Complete Stats Comparison of LaMelo Ball and Michael Porter Jr.

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by LaMelo Ball and Michael Porter Jr. 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 Ball3
(points, assists, steals)
2
(assists, steals)
5
seasons
Michael Porter Jr.2
(rebounds, blocks)
3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
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
Michael Porter Jr.5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
5
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
LaMelo Ball6
stats
3
stats
1
stat
Michael Porter Jr.6
stats
11
stats
2
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
Michael Porter Jr.10
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, LaMelo Ball has better averages in points, assists and steals while Michael Porter Jr. has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- LaMelo Ball has better averages in points (+4.8), field goals made (+1.2), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+1.6), assists (+6.0) and steals (+0.9)
- Michael Porter Jr. has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+0.3), total rebounds (+0.4) and blocks (+0.3)
- LaMelo Ball has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.1) and personal fouls (+1.2)
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- LaMelo Ball has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.3), 3-pointers attempted (+2.4) and free throws attempted (+1.8)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

LaMelo Ball 21.0
+4.8
Michael Porter Jr. 16.2
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 7.4
+1.2
Michael Porter Jr. 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 17.6
+5.3
Michael Porter Jr. 12.3
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+0.7
Michael Porter Jr. 2.4
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 8.4
+2.4
Michael Porter Jr. 6.0
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+1.6
Michael Porter Jr. 1.5
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 3.7
+1.8
Michael Porter Jr. 1.9
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1.3
Michael Porter Jr. 1.4
+0.1
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 4.7
Michael Porter Jr. 5.0
+0.3
LaMelo Ball 6.0
Michael Porter Jr. 6.4
+0.4
LaMelo Ball 7.4
+6.0
Michael Porter Jr. 1.4
LaMelo Ball 1.5
+0.9
Michael Porter Jr. 0.6
LaMelo Ball 0.3
Michael Porter Jr. 0.6
+0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.3
+2.1
Michael Porter Jr. 1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+1.2
Michael Porter Jr. 1.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- LaMelo Ball has more free throws made (+214), assists (+1,225) and steals (+134)
- Michael Porter Jr. played more years (+1) and games (+114), and has more points (+738), field goals made (+407), 3-pointers made (+138), offensive rebounds (+185), defensive rebounds (+645), total rebounds (+830) and blocks (+125)
- LaMelo Ball has more turnovers (+367) and personal fouls (+61)
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- LaMelo Ball has more free throws attempted (+224)
- Michael Porter Jr. has more field goals attempted (+174) and 3-pointers attempted (+140)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

LaMelo Ball 5
Michael Porter Jr. 6
+1
LaMelo Ball 231
Michael Porter Jr. 345
+114
LaMelo Ball 4,859
Michael Porter Jr. 5,597
+738
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 1,716
Michael Porter Jr. 2,123
+407
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 4,073
Michael Porter Jr. 4,247
+174
LaMelo Ball 705
Michael Porter Jr. 843
+138
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 1,934
Michael Porter Jr. 2,074
+140
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 722
+214
Michael Porter Jr. 508
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 863
+224
Michael Porter Jr. 639
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 289
Michael Porter Jr. 474
+185
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1,090
Michael Porter Jr. 1,735
+645
LaMelo Ball 1,379
Michael Porter Jr. 2,209
+830
LaMelo Ball 1,710
+1,225
Michael Porter Jr. 485
LaMelo Ball 340
+134
Michael Porter Jr. 206
LaMelo Ball 76
Michael Porter Jr. 201
+125
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 769
+367
Michael Porter Jr. 402
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 727
+61
Michael Porter Jr. 666

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LaMelo Ball 42.1%
Michael Porter Jr. 50.0%
+7.9
3-Point Percentage
LaMelo Ball 36.5%
Michael Porter Jr. 40.6%
+4.1
Free Throw Percentage
LaMelo Ball 83.7%
+4.2
Michael Porter Jr. 79.5%

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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- Michael Porter Jr. has better averages in points (+13.0), field goals made (+4.7), 3-pointers made (+2.2), free throws made (+1.3), offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+5.8), total rebounds (+6.8), assists (+1.1), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.5)
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- Michael Porter Jr. has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+2.3)
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- Michael Porter Jr. has higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.7), 3-pointers attempted (+5.9) and free throws attempted (+1.7)

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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- Michael Porter Jr. played more years (+5) and games (+75), and has more points (+974), field goals made (+356), 3-pointers made (+166), free throws made (+96), offensive rebounds (+75), defensive rebounds (+435), total rebounds (+510), assists (+82), steals (+54) and blocks (+36)
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- Michael Porter Jr. has more turnovers (+81) and personal fouls (+169)
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- Michael Porter Jr. has more field goals attempted (+799), 3-pointers attempted (+444) and free throws attempted (+125)

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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- Michael Porter Jr. has field goal percentage (+44.6), 3-point percentage (+37.4) and free throw percentage (+76.8)