Complete Stats Comparison of Kevin Garnett and Steve Nash

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kevin Garnett and Steve Nash 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 Garnett4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		21
seasons
Steve Nash1
(assists)		1
(assists)		18
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, steals, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		14
Playoffs
Steve Nash1
(assists)		1
(assists)		12
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kevin Garnett9
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Steve Nash3
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kevin Garnett8
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Steve Nash3
stats		3
stats		2
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, Kevin Garnett had better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kevin Garnett had better averages in points (+3.5), field goals made (+2.0), free throws made (+0.8), offensive rebounds (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+5.3), total rebounds (+7.0), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+1.3)
- Steve Nash had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.3) and assists (+4.8)
- Kevin Garnett had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Steve Nash had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
- Kevin Garnett had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.9) and free throws attempted (+1.4)
- Steve Nash had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kevin Garnett 17.8
+3.5
Steve Nash 14.3
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 7.2
+2.0
Steve Nash 5.2
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 14.5
+3.9
Steve Nash 10.6
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Garnett 0.1
Steve Nash 1.4
+1.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 0.4
Steve Nash 3.2
+2.8
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 3.3
+0.8
Steve Nash 2.5
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 4.2
+1.4
Steve Nash 2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 2.2
+1.7
Steve Nash 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 7.8
+5.3
Steve Nash 2.5
Total Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 10.0
+7.0
Steve Nash 3.0
Assists
Kevin Garnett 3.7
Steve Nash 8.5
+4.8
Steals
Kevin Garnett 1.3
+0.6
Steve Nash 0.7
Blocks
Kevin Garnett 1.4
+1.3
Steve Nash 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 2.2
Steve Nash 2.9
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 2.4
+0.8
Steve Nash 1.6

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, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kevin Garnett played more years (+3) and games (+245), and had more points (+8,684), field goals made (+4,184), free throws made (+1,827), offensive rebounds (+2,566), defensive rebounds (+8,454), total rebounds (+11,020), steals (+960) and blocks (+1,935)
- Steve Nash had more 3-pointers made (+1,511) and assists (+4,890)
- Kevin Garnett had more personal fouls (+1,579)
- Steve Nash had more turnovers (+299)
- Kevin Garnett had more field goals attempted (+8,250) and free throws attempted (+2,806)
- Steve Nash had more 3-pointers attempted (+3,307)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kevin Garnett 21
+3
Steve Nash 18
Games
Kevin Garnett 1,462
+245
Steve Nash 1,217
Points
Kevin Garnett 26,071
+8,684
Steve Nash 17,387
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 10,505
+4,184
Steve Nash 6,321
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 21,142
+8,250
Steve Nash 12,892
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Garnett 174
Steve Nash 1,685
+1,511
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 632
Steve Nash 3,939
+3,307
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 4,887
+1,827
Steve Nash 3,060
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 6,190
+2,806
Steve Nash 3,384
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 3,209
+2,566
Steve Nash 643
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 11,453
+8,454
Steve Nash 2,999
Total Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 14,662
+11,020
Steve Nash 3,642
Assists
Kevin Garnett 5,445
Steve Nash 10,335
+4,890
Steals
Kevin Garnett 1,859
+960
Steve Nash 899
Blocks
Kevin Garnett 2,037
+1,935
Steve Nash 102
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 3,179
Steve Nash 3,478
+299
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 3,561
+1,579
Steve Nash 1,982

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Garnett 49.7%
+0.7
Steve Nash 49.0%
3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett 27.5%
Steve Nash 42.8%
+15.3
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett 78.9%
Steve Nash 90.4%
+11.5

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, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kevin Garnett had better averages in points (+0.9), field goals made (+1.2), offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+5.5), total rebounds (+7.2), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+1.2)
- Steve Nash had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.4) and assists (+5.5)
- Kevin Garnett had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.0)
- Steve Nash had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.8)
- Kevin Garnett had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.3) and free throws attempted (+0.4)
- Steve Nash had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kevin Garnett 18.2
+0.9
Steve Nash 17.3
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 7.4
+1.2
Steve Nash 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 15.5
+2.3
Steve Nash 13.2
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Garnett 0.1
Steve Nash 1.5
+1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 0.4
Steve Nash 3.7
+3.3
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 3.3
Steve Nash 3.3
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 4.1
+0.4
Steve Nash 3.7
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 2.2
+1.6
Steve Nash 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 8.5
+5.5
Steve Nash 3.0
Total Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 10.7
+7.2
Steve Nash 3.5
Assists
Kevin Garnett 3.3
Steve Nash 8.8
+5.5
Steals
Kevin Garnett 1.2
+0.6
Steve Nash 0.6
Blocks
Kevin Garnett 1.3
+1.2
Steve Nash 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 2.4
Steve Nash 3.2
+0.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 3.0
+1.0
Steve Nash 2.0

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, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kevin Garnett played more years (+2) and games (+23), and had more points (+529), field goals made (+310), free throws made (+72), offensive rebounds (+252), defensive rebounds (+860), total rebounds (+1,112), steals (+112) and blocks (+172)
- Steve Nash had more 3-pointers made (+163) and assists (+590)
- Kevin Garnett had more personal fouls (+192)
- Steve Nash had more turnovers (+41)
- Kevin Garnett had more field goals attempted (+632) and free throws attempted (+153)
- Steve Nash had more 3-pointers attempted (+383)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kevin Garnett 14
+2
Steve Nash 12
Games
Kevin Garnett 143
+23
Steve Nash 120
Points
Kevin Garnett 2,601
+529
Steve Nash 2,072
Field Goals Made
Kevin Garnett 1,059
+310
Steve Nash 749
Field Goals Attempted
Kevin Garnett 2,216
+632
Steve Nash 1,584
3-Pointers Made
Kevin Garnett 15
Steve Nash 178
+163
3-Pointers Attempted
Kevin Garnett 55
Steve Nash 438
+383
Free Throws Made
Kevin Garnett 468
+72
Steve Nash 396
Free Throws Attempted
Kevin Garnett 593
+153
Steve Nash 440
Offensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 320
+252
Steve Nash 68
Defensive Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 1,214
+860
Steve Nash 354
Total Rebounds
Kevin Garnett 1,534
+1,112
Steve Nash 422
Assists
Kevin Garnett 471
Steve Nash 1,061
+590
Steals
Kevin Garnett 178
+112
Steve Nash 66
Blocks
Kevin Garnett 186
+172
Steve Nash 14
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 342
Steve Nash 383
+41
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kevin Garnett 431
+192
Steve Nash 239

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Garnett 47.8%
+0.5
Steve Nash 47.3%
3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett 27.3%
Steve Nash 40.6%
+13.3
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett 78.9%
Steve Nash 90.0%
+11.1
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