Complete Stats Comparison of LaMelo Ball and Kawhi Leonard

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by LaMelo Ball 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
LaMelo Ball2
(points, assists)		0
5
seasons
Kawhi Leonard3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
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
Kawhi Leonard5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, 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
LaMelo Ball5
stats		2
stats		0
stats
Kawhi Leonard7
stats		12
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
Kawhi Leonard10
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, Kawhi Leonard 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 (+0.9), field goals made (+0.1), 3-pointers made (+1.5), offensive rebounds (+0.1) and assists (+4.3)
- Kawhi Leonard has better averages in free throws made (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+0.5), total rebounds (+0.4), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+0.3)
- LaMelo Ball has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+1.4)
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- LaMelo Ball has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.0) and 3-pointers attempted (+4.3)
- Kawhi Leonard has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
LaMelo Ball 21.0
+0.9
Kawhi Leonard 20.1
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 7.4
+0.1
Kawhi Leonard 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 17.6
+3.0
Kawhi Leonard 14.6
3-Pointers Made
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+1.5
Kawhi Leonard 1.6
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 8.4
+4.3
Kawhi Leonard 4.1
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 3.1
Kawhi Leonard 3.9
+0.8
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 3.7
Kawhi Leonard 4.5
+0.8
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1.3
+0.1
Kawhi Leonard 1.2
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 4.7
Kawhi Leonard 5.2
+0.5
Total Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 6.0
Kawhi Leonard 6.4
+0.4
Assists
LaMelo Ball 7.4
+4.3
Kawhi Leonard 3.1
Steals
LaMelo Ball 1.5
Kawhi Leonard 1.7
+0.2
Blocks
LaMelo Ball 0.3
Kawhi Leonard 0.6
+0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.3
+1.6
Kawhi Leonard 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+1.4
Kawhi Leonard 1.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kawhi Leonard 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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- Kawhi Leonard played more years (+8) and games (+502), and has more points (+9,874), field goals made (+3,636), 3-pointers made (+482), free throws made (+2,120), offensive rebounds (+583), defensive rebounds (+2,700), total rebounds (+3,283), assists (+526), steals (+915) and blocks (+395)
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- Kawhi Leonard has more turnovers (+443) and personal fouls (+498)
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- Kawhi Leonard has more field goals attempted (+6,663), 3-pointers attempted (+1,093) and free throws attempted (+2,443)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
LaMelo Ball 5
Kawhi Leonard 13
+8
Games
LaMelo Ball 231
Kawhi Leonard 733
+502
Points
LaMelo Ball 4,859
Kawhi Leonard 14,733
+9,874
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 1,716
Kawhi Leonard 5,352
+3,636
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 4,073
Kawhi Leonard 10,736
+6,663
3-Pointers Made
LaMelo Ball 705
Kawhi Leonard 1,187
+482
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 1,934
Kawhi Leonard 3,027
+1,093
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 722
Kawhi Leonard 2,842
+2,120
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 863
Kawhi Leonard 3,306
+2,443
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 289
Kawhi Leonard 872
+583
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1,090
Kawhi Leonard 3,790
+2,700
Total Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1,379
Kawhi Leonard 4,662
+3,283
Assists
LaMelo Ball 1,710
Kawhi Leonard 2,236
+526
Steals
LaMelo Ball 340
Kawhi Leonard 1,255
+915
Blocks
LaMelo Ball 76
Kawhi Leonard 471
+395
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 769
Kawhi Leonard 1,212
+443
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 727
Kawhi Leonard 1,225
+498

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kawhi Leonard 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%
Kawhi Leonard 49.9%
+7.8
3-Point Percentage
LaMelo Ball 36.5%
Kawhi Leonard 39.2%
+2.7
Free Throw Percentage
LaMelo Ball 83.7%
Kawhi Leonard 86.0%
+2.3

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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- Kawhi Leonard has better averages in points (+21.5), field goals made (+7.7), 3-pointers made (+1.7), free throws made (+4.4), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+6.0), total rebounds (+7.8), assists (+3.0), steals (+1.8) and blocks (+0.7)
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- Kawhi Leonard has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.9) and personal fouls (+2.2)
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- Kawhi Leonard has higher averages in field goals attempted (+15.0), 3-pointers attempted (+4.3) and free throws attempted (+5.2)

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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- Kawhi Leonard played more years (+12) and games (+146), and has more points (+3,133), field goals made (+1,120), 3-pointers made (+249), free throws made (+644), offensive rebounds (+262), defensive rebounds (+880), total rebounds (+1,142), assists (+432), steals (+256) and blocks (+99)
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- Kawhi Leonard has more turnovers (+278) and personal fouls (+323)
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- Kawhi Leonard has more field goals attempted (+2,185), 3-pointers attempted (+624) and free throws attempted (+766)

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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- Kawhi Leonard has field goal percentage (+51.3), 3-point percentage (+39.9) and free throw percentage (+84.1)
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