Complete Stats Comparison of LaMelo Ball and Wilt Chamberlain

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by LaMelo Ball and Wilt Chamberlain 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 Ball1
(assists)
0
5
seasons
Wilt Chamberlain2
(points, rebounds)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
14
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
Wilt Chamberlain3
(points, rebounds, assists)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
13
Playoffs

- Stats for blocks and steals were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
LaMelo Ball1
stat
1
stat
1
stat
Wilt Chamberlain5
stats
7
stats
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
LaMelo Ball1
stat
1
stat
0
stats
Wilt Chamberlain5
stats
7
stats
2
stats

- Stats for defensive and offensive rebounds, blocks, steals, turnovers, and three-point shots were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- 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...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(n/a) = the stat was not available during his career.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Wilt Chamberlain has better averages in points and rebounds while LaMelo Ball has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- LaMelo Ball has better average in assists (+3.0)
- Wilt Chamberlain has better averages in points (+9.1), field goals made (+4.7), free throws made (+2.7) and total rebounds (+16.9)
- LaMelo Ball has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.9) and free throws attempted (+7.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

LaMelo Ball 21.0
Wilt Chamberlain 30.1
+9.1
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 7.4
Wilt Chamberlain 12.1
+4.7
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 17.6
Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
+4.9
LaMelo Ball 3.1
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 8.4
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 3.1
Wilt Chamberlain 5.8
+2.7
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 3.7
Wilt Chamberlain 11.4
+7.7
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1.3
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 4.7
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
LaMelo Ball 6.0
Wilt Chamberlain 22.9
+16.9
LaMelo Ball 7.4
+3.0
Wilt Chamberlain 4.4
LaMelo Ball 1.5
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
LaMelo Ball 0.3
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.3
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+1.1
Wilt Chamberlain 2.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Wilt Chamberlain has more total points, rebounds and assists than LaMelo Ball.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- Wilt Chamberlain played more years (+9) and games (+814), and has more points (+26,560), field goals made (+10,965), free throws made (+5,335), total rebounds (+22,545) and assists (+2,933)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has more personal fouls (+1,348)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has more field goals attempted (+19,424) and free throws attempted (+10,999)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

LaMelo Ball 5
Wilt Chamberlain 14
+9
LaMelo Ball 231
Wilt Chamberlain 1,045
+814
LaMelo Ball 4,859
Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
+26,560
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 1,716
Wilt Chamberlain 12,681
+10,965
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 4,073
Wilt Chamberlain 23,497
+19,424
LaMelo Ball 705
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 1,934
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 722
Wilt Chamberlain 6,057
+5,335
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 863
Wilt Chamberlain 11,862
+10,999
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 289
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1,090
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
LaMelo Ball 1,379
Wilt Chamberlain 23,924
+22,545
LaMelo Ball 1,710
Wilt Chamberlain 4,643
+2,933
LaMelo Ball 340
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
LaMelo Ball 76
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 769
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 727
Wilt Chamberlain 2,075
+1,348

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, LaMelo Ball has better free throw percentage while Wilt Chamberlain has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LaMelo Ball 42.1%
Wilt Chamberlain 54.0%
+11.9
3-Point Percentage
LaMelo Ball 36.5%
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
LaMelo Ball 83.7%
+32.6
Wilt Chamberlain 51.1%

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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- Wilt Chamberlain has better averages in points (+22.5), field goals made (+8.9), free throws made (+4.7), total rebounds (+24.5) and assists (+4.2)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+2.6)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has higher averages in field goals attempted (+17.1) and free throws attempted (+10.2)

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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- Wilt Chamberlain played more years (+13) and games (+160), and has more points (+3,607), field goals made (+1,425), free throws made (+757), total rebounds (+3,913) and assists (+673)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has more personal fouls (+412)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has more field goals attempted (+2,728) and free throws attempted (+1,627)

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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- Wilt Chamberlain has field goal percentage (+52.2) and free throw percentage (+46.5)