Complete Stats Comparison of LaMelo Ball and Darius Garland

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by LaMelo Ball and Darius Garland 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)
2
(rebounds, blocks)
6
seasons
Darius Garland0
3
(points, assists, steals)
6
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
Darius Garland5
(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
5
stats
0
stats
Darius Garland2
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
Darius Garland10
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 Darius Garland.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- LaMelo Ball has better averages in points (+2.2), field goals made (+0.5), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+0.4), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+2.7), total rebounds (+3.3), assists (+0.8), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+0.2)
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- LaMelo Ball has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+1.4)
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- LaMelo Ball has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.5), 3-pointers attempted (+2.3) and free throws attempted (+0.7)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

LaMelo Ball 21.1
+2.2
Darius Garland 18.9
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 7.4
+0.5
Darius Garland 6.9
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 17.7
+2.5
Darius Garland 15.2
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+0.8
Darius Garland 2.3
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 8.4
+2.3
Darius Garland 6.1
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+0.4
Darius Garland 2.7
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 3.8
+0.7
Darius Garland 3.1
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1.3
+0.8
Darius Garland 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 4.8
+2.7
Darius Garland 2.1
LaMelo Ball 6.0
+3.3
Darius Garland 2.7
LaMelo Ball 7.5
+0.8
Darius Garland 6.7
LaMelo Ball 1.5
+0.3
Darius Garland 1.2
LaMelo Ball 0.3
+0.2
Darius Garland 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.3
+0.3
Darius Garland 3.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.2
+1.4
Darius Garland 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, Darius Garland has more total points, assists and steals while LaMelo Ball has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- LaMelo Ball has more offensive rebounds (+104), defensive rebounds (+307), total rebounds (+411) and blocks (+33)
- Darius Garland played more games (+145) and has more points (+2,205), field goals made (+870), 3-pointers made (+172), free throws made (+293), assists (+789) and steals (+97)
- LaMelo Ball has more personal fouls (+45)
- Darius Garland has more turnovers (+336)
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- Darius Garland has more field goals attempted (+1,631), 3-pointers attempted (+319) and free throws attempted (+306)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

LaMelo Ball 6
Darius Garland 6
LaMelo Ball 237
Darius Garland 382
+145
LaMelo Ball 4,999
Darius Garland 7,204
+2,205
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 1,765
Darius Garland 2,635
+870
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 4,187
Darius Garland 5,818
+1,631
LaMelo Ball 725
Darius Garland 897
+172
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 1,994
Darius Garland 2,313
+319
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 744
Darius Garland 1,037
+293
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 890
Darius Garland 1,196
+306
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 298
+104
Darius Garland 194
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1,128
+307
Darius Garland 821
LaMelo Ball 1,426
+411
Darius Garland 1,015
LaMelo Ball 1,769
Darius Garland 2,558
+789
LaMelo Ball 350
Darius Garland 447
+97
LaMelo Ball 77
+33
Darius Garland 44
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 791
Darius Garland 1,127
+336
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 748
+45
Darius Garland 703

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Darius Garland 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 42.2%
Darius Garland 45.3%
+3.1
3-Point Percentage
LaMelo Ball 36.4%
Darius Garland 38.8%
+2.4
Free Throw Percentage
LaMelo Ball 83.6%
Darius Garland 86.7%
+3.1

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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- Darius Garland has better averages in points (+17.3), field goals made (+6.2), 3-pointers made (+2.1), free throws made (+2.7), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+2.8), total rebounds (+2.9), assists (+5.5), steals (+1.0) and blocks (+0.1)
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- Darius Garland has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.7) and personal fouls (+3.0)
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- Darius Garland has higher averages in field goals attempted (+14.5), 3-pointers attempted (+6.2) and free throws attempted (+3.2)

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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- Darius Garland played more years (+3) and games (+22), and has more points (+381), field goals made (+137), 3-pointers made (+47), free throws made (+60), offensive rebounds (+2), defensive rebounds (+61), total rebounds (+63), assists (+120), steals (+23) and blocks (+3)
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- Darius Garland has more turnovers (+60) and personal fouls (+67)
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- Darius Garland has more field goals attempted (+320), 3-pointers attempted (+137) and free throws attempted (+70)

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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- Darius Garland has field goal percentage (+42.8), 3-point percentage (+34.3) and free throw percentage (+85.7)