Complete Stats Comparison of Lonzo Ball and Michael Jordan

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Lonzo Ball and Michael Jordan 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

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
Lonzo Ball1
(assists)		0
6
seasons
Michael Jordan4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Lonzo Ball0
0
0
Playoffs
Michael Jordan5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Lonzo Ball4
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Michael Jordan8
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Lonzo Ball2
stats		2
stats		0
stats
Michael Jordan10
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, Michael Jordan has better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Lonzo Ball has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Lonzo Ball has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.8) and assists (+0.5)
- Michael Jordan has better averages in points (+18.7), field goals made (+7.2), free throws made (+6.1), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+0.2), total rebounds (+0.7), steals (+0.8) and blocks (+0.2)
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- Michael Jordan has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.5)
- Lonzo Ball has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.7)
- Michael Jordan has higher averages in field goals attempted (+12.3) and free throws attempted (+7.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Lonzo Ball 11.4
Michael Jordan 30.1
+18.7
Field Goals Made
Lonzo Ball 4.2
Michael Jordan 11.4
+7.2
Field Goals Attempted
Lonzo Ball 10.6
Michael Jordan 22.9
+12.3
3-Pointers Made
Lonzo Ball 2.3
+1.8
Michael Jordan 0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Lonzo Ball 6.4
+4.7
Michael Jordan 1.7
Free Throws Made
Lonzo Ball 0.7
Michael Jordan 6.8
+6.1
Free Throws Attempted
Lonzo Ball 1.1
Michael Jordan 8.2
+7.1
Offensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 1.0
Michael Jordan 1.6
+0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 4.5
Michael Jordan 4.7
+0.2
Total Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 5.5
Michael Jordan 6.2
+0.7
Assists
Lonzo Ball 5.8
+0.5
Michael Jordan 5.3
Steals
Lonzo Ball 1.5
Michael Jordan 2.3
+0.8
Blocks
Lonzo Ball 0.6
Michael Jordan 0.8
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 2.4
Michael Jordan 2.7
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 2.1
Michael Jordan 2.6
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Michael Jordan has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Lonzo Ball.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Lonzo Ball has more 3-pointers made (+81)
- Michael Jordan played more years (+9) and games (+785), and has more points (+29,030), field goals made (+10,986), free throws made (+7,139), offensive rebounds (+1,381), defensive rebounds (+3,726), total rebounds (+5,107), assists (+3,955), steals (+2,076) and blocks (+714)
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- Michael Jordan has more turnovers (+2,246) and personal fouls (+2,181)
- Lonzo Ball has more 3-pointers attempted (+50)
- Michael Jordan has more field goals attempted (+21,504) and free throws attempted (+8,458)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Lonzo Ball 6
Michael Jordan 15
+9
Games
Lonzo Ball 287
Michael Jordan 1,072
+785
Points
Lonzo Ball 3,262
Michael Jordan 32,292
+29,030
Field Goals Made
Lonzo Ball 1,206
Michael Jordan 12,192
+10,986
Field Goals Attempted
Lonzo Ball 3,033
Michael Jordan 24,537
+21,504
3-Pointers Made
Lonzo Ball 662
+81
Michael Jordan 581
3-Pointers Attempted
Lonzo Ball 1,828
+50
Michael Jordan 1,778
Free Throws Made
Lonzo Ball 188
Michael Jordan 7,327
+7,139
Free Throws Attempted
Lonzo Ball 314
Michael Jordan 8,772
+8,458
Offensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 287
Michael Jordan 1,668
+1,381
Defensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 1,278
Michael Jordan 5,004
+3,726
Total Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 1,565
Michael Jordan 6,672
+5,107
Assists
Lonzo Ball 1,678
Michael Jordan 5,633
+3,955
Steals
Lonzo Ball 438
Michael Jordan 2,514
+2,076
Blocks
Lonzo Ball 179
Michael Jordan 893
+714
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 678
Michael Jordan 2,924
+2,246
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 602
Michael Jordan 2,783
+2,181

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Lonzo Ball 39.8%
Michael Jordan 49.7%
+9.9
3-Point Percentage
Lonzo Ball 36.2%
+3.5
Michael Jordan 32.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Lonzo Ball 59.9%
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+23.6

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLonzo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

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- Michael Jordan has better averages in points (+33.4), field goals made (+12.2), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+8.2), offensive rebounds (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+4.7), total rebounds (+6.4), assists (+5.7), steals (+2.1) and blocks (+0.9)
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- Michael Jordan has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+3.1) and personal fouls (+3.0)
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- Michael Jordan has higher averages in field goals attempted (+25.1), 3-pointers attempted (+2.5) and free throws attempted (+9.9)

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLonzo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Michael Jordan played more years (+13) and games (+179), and has more points (+5,987), field goals made (+2,188), 3-pointers made (+148), free throws made (+1,463), offensive rebounds (+305), defensive rebounds (+847), total rebounds (+1,152), assists (+1,022), steals (+376) and blocks (+158)
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- Michael Jordan has more turnovers (+546) and personal fouls (+541)
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- Michael Jordan has more field goals attempted (+4,497), 3-pointers attempted (+446) and free throws attempted (+1,766)

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLonzo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

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- Michael Jordan has field goal percentage (+48.7), 3-point percentage (+33.2) and free throw percentage (+82.8)
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