Complete Stats Comparison of Manu Ginobili and John Stockton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Manu Ginobili and John Stockton 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 / 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
Manu Ginobili3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		16
seasons
John Stockton2
(assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		19
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Manu Ginobili2
(points, rebounds)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		15
Playoffs
John Stockton2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		19
Playoffs
they are tied1
(blocks)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Manu Ginobili7
stats		4
stats		1
stat
John Stockton3
stats		10
stats		2
stats
they are tied2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Manu Ginobili7
stats		9
stats		2
stats
John Stockton4
stats		5
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat

- "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, Manu Ginobili had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while John Stockton had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Manu Ginobili had better averages in points (+0.2), 3-pointers made (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+0.7), total rebounds (+0.8) and blocks (+0.1)
- John Stockton had better averages in field goals made (+0.4), assists (+6.7) and steals (+0.9)
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- John Stockton had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.8) and personal fouls (+0.5)
- Manu Ginobili had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.6) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.3)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Manu Ginobili 13.3
+0.2
John Stockton 13.1
Field Goals Made
Manu Ginobili 4.3
John Stockton 4.7
+0.4
Field Goals Attempted
Manu Ginobili 9.7
+0.6
John Stockton 9.1
3-Pointers Made
Manu Ginobili 1.4
+0.8
John Stockton 0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Manu Ginobili 3.8
+2.3
John Stockton 1.5
Free Throws Made
Manu Ginobili 3.2
John Stockton 3.2
Free Throws Attempted
Manu Ginobili 3.9
John Stockton 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 0.6
John Stockton 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 2.8
+0.7
John Stockton 2.1
Total Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 3.5
+0.8
John Stockton 2.7
Assists
Manu Ginobili 3.8
John Stockton 10.5
+6.7
Steals
Manu Ginobili 1.3
John Stockton 2.2
+0.9
Blocks
Manu Ginobili 0.3
+0.1
John Stockton 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2.0
John Stockton 2.8
+0.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2.1
John Stockton 2.6
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, John Stockton had more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Manu Ginobili had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Manu Ginobili had more 3-pointers made (+650) and blocks (+4)
- John Stockton played more years (+3) and games (+447), and had more points (+5,668), field goals made (+2,455), free throws made (+1,408), offensive rebounds (+281), defensive rebounds (+73), total rebounds (+354), assists (+11,805) and steals (+1,873)
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- John Stockton had more turnovers (+2,128) and personal fouls (+1,730)
- Manu Ginobili had more 3-pointers attempted (+1,852)
- John Stockton had more field goals attempted (+3,396) and free throws attempted (+1,707)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Manu Ginobili 16
John Stockton 19
+3
Games
Manu Ginobili 1,057
John Stockton 1,504
+447
Points
Manu Ginobili 14,043
John Stockton 19,711
+5,668
Field Goals Made
Manu Ginobili 4,584
John Stockton 7,039
+2,455
Field Goals Attempted
Manu Ginobili 10,262
John Stockton 13,658
+3,396
3-Pointers Made
Manu Ginobili 1,495
+650
John Stockton 845
3-Pointers Attempted
Manu Ginobili 4,055
+1,852
John Stockton 2,203
Free Throws Made
Manu Ginobili 3,380
John Stockton 4,788
+1,408
Free Throws Attempted
Manu Ginobili 4,089
John Stockton 5,796
+1,707
Offensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 685
John Stockton 966
+281
Defensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 3,012
John Stockton 3,085
+73
Total Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 3,697
John Stockton 4,051
+354
Assists
Manu Ginobili 4,001
John Stockton 15,806
+11,805
Steals
Manu Ginobili 1,392
John Stockton 3,265
+1,873
Blocks
Manu Ginobili 319
+4
John Stockton 315
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2,116
John Stockton 4,244
+2,128
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2,212
John Stockton 3,942
+1,730

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, John Stockton had better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Manu Ginobili had better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Manu Ginobili 44.7%
John Stockton 51.5%
+6.8
3-Point Percentage
Manu Ginobili 36.9%
John Stockton 38.4%
+1.5
Free Throw Percentage
Manu Ginobili 82.7%
+0.1
John Stockton 82.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Manu Ginobili had better averages in points and rebounds while John Stockton had better averages in assists and steals. They are tied in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Manu Ginobili had better averages in points (+0.6), 3-pointers made (+0.9), free throws made (+0.4), defensive rebounds (+0.8) and total rebounds (+0.7)
- John Stockton had better averages in field goals made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+0.2), assists (+6.3) and steals (+0.6)
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- John Stockton had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.3)
- Manu Ginobili had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.2), 3-pointers attempted (+2.3) and free throws attempted (+0.4)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Manu Ginobili 14.0
+0.6
John Stockton 13.4
Field Goals Made
Manu Ginobili 4.4
John Stockton 4.7
+0.3
Field Goals Attempted
Manu Ginobili 10.1
+0.2
John Stockton 9.9
3-Pointers Made
Manu Ginobili 1.5
+0.9
John Stockton 0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Manu Ginobili 4.2
+2.3
John Stockton 1.9
Free Throws Made
Manu Ginobili 3.8
+0.4
John Stockton 3.4
Free Throws Attempted
Manu Ginobili 4.6
+0.4
John Stockton 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 0.7
John Stockton 0.9
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 3.3
+0.8
John Stockton 2.5
Total Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 4.0
+0.7
John Stockton 3.3
Assists
Manu Ginobili 3.8
John Stockton 10.1
+6.3
Steals
Manu Ginobili 1.3
John Stockton 1.9
+0.6
Blocks
Manu Ginobili 0.3
John Stockton 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2.2
John Stockton 2.8
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2.7
John Stockton 3.0
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Manu Ginobili had more total points, rebounds and blocks while John Stockton had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Manu Ginobili played more games (+36) and had more points (+618), field goals made (+101), 3-pointers made (+213), free throws made (+203), defensive rebounds (+273), total rebounds (+266) and blocks (+11)
- John Stockton played more years (+4) and had more offensive rebounds (+7), assists (+1,012) and steals (+46)
- Manu Ginobili had more personal fouls (+49)
- John Stockton had more turnovers (+36)
- Manu Ginobili had more field goals attempted (+400), 3-pointers attempted (+564) and free throws attempted (+242)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Manu Ginobili 15
John Stockton 19
+4
Games
Manu Ginobili 218
+36
John Stockton 182
Points
Manu Ginobili 3,054
+618
John Stockton 2,436
Field Goals Made
Manu Ginobili 956
+101
John Stockton 855
Field Goals Attempted
Manu Ginobili 2,209
+400
John Stockton 1,809
3-Pointers Made
Manu Ginobili 324
+213
John Stockton 111
3-Pointers Attempted
Manu Ginobili 905
+564
John Stockton 341
Free Throws Made
Manu Ginobili 818
+203
John Stockton 615
Free Throws Attempted
Manu Ginobili 1,001
+242
John Stockton 759
Offensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 155
John Stockton 162
+7
Defensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 719
+273
John Stockton 446
Total Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 874
+266
John Stockton 608
Assists
Manu Ginobili 827
John Stockton 1,839
+1,012
Steals
Manu Ginobili 292
John Stockton 338
+46
Blocks
Manu Ginobili 61
+11
John Stockton 50
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 481
John Stockton 517
+36
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 588
+49
John Stockton 539

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Manu Ginobili had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while John Stockton had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Manu Ginobili 43.3%
John Stockton 47.3%
+4.0
3-Point Percentage
Manu Ginobili 35.8%
+3.2
John Stockton 32.6%
Free Throw Percentage
Manu Ginobili 81.7%
+0.7
John Stockton 81.0%
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