1.0)
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- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.4), 3-pointers attempted (+1.3) and free throws attempted (+4.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Kevin Garnett 17.8
Michael Jordan 30.1
+12.3
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 7.2
Michael Jordan 11.4
+4.2
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 14.5
Michael Jordan 22.9
+8.4
Kevin Garnett 0.1
Michael Jordan 0.5
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 0.4
Michael Jordan 1.7
+1.3
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 3.3
Michael Jordan 6.8
+3.5
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 4.2
Michael Jordan 8.2
+4.0
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 2.2
+0.6
Michael Jordan 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 7.8
+3.1
Michael Jordan 4.7
Kevin Garnett 10.0
+3.8
Michael Jordan 6.2
Kevin Garnett 3.7
Michael Jordan 5.3
+1.6
Kevin Garnett 1.3
Michael Jordan 2.3
+1.0
Kevin Garnett 1.4
+0.6
Michael Jordan 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 2.2
Michael Jordan 2.7
+0.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 2.4
Michael Jordan 2.6
+0.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kevin Garnett played more years (+6) and games (+390), and had more offensive rebounds (+1,541), defensive rebounds (+6,449), total rebounds (+7,990) and blocks (+1,144)
- Michael Jordan had more points (+6,221), field goals made (+1,687), 3-pointers made (+407), free throws made (+2,440), assists (+188) and steals (+655)
- Kevin Garnett had more turnovers (+255) and personal fouls (+778)
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- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+3,395), 3-pointers attempted (+1,146) and free throws attempted (+2,582)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Kevin Garnett 21
+6
Michael Jordan 15
Kevin Garnett 1,462
+390
Michael Jordan 1,072
Kevin Garnett 26,071
Michael Jordan 32,292
+6,221
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 10,505
Michael Jordan 12,192
+1,687
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 21,142
Michael Jordan 24,537
+3,395
Kevin Garnett 174
Michael Jordan 581
+407
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 632
Michael Jordan 1,778
+1,146
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 4,887
Michael Jordan 7,327
+2,440
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 6,190
Michael Jordan 8,772
+2,582
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 3,209
+1,541
Michael Jordan 1,668
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 11,453
+6,449
Michael Jordan 5,004
Kevin Garnett 14,662
+7,990
Michael Jordan 6,672
Kevin Garnett 5,445
Michael Jordan 5,633
+188
Kevin Garnett 1,859
Michael Jordan 2,514
+655
Kevin Garnett 2,037
+1,144
Michael Jordan 893
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 3,179
+255
Michael Jordan 2,924
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 3,561
+778
Michael Jordan 2,783

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Michael Jordan had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Kevin Garnett. They are tied in field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Garnett 49.7%
Michael Jordan 49.7%
3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett 27.5%
Michael Jordan 32.7%
+5.2
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett 78.9%
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+4.6

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kevin Garnett had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+3.8), total rebounds (+4.3) and blocks (+0.4)
- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+15.2), field goals made (+4.8), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+4.9), assists (+2.4) and steals (+0.9)
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- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
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- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.6), 3-pointers attempted (+2.1) and free throws attempted (+5.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Kevin Garnett 18.2
Michael Jordan 33.4
+15.2
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 7.4
Michael Jordan 12.2
+4.8
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 15.5
Michael Jordan 25.1
+9.6
Kevin Garnett 0.1
Michael Jordan 0.8
+0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 0.4
Michael Jordan 2.5
+2.1
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 3.3
Michael Jordan 8.2
+4.9
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 4.1
Michael Jordan 9.9
+5.8
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 2.2
+0.5
Michael Jordan 1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 8.5
+3.8
Michael Jordan 4.7
Kevin Garnett 10.7
+4.3
Michael Jordan 6.4
Kevin Garnett 3.3
Michael Jordan 5.7
+2.4
Kevin Garnett 1.2
Michael Jordan 2.1
+0.9
Kevin Garnett 1.3
+0.4
Michael Jordan 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 2.4
Michael Jordan 3.1
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 3.0
Michael Jordan 3.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kevin Garnett played more years (+1) and had more offensive rebounds (+15), defensive rebounds (+367), total rebounds (+382) and blocks (+28)
- Michael Jordan played more games (+36) and had more points (+3,386), field goals made (+1,129), 3-pointers made (+133), free throws made (+995), assists (+551) and steals (+198)
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- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+204) and personal fouls (+110)
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- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+2,281), 3-pointers attempted (+391) and free throws attempted (+1,173)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Kevin Garnett 14
+1
Michael Jordan 13
Kevin Garnett 143
Michael Jordan 179
+36
Kevin Garnett 2,601
Michael Jordan 5,987
+3,386
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 1,059
Michael Jordan 2,188
+1,129
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 2,216
Michael Jordan 4,497
+2,281
Kevin Garnett 15
Michael Jordan 148
+133
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 55
Michael Jordan 446
+391
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 468
Michael Jordan 1,463
+995
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 593
Michael Jordan 1,766
+1,173
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 320
+15
Michael Jordan 305
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 1,214
+367
Michael Jordan 847
Kevin Garnett 1,534
+382
Michael Jordan 1,152
Kevin Garnett 471
Michael Jordan 1,022
+551
Kevin Garnett 178
Michael Jordan 376
+198
Kevin Garnett 186
+28
Michael Jordan 158
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 342
Michael Jordan 546
+204
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 431
Michael Jordan 541
+110

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Michael Jordan had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Kevin Garnett.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Garnett 47.8%
Michael Jordan 48.7%
+0.9
3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett 27.3%
Michael Jordan 33.2%
+5.9
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett 78.9%
Michael Jordan 82.8%
+3.9