Complete Stats Comparison of LaMelo Ball and Anfernee Simons

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by LaMelo Ball and Anfernee Simons 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.

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
LaMelo Ball5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
4
(rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
5
seasons
Anfernee Simons0
1
(points)
7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
LaMelo Ball0
0
0
Playoffs
Anfernee Simons5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
3
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
LaMelo Ball10
stats
6
stats
0
stats
Anfernee Simons2
stats
8
stats
3
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
LaMelo Ball2
stats
2
stats
0
stats
Anfernee Simons10
stats
12
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, LaMelo Ball has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Anfernee Simons.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- LaMelo Ball has better averages in points (+6.0), field goals made (+2.1), 3-pointers made (+0.6), free throws made (+1.2), offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+2.5), total rebounds (+3.5), assists (+4.1), steals (+1.0) and blocks (+0.2)
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- LaMelo Ball has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.7) and personal fouls (+1.3)
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- LaMelo Ball has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.3), 3-pointers attempted (+1.9) and free throws attempted (+1.6)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

LaMelo Ball 21.0
+6.0
Anfernee Simons 15.0
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 7.4
+2.1
Anfernee Simons 5.3
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 17.6
+5.3
Anfernee Simons 12.3
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+0.6
Anfernee Simons 2.5
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 8.4
+1.9
Anfernee Simons 6.5
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+1.2
Anfernee Simons 1.9
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 3.7
+1.6
Anfernee Simons 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1.3
+1.0
Anfernee Simons 0.3
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 4.7
+2.5
Anfernee Simons 2.2
LaMelo Ball 6.0
+3.5
Anfernee Simons 2.5
LaMelo Ball 7.4
+4.1
Anfernee Simons 3.3
LaMelo Ball 1.5
+1.0
Anfernee Simons 0.5
LaMelo Ball 0.3
+0.2
Anfernee Simons 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.3
+1.7
Anfernee Simons 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+1.3
Anfernee Simons 1.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, LaMelo Ball has more total rebounds, assists, steals and blocks while Anfernee Simons has more total points.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- LaMelo Ball has more offensive rebounds (+156), defensive rebounds (+250), total rebounds (+406), assists (+445), steals (+140) and blocks (+28)
- Anfernee Simons played more years (+2) and games (+158), and has more points (+978), field goals made (+353), 3-pointers made (+262) and free throws made (+10)
- LaMelo Ball has more turnovers (+142) and personal fouls (+20)
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- LaMelo Ball has more free throws attempted (+31)
- Anfernee Simons has more field goals attempted (+731) and 3-pointers attempted (+605)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

LaMelo Ball 5
Anfernee Simons 7
+2
LaMelo Ball 231
Anfernee Simons 389
+158
LaMelo Ball 4,859
Anfernee Simons 5,837
+978
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 1,716
Anfernee Simons 2,069
+353
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 4,073
Anfernee Simons 4,804
+731
LaMelo Ball 705
Anfernee Simons 967
+262
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 1,934
Anfernee Simons 2,539
+605
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 722
Anfernee Simons 732
+10
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 863
+31
Anfernee Simons 832
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 289
+156
Anfernee Simons 133
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1,090
+250
Anfernee Simons 840
LaMelo Ball 1,379
+406
Anfernee Simons 973
LaMelo Ball 1,710
+445
Anfernee Simons 1,265
LaMelo Ball 340
+140
Anfernee Simons 200
LaMelo Ball 76
+28
Anfernee Simons 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 769
+142
Anfernee Simons 627
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 727
+20
Anfernee Simons 707

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Anfernee Simons has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than LaMelo Ball.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LaMelo Ball 42.1%
Anfernee Simons 43.1%
+1.0
3-Point Percentage
LaMelo Ball 36.5%
Anfernee Simons 38.1%
+1.6
Free Throw Percentage
LaMelo Ball 83.7%
Anfernee Simons 88.0%
+4.3

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

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- Anfernee Simons has better averages in points (+4.7), field goals made (+1.5), 3-pointers made (+1.1), free throws made (+0.6), offensive rebounds (+0.3), defensive rebounds (+1.5), total rebounds (+1.8), assists (+1.0), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+0.1)
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- Anfernee Simons has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+1.0)
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- Anfernee Simons has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.9), 3-pointers attempted (+2.3) and free throws attempted (+0.7)

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Anfernee Simons played more years (+3) and games (+15), and has more points (+70), field goals made (+22), 3-pointers made (+17), free throws made (+9), offensive rebounds (+4), defensive rebounds (+23), total rebounds (+27), assists (+15), steals (+9) and blocks (+1)
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- Anfernee Simons has more turnovers (+5) and personal fouls (+15)
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- Anfernee Simons has more field goals attempted (+58), 3-pointers attempted (+34) and free throws attempted (+11)

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

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- Anfernee Simons has field goal percentage (+37.9), 3-point percentage (+50.0) and free throw percentage (+81.8)