Complete Stats Comparison of LaMelo Ball and Zion Williamson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by LaMelo Ball and Zion Williamson 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 Ball2
(assists, steals)
2
(assists, steals)
5
seasons
Zion Williamson3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
5
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
Zion Williamson0
0
0
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
5
stats
2
stats
Zion Williamson8
stats
8
stats
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
LaMelo Ball0
stats
0
stats
0
stats
Zion Williamson0
stats
0
stats
0
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

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Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Zion Williamson has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while LaMelo Ball has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- LaMelo Ball has better averages in 3-pointers made (+3.0), defensive rebounds (+0.4), assists (+3.1) and steals (+0.5)
- Zion Williamson has better averages in points (+3.7), field goals made (+2.1), free throws made (+2.3), offensive rebounds (+1.0), total rebounds (+0.6) and blocks (+0.3)
- LaMelo Ball has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- LaMelo Ball has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.4) and 3-pointers attempted (+7.9)
- Zion Williamson has higher average in free throws attempted (+4.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

LaMelo Ball 21.0
Zion Williamson 24.7
+3.7
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 7.4
Zion Williamson 9.5
+2.1
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 17.6
+1.4
Zion Williamson 16.2
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+3.0
Zion Williamson 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 8.4
+7.9
Zion Williamson 0.5
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 3.1
Zion Williamson 5.4
+2.3
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 3.7
Zion Williamson 7.9
+4.2
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1.3
Zion Williamson 2.3
+1.0
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 4.7
+0.4
Zion Williamson 4.3
LaMelo Ball 6.0
Zion Williamson 6.6
+0.6
LaMelo Ball 7.4
+3.1
Zion Williamson 4.3
LaMelo Ball 1.5
+0.5
Zion Williamson 1.0
LaMelo Ball 0.3
Zion Williamson 0.6
+0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.3
+0.5
Zion Williamson 2.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+0.8
Zion Williamson 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

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Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Zion Williamson 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 played more games (+17) and has more 3-pointers made (+673), defensive rebounds (+162), assists (+790) and steals (+121)
- Zion Williamson has more points (+420), field goals made (+325), free throws made (+443), offensive rebounds (+198), total rebounds (+36) and blocks (+62)
- LaMelo Ball has more turnovers (+161) and personal fouls (+244)
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- LaMelo Ball has more field goals attempted (+605) and 3-pointers attempted (+1,836)
- Zion Williamson has more free throws attempted (+827)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

LaMelo Ball 5
Zion Williamson 5
LaMelo Ball 231
+17
Zion Williamson 214
LaMelo Ball 4,859
Zion Williamson 5,279
+420
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 1,716
Zion Williamson 2,041
+325
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 4,073
+605
Zion Williamson 3,468
LaMelo Ball 705
+673
Zion Williamson 32
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 1,934
+1,836
Zion Williamson 98
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 722
Zion Williamson 1,165
+443
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 863
Zion Williamson 1,690
+827
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 289
Zion Williamson 487
+198
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1,090
+162
Zion Williamson 928
LaMelo Ball 1,379
Zion Williamson 1,415
+36
LaMelo Ball 1,710
+790
Zion Williamson 920
LaMelo Ball 340
+121
Zion Williamson 219
LaMelo Ball 76
Zion Williamson 138
+62
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 769
+161
Zion Williamson 608
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 727
+244
Zion Williamson 483

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LaMelo Ball 42.1%
Zion Williamson 58.9%
+16.8
3-Point Percentage
LaMelo Ball 36.5%
+3.8
Zion Williamson 32.7%
Free Throw Percentage
LaMelo Ball 83.7%
+14.8
Zion Williamson 68.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

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Comparison highlightNeither of the two players played in the NBA Playoffs.

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

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Comparison highlightNeither of the two players played in the NBA Playoffs.

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

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Comparison highlightNeither of the two players played in the NBA Playoffs.