Complete Stats Comparison of Kobe Bryant and David Robinson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kobe Bryant and David Robinson 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
(points, assists)		3
(points, assists, steals)		20
seasons
David Robinson2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		14
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
Kobe Bryant3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		15
Playoffs
David Robinson2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		12
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		8
stats		2
stats
David Robinson5
stats		6
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kobe Bryant7
stats		8
stats		2
stats
David Robinson5
stats		6
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, Kobe Bryant had better averages in points and assists while David Robinson had better averages in rebounds and blocks. They are tied in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kobe Bryant had better averages in points (+3.9), field goals made (+1.2), 3-pointers made (+1.4), free throws made (+0.1) and assists (+2.2)
- David Robinson had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.0), defensive rebounds (+3.4), total rebounds (+5.4) and blocks (+2.5)
- Kobe Bryant had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.6)
- David Robinson had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Kobe Bryant had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.1) and 3-pointers attempted (+4.0)
- David Robinson had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kobe Bryant 25.0
+3.9
David Robinson 21.1
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 8.7
+1.2
David Robinson 7.5
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 19.5
+5.1
David Robinson 14.4
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 1.4
+1.4
David Robinson 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 4.1
+4.0
David Robinson 0.1
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 6.2
+0.1
David Robinson 6.1
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 7.4
David Robinson 8.3
+0.9
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1.1
David Robinson 3.1
+2.0
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 4.1
David Robinson 7.5
+3.4
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 5.2
David Robinson 10.6
+5.4
Assists
Kobe Bryant 4.7
+2.2
David Robinson 2.5
Steals
Kobe Bryant 1.4
David Robinson 1.4
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 0.5
David Robinson 3.0
+2.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 3.0
+0.6
David Robinson 2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 2.5
David Robinson 2.9
+0.4

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, assists and steals while David Robinson had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kobe Bryant played more years (+6) and games (+359), and had more points (+12,853), field goals made (+4,354), 3-pointers made (+1,802), free throws made (+2,343), assists (+3,865) and steals (+556)
- David Robinson had more offensive rebounds (+1,584), defensive rebounds (+1,866), total rebounds (+3,450) and blocks (+2,314)
- Kobe Bryant had more turnovers (+1,593) and personal fouls (+518)
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- Kobe Bryant had more field goals attempted (+11,979), 3-pointers attempted (+5,446) and free throws attempted (+1,810)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kobe Bryant 20
+6
David Robinson 14
Games
Kobe Bryant 1,346
+359
David Robinson 987
Points
Kobe Bryant 33,643
+12,853
David Robinson 20,790
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 11,719
+4,354
David Robinson 7,365
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 26,200
+11,979
David Robinson 14,221
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 1,827
+1,802
David Robinson 25
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 5,546
+5,446
David Robinson 100
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 8,378
+2,343
David Robinson 6,035
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 10,011
+1,810
David Robinson 8,201
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1,499
David Robinson 3,083
+1,584
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 5,548
David Robinson 7,414
+1,866
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 7,047
David Robinson 10,497
+3,450
Assists
Kobe Bryant 6,306
+3,865
David Robinson 2,441
Steals
Kobe Bryant 1,944
+556
David Robinson 1,388
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 640
David Robinson 2,954
+2,314
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 4,010
+1,593
David Robinson 2,417
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 3,353
+518
David Robinson 2,835

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kobe Bryant had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while David Robinson had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kobe Bryant 44.7%
David Robinson 51.8%
+7.1
3-Point Percentage
Kobe Bryant 32.9%
+7.9
David Robinson 25.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Kobe Bryant 83.7%
+10.1
David Robinson 73.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kobe Bryant had better averages in points (+7.5), field goals made (+3.0), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+0.4), assists (+2.4) and steals (+0.2)
- David Robinson had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.0), defensive rebounds (+3.6), total rebounds (+5.5) and blocks (+1.8)
- Kobe Bryant had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.6)
- David Robinson had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Kobe Bryant had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.5) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.9)
- David Robinson had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kobe Bryant 25.6
+7.5
David Robinson 18.1
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 9.2
+3.0
David Robinson 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 20.5
+7.5
David Robinson 13.0
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 1.3
+1.3
David Robinson 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 4.0
+3.9
David Robinson 0.1
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 6.0
+0.4
David Robinson 5.6
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 7.4
David Robinson 7.9
+0.5
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1.0
David Robinson 3.0
+2.0
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 4.0
David Robinson 7.6
+3.6
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 5.1
David Robinson 10.6
+5.5
Assists
Kobe Bryant 4.7
+2.4
David Robinson 2.3
Steals
Kobe Bryant 1.4
+0.2
David Robinson 1.2
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 0.7
David Robinson 2.5
+1.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 2.9
+0.6
David Robinson 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 3.0
David Robinson 3.4
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Kobe Bryant had more total points, assists and steals while David Robinson had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kobe Bryant played more years (+3) and games (+97), and had more points (+3,419), field goals made (+1,246), 3-pointers made (+291), free throws made (+636), assists (+760) and steals (+159)
- David Robinson had more offensive rebounds (+137), defensive rebounds (+45), total rebounds (+182) and blocks (+168)
- Kobe Bryant had more turnovers (+367) and personal fouls (+237)
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- Kobe Bryant had more field goals attempted (+2,895), 3-pointers attempted (+872) and free throws attempted (+651)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kobe Bryant 15
+3
David Robinson 12
Games
Kobe Bryant 220
+97
David Robinson 123
Points
Kobe Bryant 5,640
+3,419
David Robinson 2,221
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 2,014
+1,246
David Robinson 768
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 4,499
+2,895
David Robinson 1,604
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 292
+291
David Robinson 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 882
+872
David Robinson 10
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 1,320
+636
David Robinson 684
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 1,617
+651
David Robinson 966
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 230
David Robinson 367
+137
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 889
David Robinson 934
+45
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1,119
David Robinson 1,301
+182
Assists
Kobe Bryant 1,040
+760
David Robinson 280
Steals
Kobe Bryant 310
+159
David Robinson 151
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 144
David Robinson 312
+168
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 647
+367
David Robinson 280
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 660
+237
David Robinson 423

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kobe Bryant had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while David Robinson had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kobe Bryant 44.8%
David Robinson 47.9%
+3.1
3-Point Percentage
Kobe Bryant 33.1%
+23.1
David Robinson 10.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Kobe Bryant 81.6%
+10.8
David Robinson 70.8%
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