Complete Stats Comparison of Kyrie Irving and Kawhi Leonard

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kyrie Irving and Kawhi Leonard 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
Kyrie Irving2
(points, assists)		2
(points, assists)		14
seasons
Kawhi Leonard3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kyrie Irving2
(points, assists)		1
(assists)		7
Playoffs
Kawhi Leonard3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, 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
Kyrie Irving4
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Kawhi Leonard8
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kyrie Irving4
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Kawhi Leonard8
stats		11
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, Kawhi Leonard has better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Kyrie Irving has better averages in points and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kyrie Irving has better averages in points (+3.6), field goals made (+1.4), 3-pointers made (+0.8) and assists (+2.5)
- Kawhi Leonard has better averages in free throws made (+0.1), offensive rebounds (+0.4), defensive rebounds (+1.9), total rebounds (+2.3), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.2)
- Kyrie Irving has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.8) and personal fouls (+0.6)
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- Kyrie Irving has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.8) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.0)
- Kawhi Leonard has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kyrie Irving 23.7
+3.6
Kawhi Leonard 20.1
Field Goals Made
Kyrie Irving 8.7
+1.4
Kawhi Leonard 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
Kyrie Irving 18.4
+3.8
Kawhi Leonard 14.6
3-Pointers Made
Kyrie Irving 2.4
+0.8
Kawhi Leonard 1.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Kyrie Irving 6.1
+2.0
Kawhi Leonard 4.1
Free Throws Made
Kyrie Irving 3.8
Kawhi Leonard 3.9
+0.1
Free Throws Attempted
Kyrie Irving 4.3
Kawhi Leonard 4.5
+0.2
Offensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 0.8
Kawhi Leonard 1.2
+0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 3.3
Kawhi Leonard 5.2
+1.9
Total Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 4.1
Kawhi Leonard 6.4
+2.3
Assists
Kyrie Irving 5.6
+2.5
Kawhi Leonard 3.1
Steals
Kyrie Irving 1.3
Kawhi Leonard 1.7
+0.4
Blocks
Kyrie Irving 0.4
Kawhi Leonard 0.6
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 2.5
+0.8
Kawhi Leonard 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 2.3
+0.6
Kawhi Leonard 1.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Kawhi Leonard has more total rebounds, steals and blocks while Kyrie Irving has more total points and assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kyrie Irving played more years (+1) and games (+46), and has more points (+3,700), field goals made (+1,435), 3-pointers made (+689), free throws made (+141) and assists (+2,129)
- Kawhi Leonard has more offensive rebounds (+234), defensive rebounds (+1,255), total rebounds (+1,489), steals (+233) and blocks (+134)
- Kyrie Irving has more turnovers (+731) and personal fouls (+545)
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- Kyrie Irving has more field goals attempted (+3,577), 3-pointers attempted (+1,736) and free throws attempted (+54)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kyrie Irving 14
+1
Kawhi Leonard 13
Games
Kyrie Irving 779
+46
Kawhi Leonard 733
Points
Kyrie Irving 18,433
+3,700
Kawhi Leonard 14,733
Field Goals Made
Kyrie Irving 6,787
+1,435
Kawhi Leonard 5,352
Field Goals Attempted
Kyrie Irving 14,313
+3,577
Kawhi Leonard 10,736
3-Pointers Made
Kyrie Irving 1,876
+689
Kawhi Leonard 1,187
3-Pointers Attempted
Kyrie Irving 4,763
+1,736
Kawhi Leonard 3,027
Free Throws Made
Kyrie Irving 2,983
+141
Kawhi Leonard 2,842
Free Throws Attempted
Kyrie Irving 3,360
+54
Kawhi Leonard 3,306
Offensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 638
Kawhi Leonard 872
+234
Defensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 2,535
Kawhi Leonard 3,790
+1,255
Total Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 3,173
Kawhi Leonard 4,662
+1,489
Assists
Kyrie Irving 4,365
+2,129
Kawhi Leonard 2,236
Steals
Kyrie Irving 1,022
Kawhi Leonard 1,255
+233
Blocks
Kyrie Irving 337
Kawhi Leonard 471
+134
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 1,943
+731
Kawhi Leonard 1,212
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 1,770
+545
Kawhi Leonard 1,225

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 Kawhi Leonard has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kyrie Irving 47.4%
Kawhi Leonard 49.9%
+2.5
3-Point Percentage
Kyrie Irving 39.4%
+0.2
Kawhi Leonard 39.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Kyrie Irving 88.8%
+2.8
Kawhi Leonard 86.0%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kyrie Irving has better averages in points (+1.5), field goals made (+0.8), 3-pointers made (+0.6) and assists (+1.9)
- Kawhi Leonard has better averages in free throws made (+0.7), offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+3.2), total rebounds (+4.1), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+0.1)
- Kyrie Irving has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Kyrie Irving has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.6) and 3-pointers attempted (+1.7)
- Kawhi Leonard has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.0)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kyrie Irving 23.0
+1.5
Kawhi Leonard 21.5
Field Goals Made
Kyrie Irving 8.5
+0.8
Kawhi Leonard 7.7
Field Goals Attempted
Kyrie Irving 18.6
+3.6
Kawhi Leonard 15.0
3-Pointers Made
Kyrie Irving 2.3
+0.6
Kawhi Leonard 1.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Kyrie Irving 6.0
+1.7
Kawhi Leonard 4.3
Free Throws Made
Kyrie Irving 3.7
Kawhi Leonard 4.4
+0.7
Free Throws Attempted
Kyrie Irving 4.2
Kawhi Leonard 5.2
+1.0
Offensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 0.9
Kawhi Leonard 1.8
+0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 2.8
Kawhi Leonard 6.0
+3.2
Total Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 3.7
Kawhi Leonard 7.8
+4.1
Assists
Kyrie Irving 4.9
+1.9
Kawhi Leonard 3.0
Steals
Kyrie Irving 1.3
Kawhi Leonard 1.8
+0.5
Blocks
Kyrie Irving 0.6
Kawhi Leonard 0.7
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 2.2
+0.3
Kawhi Leonard 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 2.4
+0.2
Kawhi Leonard 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kyrie Irving has more assists (+39)
- Kawhi Leonard played more years (+5) and games (+50), and has more points (+922), field goals made (+305), 3-pointers made (+24), free throws made (+288), offensive rebounds (+179), defensive rebounds (+610), total rebounds (+789), steals (+128) and blocks (+46)
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- Kawhi Leonard has more turnovers (+63) and personal fouls (+90)
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- Kawhi Leonard has more field goals attempted (+404), 3-pointers attempted (+50) and free throws attempted (+363)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kyrie Irving 7
Kawhi Leonard 12
+5
Games
Kyrie Irving 96
Kawhi Leonard 146
+50
Points
Kyrie Irving 2,211
Kawhi Leonard 3,133
+922
Field Goals Made
Kyrie Irving 815
Kawhi Leonard 1,120
+305
Field Goals Attempted
Kyrie Irving 1,781
Kawhi Leonard 2,185
+404
3-Pointers Made
Kyrie Irving 225
Kawhi Leonard 249
+24
3-Pointers Attempted
Kyrie Irving 574
Kawhi Leonard 624
+50
Free Throws Made
Kyrie Irving 356
Kawhi Leonard 644
+288
Free Throws Attempted
Kyrie Irving 403
Kawhi Leonard 766
+363
Offensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 83
Kawhi Leonard 262
+179
Defensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 270
Kawhi Leonard 880
+610
Total Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 353
Kawhi Leonard 1,142
+789
Assists
Kyrie Irving 471
+39
Kawhi Leonard 432
Steals
Kyrie Irving 128
Kawhi Leonard 256
+128
Blocks
Kyrie Irving 53
Kawhi Leonard 99
+46
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 215
Kawhi Leonard 278
+63
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 233
Kawhi Leonard 323
+90

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kawhi Leonard has better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Kyrie Irving has better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kyrie Irving 45.8%
Kawhi Leonard 51.3%
+5.5
3-Point Percentage
Kyrie Irving 39.2%
Kawhi Leonard 39.9%
+0.7
Free Throw Percentage
Kyrie Irving 88.3%
+4.2
Kawhi Leonard 84.1%
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