Complete Stats Comparison of Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kobe Bryant 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
Kobe Bryant4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		20
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
Kobe Bryant4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		15
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
Kobe Bryant8
stats		11
stats		0
stats
Steve Nash3
stats		3
stats		3
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kobe Bryant9
stats		11
stats		0
stats
Steve Nash3
stats		3
stats		3
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, rebounds, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kobe Bryant had better averages in points (+10.7), field goals made (+3.5), free throws made (+3.7), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+1.6), total rebounds (+2.2), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.4)
- Steve Nash had better average in assists (+3.8)
- Kobe Bryant had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Kobe Bryant had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.9), 3-pointers attempted (+0.9) and free throws attempted (+4.6)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kobe Bryant 25.0
+10.7
Steve Nash 14.3
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 8.7
+3.5
Steve Nash 5.2
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 19.5
+8.9
Steve Nash 10.6
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 1.4
Steve Nash 1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 4.1
+0.9
Steve Nash 3.2
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 6.2
+3.7
Steve Nash 2.5
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 7.4
+4.6
Steve Nash 2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1.1
+0.6
Steve Nash 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 4.1
+1.6
Steve Nash 2.5
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 5.2
+2.2
Steve Nash 3.0
Assists
Kobe Bryant 4.7
Steve Nash 8.5
+3.8
Steals
Kobe Bryant 1.4
+0.7
Steve Nash 0.7
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 0.5
+0.4
Steve Nash 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 3.0
+0.1
Steve Nash 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 2.5
+0.9
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, Kobe Bryant had more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kobe Bryant played more years (+2) and games (+129), and had more points (+16,256), field goals made (+5,398), 3-pointers made (+142), free throws made (+5,318), offensive rebounds (+856), defensive rebounds (+2,549), total rebounds (+3,405), steals (+1,045) and blocks (+538)
- Steve Nash had more assists (+4,029)
- Kobe Bryant had more turnovers (+532) and personal fouls (+1,371)
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- Kobe Bryant had more field goals attempted (+13,308), 3-pointers attempted (+1,607) and free throws attempted (+6,627)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kobe Bryant 20
+2
Steve Nash 18
Games
Kobe Bryant 1,346
+129
Steve Nash 1,217
Points
Kobe Bryant 33,643
+16,256
Steve Nash 17,387
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 11,719
+5,398
Steve Nash 6,321
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 26,200
+13,308
Steve Nash 12,892
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 1,827
+142
Steve Nash 1,685
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 5,546
+1,607
Steve Nash 3,939
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 8,378
+5,318
Steve Nash 3,060
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 10,011
+6,627
Steve Nash 3,384
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1,499
+856
Steve Nash 643
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 5,548
+2,549
Steve Nash 2,999
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 7,047
+3,405
Steve Nash 3,642
Assists
Kobe Bryant 6,306
Steve Nash 10,335
+4,029
Steals
Kobe Bryant 1,944
+1,045
Steve Nash 899
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 640
+538
Steve Nash 102
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 4,010
+532
Steve Nash 3,478
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 3,353
+1,371
Steve Nash 1,982

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kobe Bryant 44.7%
Steve Nash 49.0%
+4.3
3-Point Percentage
Kobe Bryant 32.9%
Steve Nash 42.8%
+9.9
Free Throw Percentage
Kobe Bryant 83.7%
Steve Nash 90.4%
+6.7

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kobe Bryant had better averages in points (+8.3), field goals made (+3.0), free throws made (+2.7), offensive rebounds (+0.4), defensive rebounds (+1.0), total rebounds (+1.6), steals (+0.8) and blocks (+0.6)
- Steve Nash had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.2) and assists (+4.1)
- Kobe Bryant had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.0)
- Steve Nash had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
- Kobe Bryant had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.3), 3-pointers attempted (+0.3) and free throws attempted (+3.7)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kobe Bryant 25.6
+8.3
Steve Nash 17.3
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 9.2
+3.0
Steve Nash 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 20.5
+7.3
Steve Nash 13.2
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 1.3
Steve Nash 1.5
+0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 4.0
+0.3
Steve Nash 3.7
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 6.0
+2.7
Steve Nash 3.3
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 7.4
+3.7
Steve Nash 3.7
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1.0
+0.4
Steve Nash 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 4.0
+1.0
Steve Nash 3.0
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 5.1
+1.6
Steve Nash 3.5
Assists
Kobe Bryant 4.7
Steve Nash 8.8
+4.1
Steals
Kobe Bryant 1.4
+0.8
Steve Nash 0.6
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 0.7
+0.6
Steve Nash 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 2.9
Steve Nash 3.2
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 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, Kobe Bryant had more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kobe Bryant played more years (+3) and games (+100), and had more points (+3,568), field goals made (+1,265), 3-pointers made (+114), free throws made (+924), offensive rebounds (+162), defensive rebounds (+535), total rebounds (+697), steals (+244) and blocks (+130)
- Steve Nash had more assists (+21)
- Kobe Bryant had more turnovers (+264) and personal fouls (+421)
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- Kobe Bryant had more field goals attempted (+2,915), 3-pointers attempted (+444) and free throws attempted (+1,177)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kobe Bryant 15
+3
Steve Nash 12
Games
Kobe Bryant 220
+100
Steve Nash 120
Points
Kobe Bryant 5,640
+3,568
Steve Nash 2,072
Field Goals Made
Kobe Bryant 2,014
+1,265
Steve Nash 749
Field Goals Attempted
Kobe Bryant 4,499
+2,915
Steve Nash 1,584
3-Pointers Made
Kobe Bryant 292
+114
Steve Nash 178
3-Pointers Attempted
Kobe Bryant 882
+444
Steve Nash 438
Free Throws Made
Kobe Bryant 1,320
+924
Steve Nash 396
Free Throws Attempted
Kobe Bryant 1,617
+1,177
Steve Nash 440
Offensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 230
+162
Steve Nash 68
Defensive Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 889
+535
Steve Nash 354
Total Rebounds
Kobe Bryant 1,119
+697
Steve Nash 422
Assists
Kobe Bryant 1,040
Steve Nash 1,061
+21
Steals
Kobe Bryant 310
+244
Steve Nash 66
Blocks
Kobe Bryant 144
+130
Steve Nash 14
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 647
+264
Steve Nash 383
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kobe Bryant 660
+421
Steve Nash 239

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kobe Bryant 44.8%
Steve Nash 47.3%
+2.5
3-Point Percentage
Kobe Bryant 33.1%
Steve Nash 40.6%
+7.5
Free Throw Percentage
Kobe Bryant 81.6%
Steve Nash 90.0%
+8.4
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