Complete Stats Comparison of LaMelo Ball and Clyde Drexler

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by LaMelo Ball and Clyde Drexler 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 / 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
LaMelo Ball2
(points, assists)		0
5
seasons
Clyde Drexler3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
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
Clyde Drexler5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
LaMelo Ball4
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Clyde Drexler8
stats		12
stats		1
stat
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
Clyde Drexler10
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Clyde Drexler has better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while LaMelo Ball has better averages in points and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- LaMelo Ball has better averages in points (+0.6), 3-pointers made (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+1.0) and assists (+1.8)
- Clyde Drexler has better averages in field goals made (+0.3), free throws made (+1.2), offensive rebounds (+1.1), total rebounds (+0.1), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+0.4)
- LaMelo Ball has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.1)
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- LaMelo Ball has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.3) and 3-pointers attempted (+6.0)
- Clyde Drexler has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
LaMelo Ball 21.0
+0.6
Clyde Drexler 20.4
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 7.4
Clyde Drexler 7.7
+0.3
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 17.6
+1.3
Clyde Drexler 16.3
3-Pointers Made
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+2.3
Clyde Drexler 0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 8.4
+6.0
Clyde Drexler 2.4
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 3.1
Clyde Drexler 4.3
+1.2
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 3.7
Clyde Drexler 5.5
+1.8
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1.3
Clyde Drexler 2.4
+1.1
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 4.7
+1.0
Clyde Drexler 3.7
Total Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 6.0
Clyde Drexler 6.1
+0.1
Assists
LaMelo Ball 7.4
+1.8
Clyde Drexler 5.6
Steals
LaMelo Ball 1.5
Clyde Drexler 2.0
+0.5
Blocks
LaMelo Ball 0.3
Clyde Drexler 0.7
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.3
+0.6
Clyde Drexler 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+0.1
Clyde Drexler 3.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Clyde Drexler has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than LaMelo Ball.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- Clyde Drexler played more years (+10) and games (+855), and has more points (+17,336), field goals made (+6,619), 3-pointers made (+122), free throws made (+3,976), offensive rebounds (+2,326), defensive rebounds (+2,972), total rebounds (+5,298), assists (+4,415), steals (+1,867) and blocks (+643)
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- Clyde Drexler has more turnovers (+2,208) and personal fouls (+2,558)
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- Clyde Drexler has more field goals attempted (+13,600), 3-pointers attempted (+669) and free throws attempted (+5,099)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
LaMelo Ball 5
Clyde Drexler 15
+10
Games
LaMelo Ball 231
Clyde Drexler 1,086
+855
Points
LaMelo Ball 4,859
Clyde Drexler 22,195
+17,336
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 1,716
Clyde Drexler 8,335
+6,619
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 4,073
Clyde Drexler 17,673
+13,600
3-Pointers Made
LaMelo Ball 705
Clyde Drexler 827
+122
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 1,934
Clyde Drexler 2,603
+669
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 722
Clyde Drexler 4,698
+3,976
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 863
Clyde Drexler 5,962
+5,099
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 289
Clyde Drexler 2,615
+2,326
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1,090
Clyde Drexler 4,062
+2,972
Total Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1,379
Clyde Drexler 6,677
+5,298
Assists
LaMelo Ball 1,710
Clyde Drexler 6,125
+4,415
Steals
LaMelo Ball 340
Clyde Drexler 2,207
+1,867
Blocks
LaMelo Ball 76
Clyde Drexler 719
+643
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 769
Clyde Drexler 2,977
+2,208
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 727
Clyde Drexler 3,285
+2,558

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, LaMelo Ball has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Clyde Drexler has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LaMelo Ball 42.1%
Clyde Drexler 47.2%
+5.1
3-Point Percentage
LaMelo Ball 36.5%
+4.7
Clyde Drexler 31.8%
Free Throw Percentage
LaMelo Ball 83.7%
+4.9
Clyde Drexler 78.8%

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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- Clyde Drexler has better averages in points (+20.4), field goals made (+7.4), 3-pointers made (+1.0), free throws made (+4.6), offensive rebounds (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+4.4), total rebounds (+6.9), assists (+6.1), steals (+1.9) and blocks (+0.7)
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- Clyde Drexler has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.7) and personal fouls (+3.4)
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- Clyde Drexler has higher averages in field goals attempted (+16.6), 3-pointers attempted (+3.4) and free throws attempted (+5.9)

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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- Clyde Drexler played more years (+15) and games (+145), and has more points (+2,963), field goals made (+1,076), 3-pointers made (+141), free throws made (+670), offensive rebounds (+359), defensive rebounds (+643), total rebounds (+1,002), assists (+891), steals (+278) and blocks (+108)
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- Clyde Drexler has more turnovers (+397) and personal fouls (+486)
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- Clyde Drexler has more field goals attempted (+2,408), 3-pointers attempted (+489) and free throws attempted (+851)

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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- Clyde Drexler has field goal percentage (+44.7), 3-point percentage (+28.8) and free throw percentage (+78.7)
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