Complete Stats Comparison of Kyrie Irving and Arvydas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kyrie Irving and Arvydas Sabonis 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

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
Kyrie Irving3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		14
seasons
Arvydas Sabonis2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kyrie Irving3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		7
Playoffs
Arvydas Sabonis2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(rebounds)		7
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kyrie Irving7
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Arvydas Sabonis5
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kyrie Irving7
stats		9
stats		3
stats
Arvydas Sabonis5
stats		4
stats		0
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Kyrie Irving has better averages in points, assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kyrie Irving has better averages in points (+11.7), field goals made (+4.3), 3-pointers made (+2.1), free throws made (+1.0), assists (+3.5) and steals (+0.5)
- Arvydas Sabonis has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+2.4), total rebounds (+3.2) and blocks (+0.7)
- Kyrie Irving has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
- Arvydas Sabonis has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Kyrie Irving has higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.5), 3-pointers attempted (+5.2) and free throws attempted (+0.7)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kyrie Irving 23.7
+11.7
Arvydas Sabonis 12.0
Field Goals Made
Kyrie Irving 8.7
+4.3
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Kyrie Irving 18.4
+9.5
Arvydas Sabonis 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Kyrie Irving 2.4
+2.1
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Kyrie Irving 6.1
+5.2
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Kyrie Irving 3.8
+1.0
Arvydas Sabonis 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Kyrie Irving 4.3
+0.7
Arvydas Sabonis 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
+0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 3.3
Arvydas Sabonis 5.7
+2.4
Total Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 4.1
Arvydas Sabonis 7.3
+3.2
Assists
Kyrie Irving 5.6
+3.5
Arvydas Sabonis 2.1
Steals
Kyrie Irving 1.3
+0.5
Arvydas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Kyrie Irving 0.4
Arvydas Sabonis 1.1
+0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 2.5
+0.7
Arvydas Sabonis 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 2.3
Arvydas Sabonis 2.7
+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, Kyrie Irving has more total points, assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kyrie Irving played more years (+7) and games (+309), and has more points (+12,804), field goals made (+4,705), 3-pointers made (+1,740), free throws made (+1,654), assists (+3,401) and steals (+652)
- Arvydas Sabonis has more offensive rebounds (+96), defensive rebounds (+167), total rebounds (+263) and blocks (+157)
- Kyrie Irving has more turnovers (+1,106) and personal fouls (+480)
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- Kyrie Irving has more field goals attempted (+10,153), 3-pointers attempted (+4,348) and free throws attempted (+1,670)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kyrie Irving 14
+7
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Kyrie Irving 779
+309
Arvydas Sabonis 470
Points
Kyrie Irving 18,433
+12,804
Arvydas Sabonis 5,629
Field Goals Made
Kyrie Irving 6,787
+4,705
Arvydas Sabonis 2,082
Field Goals Attempted
Kyrie Irving 14,313
+10,153
Arvydas Sabonis 4,160
3-Pointers Made
Kyrie Irving 1,876
+1,740
Arvydas Sabonis 136
3-Pointers Attempted
Kyrie Irving 4,763
+4,348
Arvydas Sabonis 415
Free Throws Made
Kyrie Irving 2,983
+1,654
Arvydas Sabonis 1,329
Free Throws Attempted
Kyrie Irving 3,360
+1,670
Arvydas Sabonis 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 638
Arvydas Sabonis 734
+96
Defensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 2,535
Arvydas Sabonis 2,702
+167
Total Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 3,173
Arvydas Sabonis 3,436
+263
Assists
Kyrie Irving 4,365
+3,401
Arvydas Sabonis 964
Steals
Kyrie Irving 1,022
+652
Arvydas Sabonis 370
Blocks
Kyrie Irving 337
Arvydas Sabonis 494
+157
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 1,943
+1,106
Arvydas Sabonis 837
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 1,770
+480
Arvydas Sabonis 1,290

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kyrie Irving has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Arvydas Sabonis has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kyrie Irving 47.4%
Arvydas Sabonis 50.0%
+2.6
3-Point Percentage
Kyrie Irving 39.4%
+6.6
Arvydas Sabonis 32.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Kyrie Irving 88.8%
+10.2
Arvydas Sabonis 78.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Kyrie Irving has better averages in points, assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kyrie Irving has better averages in points (+10.9), field goals made (+4.1), 3-pointers made (+2.0), free throws made (+0.6), assists (+3.0) and steals (+0.4)
- Arvydas Sabonis has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+3.2), total rebounds (+3.7) and blocks (+0.3)
- Kyrie Irving has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.6)
- Arvydas Sabonis has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.0)
- Kyrie Irving has higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.0), 3-pointers attempted (+5.1) and free throws attempted (+0.3)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kyrie Irving 23.0
+10.9
Arvydas Sabonis 12.1
Field Goals Made
Kyrie Irving 8.5
+4.1
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Kyrie Irving 18.6
+9.0
Arvydas Sabonis 9.6
3-Pointers Made
Kyrie Irving 2.3
+2.0
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Kyrie Irving 6.0
+5.1
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Kyrie Irving 3.7
+0.6
Arvydas Sabonis 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Kyrie Irving 4.2
+0.3
Arvydas Sabonis 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 0.9
Arvydas Sabonis 1.4
+0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 2.8
Arvydas Sabonis 6.0
+3.2
Total Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 3.7
Arvydas Sabonis 7.4
+3.7
Assists
Kyrie Irving 4.9
+3.0
Arvydas Sabonis 1.9
Steals
Kyrie Irving 1.3
+0.4
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Blocks
Kyrie Irving 0.6
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 2.2
+0.6
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 2.4
Arvydas Sabonis 3.4
+1.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Kyrie Irving has more total points, assists, steals and blocks while Arvydas Sabonis has more total rebounds.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kyrie Irving played more games (+45) and has more points (+1,594), field goals made (+593), 3-pointers made (+210), free throws made (+198), offensive rebounds (+11), assists (+374), steals (+80) and blocks (+5)
- Arvydas Sabonis has more defensive rebounds (+36) and total rebounds (+25)
- Kyrie Irving has more turnovers (+133) and personal fouls (+58)
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- Kyrie Irving has more field goals attempted (+1,290), 3-pointers attempted (+527) and free throws attempted (+206)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kyrie Irving 7
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Kyrie Irving 96
+45
Arvydas Sabonis 51
Points
Kyrie Irving 2,211
+1,594
Arvydas Sabonis 617
Field Goals Made
Kyrie Irving 815
+593
Arvydas Sabonis 222
Field Goals Attempted
Kyrie Irving 1,781
+1,290
Arvydas Sabonis 491
3-Pointers Made
Kyrie Irving 225
+210
Arvydas Sabonis 15
3-Pointers Attempted
Kyrie Irving 574
+527
Arvydas Sabonis 47
Free Throws Made
Kyrie Irving 356
+198
Arvydas Sabonis 158
Free Throws Attempted
Kyrie Irving 403
+206
Arvydas Sabonis 197
Offensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 83
+11
Arvydas Sabonis 72
Defensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 270
Arvydas Sabonis 306
+36
Total Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 353
Arvydas Sabonis 378
+25
Assists
Kyrie Irving 471
+374
Arvydas Sabonis 97
Steals
Kyrie Irving 128
+80
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Blocks
Kyrie Irving 53
+5
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 215
+133
Arvydas Sabonis 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 233
+58
Arvydas Sabonis 175

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kyrie Irving has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Arvydas Sabonis.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kyrie Irving 45.8%
+0.6
Arvydas Sabonis 45.2%
3-Point Percentage
Kyrie Irving 39.2%
+7.3
Arvydas Sabonis 31.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Kyrie Irving 88.3%
+8.1
Arvydas Sabonis 80.2%
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