Complete Stats Comparison of Kobe Bryant and DeMarcus Cousins

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kobe Bryant and DeMarcus Cousins 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 Bryant3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		20
seasons
DeMarcus Cousins2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		11
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kobe Bryant5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
DeMarcus Cousins0
0
3
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kobe Bryant8
stats		10
stats		1
stat
DeMarcus Cousins4
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kobe Bryant10
stats		12
stats		1
stat
DeMarcus Cousins2
stats		2
stats		2
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, Kobe Bryant had better averages in points, assists and steals while DeMarcus Cousins had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kobe Bryant had better averages in points (+5.4), field goals made (+1.7), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+1.2), assists (+1.7) and steals (+0.1)
- DeMarcus Cousins had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.5), defensive rebounds (+3.5), total rebounds (+5.0) and blocks (+0.6)
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- DeMarcus Cousins had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+1.2)
- Kobe Bryant had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.3), 3-pointers attempted (+2.1) and free throws attempted (+0.7)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kobe Bryant 25.0
+5.4
DeMarcus Cousins 19.6
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 8.7
+1.7
DeMarcus Cousins 7.0
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 19.5
+4.3
DeMarcus Cousins 15.2
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 1.4
+0.7
DeMarcus Cousins 0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 4.1
+2.1
DeMarcus Cousins 2.0
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 6.2
+1.2
DeMarcus Cousins 5.0
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 7.4
+0.7
DeMarcus Cousins 6.7
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1.1
DeMarcus Cousins 2.6
+1.5
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 4.1
DeMarcus Cousins 7.6
+3.5
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 5.2
DeMarcus Cousins 10.2
+5.0
Assists
Kobe Bryant 4.7
+1.7
DeMarcus Cousins 3.0
Steals
Kobe Bryant 1.4
+0.1
DeMarcus Cousins 1.3
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 0.5
DeMarcus Cousins 1.1
+0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 3.0
DeMarcus Cousins 3.3
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 2.5
DeMarcus Cousins 3.7
+1.2

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 steals while DeMarcus Cousins had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kobe Bryant played more years (+9) and games (+692), and had more points (+20,841), field goals made (+7,157), 3-pointers made (+1,401), free throws made (+5,126), defensive rebounds (+576), total rebounds (+383), assists (+4,327) and steals (+1,070)
- DeMarcus Cousins had more offensive rebounds (+193) and blocks (+102)
- Kobe Bryant had more turnovers (+1,861) and personal fouls (+932)
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- Kobe Bryant had more field goals attempted (+16,276), 3-pointers attempted (+4,258) and free throws attempted (+5,600)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kobe Bryant 20
+9
DeMarcus Cousins 11
Games
Kobe Bryant 1,346
+692
DeMarcus Cousins 654
Points
Kobe Bryant 33,643
+20,841
DeMarcus Cousins 12,802
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 11,719
+7,157
DeMarcus Cousins 4,562
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 26,200
+16,276
DeMarcus Cousins 9,924
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 1,827
+1,401
DeMarcus Cousins 426
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 5,546
+4,258
DeMarcus Cousins 1,288
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 8,378
+5,126
DeMarcus Cousins 3,252
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 10,011
+5,600
DeMarcus Cousins 4,411
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1,499
DeMarcus Cousins 1,692
+193
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 5,548
+576
DeMarcus Cousins 4,972
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 7,047
+383
DeMarcus Cousins 6,664
Assists
Kobe Bryant 6,306
+4,327
DeMarcus Cousins 1,979
Steals
Kobe Bryant 1,944
+1,070
DeMarcus Cousins 874
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 640
DeMarcus Cousins 742
+102
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 4,010
+1,861
DeMarcus Cousins 2,149
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 3,353
+932
DeMarcus Cousins 2,421

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kobe Bryant 44.7%
DeMarcus Cousins 46.0%
+1.3
3-Point Percentage
Kobe Bryant 32.9%
DeMarcus Cousins 33.1%
+0.2
Free Throw Percentage
Kobe Bryant 83.7%
+10.0
DeMarcus Cousins 73.7%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kobe Bryant had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than DeMarcus Cousins.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kobe Bryant had better averages in points (+17.2), field goals made (+6.2), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+4.1), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+1.4), total rebounds (+1.6), assists (+3.2), steals (+0.9) and blocks (+0.2)
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- Kobe Bryant had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.3) and personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Kobe Bryant had higher averages in field goals attempted (+14.3), 3-pointers attempted (+2.6) and free throws attempted (+4.7)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kobe Bryant 25.6
+17.2
DeMarcus Cousins 8.4
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 9.2
+6.2
DeMarcus Cousins 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 20.5
+14.3
DeMarcus Cousins 6.2
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 1.3
+0.7
DeMarcus Cousins 0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 4.0
+2.6
DeMarcus Cousins 1.4
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 6.0
+4.1
DeMarcus Cousins 1.9
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 7.4
+4.7
DeMarcus Cousins 2.7
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1.0
+0.1
DeMarcus Cousins 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 4.0
+1.4
DeMarcus Cousins 2.6
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 5.1
+1.6
DeMarcus Cousins 3.5
Assists
Kobe Bryant 4.7
+3.2
DeMarcus Cousins 1.5
Steals
Kobe Bryant 1.4
+0.9
DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 0.7
+0.2
DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 2.9
+1.3
DeMarcus Cousins 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 3.0
+0.7
DeMarcus Cousins 2.3

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 DeMarcus Cousins.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kobe Bryant played more years (+12) and games (+200), and had more points (+5,473), field goals made (+1,955), 3-pointers made (+281), free throws made (+1,282), offensive rebounds (+212), defensive rebounds (+837), total rebounds (+1,049), assists (+1,010), steals (+300) and blocks (+134)
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- Kobe Bryant had more turnovers (+616) and personal fouls (+614)
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- Kobe Bryant had more field goals attempted (+4,375), 3-pointers attempted (+854) and free throws attempted (+1,563)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kobe Bryant 15
+12
DeMarcus Cousins 3
Games
Kobe Bryant 220
+200
DeMarcus Cousins 20
Points
Kobe Bryant 5,640
+5,473
DeMarcus Cousins 167
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 2,014
+1,955
DeMarcus Cousins 59
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 4,499
+4,375
DeMarcus Cousins 124
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 292
+281
DeMarcus Cousins 11
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 882
+854
DeMarcus Cousins 28
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 1,320
+1,282
DeMarcus Cousins 38
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 1,617
+1,563
DeMarcus Cousins 54
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 230
+212
DeMarcus Cousins 18
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 889
+837
DeMarcus Cousins 52
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1,119
+1,049
DeMarcus Cousins 70
Assists
Kobe Bryant 1,040
+1,010
DeMarcus Cousins 30
Steals
Kobe Bryant 310
+300
DeMarcus Cousins 10
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 144
+134
DeMarcus Cousins 10
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 647
+616
DeMarcus Cousins 31
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 660
+614
DeMarcus Cousins 46

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kobe Bryant 44.8%
DeMarcus Cousins 47.6%
+2.8
3-Point Percentage
Kobe Bryant 33.1%
DeMarcus Cousins 39.3%
+6.2
Free Throw Percentage
Kobe Bryant 81.6%
+11.2
DeMarcus Cousins 70.4%
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