Complete Stats Comparison of Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson 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
Kobe Bryant2
(rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		20
seasons
Allen Iverson3
(points, assists, steals)		1
(steals)		14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kobe Bryant2
(rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
Allen Iverson3
(points, assists, steals)		0
8
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kobe Bryant6
stats		11
stats		3
stats
Allen Iverson6
stats		3
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kobe Bryant5
stats		12
stats		3
stats
Allen Iverson7
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, Allen Iverson had better averages in points, assists and steals while Kobe Bryant had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kobe Bryant had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.2), offensive rebounds (+0.3), defensive rebounds (+1.2), total rebounds (+1.5) and blocks (+0.3)
- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+1.7), field goals made (+0.6), free throws made (+0.8), assists (+1.5) and steals (+0.8)
- Kobe Bryant had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.6)
- Kobe Bryant had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.4)
- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.3) and free throws attempted (+1.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kobe Bryant 25.0
Allen Iverson 26.7
+1.7
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 8.7
Allen Iverson 9.3
+0.6
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 19.5
Allen Iverson 21.8
+2.3
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 1.4
+0.2
Allen Iverson 1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 4.1
+0.4
Allen Iverson 3.7
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 6.2
Allen Iverson 7.0
+0.8
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 7.4
Allen Iverson 8.9
+1.5
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1.1
+0.3
Allen Iverson 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 4.1
+1.2
Allen Iverson 2.9
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 5.2
+1.5
Allen Iverson 3.7
Assists
Kobe Bryant 4.7
Allen Iverson 6.2
+1.5
Steals
Kobe Bryant 1.4
Allen Iverson 2.2
+0.8
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 0.5
+0.3
Allen Iverson 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 3.0
Allen Iverson 3.6
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 2.5
+0.6
Allen Iverson 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, Kobe Bryant had more total points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Allen Iverson had more total steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kobe Bryant played more years (+6) and games (+432), and had more points (+9,275), field goals made (+3,252), 3-pointers made (+768), free throws made (+2,003), offensive rebounds (+754), defensive rebounds (+2,899), total rebounds (+3,653), assists (+682) and blocks (+476)
- Allen Iverson had more steals (+39)
- Kobe Bryant had more turnovers (+748) and personal fouls (+1,576)
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- Kobe Bryant had more field goals attempted (+6,294), 3-pointers attempted (+2,163) and free throws attempted (+1,843)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kobe Bryant 20
+6
Allen Iverson 14
Games
Kobe Bryant 1,346
+432
Allen Iverson 914
Points
Kobe Bryant 33,643
+9,275
Allen Iverson 24,368
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 11,719
+3,252
Allen Iverson 8,467
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 26,200
+6,294
Allen Iverson 19,906
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 1,827
+768
Allen Iverson 1,059
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 5,546
+2,163
Allen Iverson 3,383
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 8,378
+2,003
Allen Iverson 6,375
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 10,011
+1,843
Allen Iverson 8,168
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1,499
+754
Allen Iverson 745
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 5,548
+2,899
Allen Iverson 2,649
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 7,047
+3,653
Allen Iverson 3,394
Assists
Kobe Bryant 6,306
+682
Allen Iverson 5,624
Steals
Kobe Bryant 1,944
Allen Iverson 1,983
+39
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 640
+476
Allen Iverson 164
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 4,010
+748
Allen Iverson 3,262
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 3,353
+1,576
Allen Iverson 1,777

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kobe Bryant had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Allen Iverson.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kobe Bryant 44.7%
+2.2
Allen Iverson 42.5%
3-Point Percentage
Kobe Bryant 32.9%
+1.6
Allen Iverson 31.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Kobe Bryant 83.7%
+5.7
Allen Iverson 78.0%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had better averages in points, assists and steals while Kobe Bryant had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kobe Bryant had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+1.0), total rebounds (+1.3) and blocks (+0.5)
- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+4.1), field goals made (+1.4), 3-pointers made (+0.4), free throws made (+0.7), assists (+1.3) and steals (+0.7)
- Kobe Bryant had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
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- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.0), 3-pointers attempted (+1.3) and free throws attempted (+1.4)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kobe Bryant 25.6
Allen Iverson 29.7
+4.1
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 9.2
Allen Iverson 10.6
+1.4
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 20.5
Allen Iverson 26.5
+6.0
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 1.3
Allen Iverson 1.7
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 4.0
Allen Iverson 5.3
+1.3
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 6.0
Allen Iverson 6.7
+0.7
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 7.4
Allen Iverson 8.8
+1.4
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1.0
+0.2
Allen Iverson 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 4.0
+1.0
Allen Iverson 3.0
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 5.1
+1.3
Allen Iverson 3.8
Assists
Kobe Bryant 4.7
Allen Iverson 6.0
+1.3
Steals
Kobe Bryant 1.4
Allen Iverson 2.1
+0.7
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 0.7
+0.5
Allen Iverson 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 2.9
Allen Iverson 3.1
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 3.0
+0.8
Allen Iverson 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kobe Bryant had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Allen Iverson.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kobe Bryant played more years (+7) and games (+149), and had more points (+3,529), field goals made (+1,259), 3-pointers made (+169), free throws made (+842), offensive rebounds (+171), defensive rebounds (+675), total rebounds (+846), assists (+615), steals (+163) and blocks (+130)
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- Kobe Bryant had more turnovers (+426) and personal fouls (+503)
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- Kobe Bryant had more field goals attempted (+2,617), 3-pointers attempted (+506) and free throws attempted (+991)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kobe Bryant 15
+7
Allen Iverson 8
Games
Kobe Bryant 220
+149
Allen Iverson 71
Points
Kobe Bryant 5,640
+3,529
Allen Iverson 2,111
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 2,014
+1,259
Allen Iverson 755
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 4,499
+2,617
Allen Iverson 1,882
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 292
+169
Allen Iverson 123
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 882
+506
Allen Iverson 376
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 1,320
+842
Allen Iverson 478
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 1,617
+991
Allen Iverson 626
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 230
+171
Allen Iverson 59
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 889
+675
Allen Iverson 214
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1,119
+846
Allen Iverson 273
Assists
Kobe Bryant 1,040
+615
Allen Iverson 425
Steals
Kobe Bryant 310
+163
Allen Iverson 147
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 144
+130
Allen Iverson 14
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 647
+426
Allen Iverson 221
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 660
+503
Allen Iverson 157

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kobe Bryant had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Allen Iverson.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kobe Bryant 44.8%
+4.7
Allen Iverson 40.1%
3-Point Percentage
Kobe Bryant 33.1%
+0.4
Allen Iverson 32.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Kobe Bryant 81.6%
+5.2
Allen Iverson 76.4%
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