Complete Stats Comparison of Michael Jordan and Arvydas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Michael Jordan and Arvydas Sabonis 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 / 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
Michael Jordan3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
seasons
Arvydas Sabonis2
(rebounds, blocks)		0
7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Michael Jordan3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs
Arvydas Sabonis1
(rebounds)		0
7
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
Michael Jordan7
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Arvydas Sabonis4
stats		2
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Michael Jordan8
stats		12
stats		3
stats
Arvydas Sabonis3
stats		2
stats		0
stats
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, Michael Jordan had better averages in points, assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+18.1), field goals made (+7.0), 3-pointers made (+0.2), free throws made (+4.0), assists (+3.2) and steals (+1.5)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in defensive rebounds (+1.0), total rebounds (+1.1) and blocks (+0.3)
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.9)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+14.0), 3-pointers attempted (+0.8) and free throws attempted (+4.6)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Michael Jordan 30.1
+18.1
Arvydas Sabonis 12.0
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 11.4
+7.0
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 22.9
+14.0
Arvydas Sabonis 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 0.5
+0.2
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1.7
+0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 6.8
+4.0
Arvydas Sabonis 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8.2
+4.6
Arvydas Sabonis 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.6
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
Arvydas Sabonis 5.7
+1.0
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6.2
Arvydas Sabonis 7.3
+1.1
Assists
Michael Jordan 5.3
+3.2
Arvydas Sabonis 2.1
Steals
Michael Jordan 2.3
+1.5
Arvydas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Michael Jordan 0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 1.1
+0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.7
+0.9
Arvydas Sabonis 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.6
Arvydas Sabonis 2.7
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Michael Jordan had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Arvydas Sabonis.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan played more years (+8) and games (+602), and had more points (+26,663), field goals made (+10,110), 3-pointers made (+445), free throws made (+5,998), offensive rebounds (+934), defensive rebounds (+2,302), total rebounds (+3,236), assists (+4,669), steals (+2,144) and blocks (+399)
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- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+2,087) and personal fouls (+1,493)
-
- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+20,377), 3-pointers attempted (+1,363) and free throws attempted (+7,082)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Michael Jordan 15
+8
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Michael Jordan 1,072
+602
Arvydas Sabonis 470
Points
Michael Jordan 32,292
+26,663
Arvydas Sabonis 5,629
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12,192
+10,110
Arvydas Sabonis 2,082
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 24,537
+20,377
Arvydas Sabonis 4,160
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 581
+445
Arvydas Sabonis 136
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,778
+1,363
Arvydas Sabonis 415
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 7,327
+5,998
Arvydas Sabonis 1,329
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8,772
+7,082
Arvydas Sabonis 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1,668
+934
Arvydas Sabonis 734
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 5,004
+2,302
Arvydas Sabonis 2,702
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6,672
+3,236
Arvydas Sabonis 3,436
Assists
Michael Jordan 5,633
+4,669
Arvydas Sabonis 964
Steals
Michael Jordan 2,514
+2,144
Arvydas Sabonis 370
Blocks
Michael Jordan 893
+399
Arvydas Sabonis 494
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,924
+2,087
Arvydas Sabonis 837
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,783
+1,493
Arvydas Sabonis 1,290

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Arvydas Sabonis had better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Michael Jordan had better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 49.7%
Arvydas Sabonis 50.0%
+0.3
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 32.7%
Arvydas Sabonis 32.8%
+0.1
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+4.9
Arvydas Sabonis 78.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Michael Jordan had better averages in points, assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis had better average in rebounds. They are tied in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+21.3), field goals made (+7.8), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+5.1), offensive rebounds (+0.3), assists (+3.8) and steals (+1.2)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in defensive rebounds (+1.3) and total rebounds (+1.0)
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.5)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+15.5), 3-pointers attempted (+1.6) and free throws attempted (+6.0)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Michael Jordan 33.4
+21.3
Arvydas Sabonis 12.1
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12.2
+7.8
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 25.1
+15.5
Arvydas Sabonis 9.6
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 0.8
+0.5
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 2.5
+1.6
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 8.2
+5.1
Arvydas Sabonis 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 9.9
+6.0
Arvydas Sabonis 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.7
+0.3
Arvydas Sabonis 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
Arvydas Sabonis 6.0
+1.3
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6.4
Arvydas Sabonis 7.4
+1.0
Assists
Michael Jordan 5.7
+3.8
Arvydas Sabonis 1.9
Steals
Michael Jordan 2.1
+1.2
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Blocks
Michael Jordan 0.9
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.1
+1.5
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.0
Arvydas Sabonis 3.4
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Michael Jordan had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Arvydas Sabonis.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan played more years (+6) and games (+128), and had more points (+5,370), field goals made (+1,966), 3-pointers made (+133), free throws made (+1,305), offensive rebounds (+233), defensive rebounds (+541), total rebounds (+774), assists (+925), steals (+328) and blocks (+110)
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- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+464) and personal fouls (+366)
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- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+4,006), 3-pointers attempted (+399) and free throws attempted (+1,569)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Michael Jordan 13
+6
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Michael Jordan 179
+128
Arvydas Sabonis 51
Points
Michael Jordan 5,987
+5,370
Arvydas Sabonis 617
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 2,188
+1,966
Arvydas Sabonis 222
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 4,497
+4,006
Arvydas Sabonis 491
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 148
+133
Arvydas Sabonis 15
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 446
+399
Arvydas Sabonis 47
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 1,463
+1,305
Arvydas Sabonis 158
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,766
+1,569
Arvydas Sabonis 197
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 305
+233
Arvydas Sabonis 72
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 847
+541
Arvydas Sabonis 306
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1,152
+774
Arvydas Sabonis 378
Assists
Michael Jordan 1,022
+925
Arvydas Sabonis 97
Steals
Michael Jordan 376
+328
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Blocks
Michael Jordan 158
+110
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 546
+464
Arvydas Sabonis 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 541
+366
Arvydas Sabonis 175

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Michael Jordan had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Arvydas Sabonis.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 48.7%
+3.5
Arvydas Sabonis 45.2%
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 33.2%
+1.3
Arvydas Sabonis 31.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 82.8%
+2.6
Arvydas Sabonis 80.2%
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