Complete Stats Comparison of Kobe Bryant and Manu Ginobili

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kobe Bryant and Manu Ginobili 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 Bryant5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		20
seasons
Manu Ginobili0
0
16
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
Manu Ginobili0
0
15
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kobe Bryant9
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Manu Ginobili2
stats		2
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kobe Bryant9
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Manu Ginobili3
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, Kobe Bryant had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Manu Ginobili.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kobe Bryant had better averages in points (+11.7), field goals made (+4.4), free throws made (+3.0), offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+1.3), total rebounds (+1.7), assists (+0.9), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+0.2)
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- Kobe Bryant had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Kobe Bryant had higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.8), 3-pointers attempted (+0.3) and free throws attempted (+3.5)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kobe Bryant 25.0
+11.7
Manu Ginobili 13.3
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 8.7
+4.4
Manu Ginobili 4.3
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 19.5
+9.8
Manu Ginobili 9.7
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 1.4
Manu Ginobili 1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 4.1
+0.3
Manu Ginobili 3.8
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 6.2
+3.0
Manu Ginobili 3.2
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 7.4
+3.5
Manu Ginobili 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1.1
+0.5
Manu Ginobili 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 4.1
+1.3
Manu Ginobili 2.8
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 5.2
+1.7
Manu Ginobili 3.5
Assists
Kobe Bryant 4.7
+0.9
Manu Ginobili 3.8
Steals
Kobe Bryant 1.4
+0.1
Manu Ginobili 1.3
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 0.5
+0.2
Manu Ginobili 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 3.0
+1.0
Manu Ginobili 2.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 2.5
+0.4
Manu Ginobili 2.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kobe Bryant had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Manu Ginobili.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kobe Bryant played more years (+4) and games (+289), and had more points (+19,600), field goals made (+7,135), 3-pointers made (+332), free throws made (+4,998), offensive rebounds (+814), defensive rebounds (+2,536), total rebounds (+3,350), assists (+2,305), steals (+552) and blocks (+321)
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- Kobe Bryant had more turnovers (+1,894) and personal fouls (+1,141)
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- Kobe Bryant had more field goals attempted (+15,938), 3-pointers attempted (+1,491) and free throws attempted (+5,922)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kobe Bryant 20
+4
Manu Ginobili 16
Games
Kobe Bryant 1,346
+289
Manu Ginobili 1,057
Points
Kobe Bryant 33,643
+19,600
Manu Ginobili 14,043
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 11,719
+7,135
Manu Ginobili 4,584
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 26,200
+15,938
Manu Ginobili 10,262
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 1,827
+332
Manu Ginobili 1,495
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 5,546
+1,491
Manu Ginobili 4,055
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 8,378
+4,998
Manu Ginobili 3,380
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 10,011
+5,922
Manu Ginobili 4,089
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1,499
+814
Manu Ginobili 685
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 5,548
+2,536
Manu Ginobili 3,012
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 7,047
+3,350
Manu Ginobili 3,697
Assists
Kobe Bryant 6,306
+2,305
Manu Ginobili 4,001
Steals
Kobe Bryant 1,944
+552
Manu Ginobili 1,392
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 640
+321
Manu Ginobili 319
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 4,010
+1,894
Manu Ginobili 2,116
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 3,353
+1,141
Manu Ginobili 2,212

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kobe Bryant had better free throw percentage while Manu Ginobili had better 3-point percentage. They are tied in field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kobe Bryant 44.7%
Manu Ginobili 44.7%
3-Point Percentage
Kobe Bryant 32.9%
Manu Ginobili 36.9%
+4.0
Free Throw Percentage
Kobe Bryant 83.7%
+1.0
Manu Ginobili 82.7%

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 Manu Ginobili.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kobe Bryant had better averages in points (+11.6), field goals made (+4.8), free throws made (+2.2), offensive rebounds (+0.3), defensive rebounds (+0.7), total rebounds (+1.1), assists (+0.9), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+0.4)
- Manu Ginobili had better average in 3-pointers made (+0.2)
- Kobe Bryant had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Kobe Bryant had higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.4) and free throws attempted (+2.8)
- Manu Ginobili had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kobe Bryant 25.6
+11.6
Manu Ginobili 14.0
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 9.2
+4.8
Manu Ginobili 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 20.5
+10.4
Manu Ginobili 10.1
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 1.3
Manu Ginobili 1.5
+0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 4.0
Manu Ginobili 4.2
+0.2
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 6.0
+2.2
Manu Ginobili 3.8
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 7.4
+2.8
Manu Ginobili 4.6
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1.0
+0.3
Manu Ginobili 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 4.0
+0.7
Manu Ginobili 3.3
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 5.1
+1.1
Manu Ginobili 4.0
Assists
Kobe Bryant 4.7
+0.9
Manu Ginobili 3.8
Steals
Kobe Bryant 1.4
+0.1
Manu Ginobili 1.3
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 0.7
+0.4
Manu Ginobili 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 2.9
+0.7
Manu Ginobili 2.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 3.0
+0.3
Manu Ginobili 2.7

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 Manu Ginobili.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kobe Bryant played more games (+2) and had more points (+2,586), field goals made (+1,058), free throws made (+502), offensive rebounds (+75), defensive rebounds (+170), total rebounds (+245), assists (+213), steals (+18) and blocks (+83)
- Manu Ginobili had more 3-pointers made (+32)
- Kobe Bryant had more turnovers (+166) and personal fouls (+72)
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- Kobe Bryant had more field goals attempted (+2,290) and free throws attempted (+616)
- Manu Ginobili had more 3-pointers attempted (+23)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kobe Bryant 15
Manu Ginobili 15
Games
Kobe Bryant 220
+2
Manu Ginobili 218
Points
Kobe Bryant 5,640
+2,586
Manu Ginobili 3,054
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 2,014
+1,058
Manu Ginobili 956
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 4,499
+2,290
Manu Ginobili 2,209
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 292
Manu Ginobili 324
+32
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 882
Manu Ginobili 905
+23
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 1,320
+502
Manu Ginobili 818
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 1,617
+616
Manu Ginobili 1,001
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 230
+75
Manu Ginobili 155
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 889
+170
Manu Ginobili 719
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1,119
+245
Manu Ginobili 874
Assists
Kobe Bryant 1,040
+213
Manu Ginobili 827
Steals
Kobe Bryant 310
+18
Manu Ginobili 292
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 144
+83
Manu Ginobili 61
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 647
+166
Manu Ginobili 481
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 660
+72
Manu Ginobili 588

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kobe Bryant 44.8%
+1.5
Manu Ginobili 43.3%
3-Point Percentage
Kobe Bryant 33.1%
Manu Ginobili 35.8%
+2.7
Free Throw Percentage
Kobe Bryant 81.6%
Manu Ginobili 81.7%
+0.1
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