Complete Stats Comparison of Michael Jordan and Ben Wallace

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Michael Jordan and Ben Wallace 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)		3
(points, assists, steals)		15
seasons
Ben Wallace2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		16
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)		3
(points, assists, steals)		13
Playoffs
Ben Wallace2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		8
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Michael Jordan6
stats		6
stats		3
stats
Ben Wallace6
stats		8
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Michael Jordan6
stats		8
stats		3
stats
Ben Wallace6
stats		6
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

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 Ben Wallace had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+24.4), field goals made (+9.0), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+5.8), assists (+4.0) and steals (+1.0)
- Ben Wallace had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+1.8), total rebounds (+3.4) and blocks (+1.2)
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.7) and personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+17.9), 3-pointers attempted (+1.7) and free throws attempted (+5.7)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Michael Jordan 30.1
+24.4
Ben Wallace 5.7
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 11.4
+9.0
Ben Wallace 2.4
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 22.9
+17.9
Ben Wallace 5.0
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 0.5
+0.5
Ben Wallace 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1.7
+1.7
Ben Wallace 0.0
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 6.8
+5.8
Ben Wallace 1.0
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8.2
+5.7
Ben Wallace 2.5
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.6
Ben Wallace 3.2
+1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
Ben Wallace 6.5
+1.8
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6.2
Ben Wallace 9.6
+3.4
Assists
Michael Jordan 5.3
+4.0
Ben Wallace 1.3
Steals
Michael Jordan 2.3
+1.0
Ben Wallace 1.3
Blocks
Michael Jordan 0.8
Ben Wallace 2.0
+1.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.7
+1.7
Ben Wallace 1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.6
+0.7
Ben Wallace 1.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Michael Jordan had more total points, assists and steals while Ben Wallace had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan had more points (+26,038), field goals made (+9,623), 3-pointers made (+574), free throws made (+6,218), assists (+4,196) and steals (+1,145)
- Ben Wallace played more years (+1) and games (+16), and had more offensive rebounds (+1,776), defensive rebounds (+2,034), total rebounds (+3,810) and blocks (+1,244)
- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+1,863) and personal fouls (+705)
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- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+19,116), 3-pointers attempted (+1,727) and free throws attempted (+6,093)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Michael Jordan 15
Ben Wallace 16
+1
Games
Michael Jordan 1,072
Ben Wallace 1,088
+16
Points
Michael Jordan 32,292
+26,038
Ben Wallace 6,254
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12,192
+9,623
Ben Wallace 2,569
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 24,537
+19,116
Ben Wallace 5,421
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 581
+574
Ben Wallace 7
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,778
+1,727
Ben Wallace 51
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 7,327
+6,218
Ben Wallace 1,109
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8,772
+6,093
Ben Wallace 2,679
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1,668
Ben Wallace 3,444
+1,776
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 5,004
Ben Wallace 7,038
+2,034
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6,672
Ben Wallace 10,482
+3,810
Assists
Michael Jordan 5,633
+4,196
Ben Wallace 1,437
Steals
Michael Jordan 2,514
+1,145
Ben Wallace 1,369
Blocks
Michael Jordan 893
Ben Wallace 2,137
+1,244
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,924
+1,863
Ben Wallace 1,061
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,783
+705
Ben Wallace 2,078

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Michael Jordan had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Ben Wallace.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 49.7%
+2.3
Ben Wallace 47.4%
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 32.7%
+19.0
Ben Wallace 13.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+42.1
Ben Wallace 41.4%

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 Ben Wallace had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+26.2), field goals made (+9.4), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+6.6), assists (+4.4) and steals (+0.6)
- Ben Wallace had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+2.9), total rebounds (+4.8) and blocks (+1.0)
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.1) and personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+19.3), 3-pointers attempted (+2.4) and free throws attempted (+6.0)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Michael Jordan 33.4
+26.2
Ben Wallace 7.2
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12.2
+9.4
Ben Wallace 2.8
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 25.1
+19.3
Ben Wallace 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 0.8
+0.8
Ben Wallace 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 2.5
+2.4
Ben Wallace 0.1
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 8.2
+6.6
Ben Wallace 1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 9.9
+6.0
Ben Wallace 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.7
Ben Wallace 3.6
+1.9
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
Ben Wallace 7.6
+2.9
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6.4
Ben Wallace 11.2
+4.8
Assists
Michael Jordan 5.7
+4.4
Ben Wallace 1.3
Steals
Michael Jordan 2.1
+0.6
Ben Wallace 1.5
Blocks
Michael Jordan 0.9
Ben Wallace 1.9
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.1
+2.1
Ben Wallace 1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.0
+0.7
Ben Wallace 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Michael Jordan had more total points, assists and steals while Ben Wallace had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan played more years (+5) and games (+49), and had more points (+5,048), field goals made (+1,824), 3-pointers made (+148), free throws made (+1,252), assists (+849) and steals (+177)
- Ben Wallace had more offensive rebounds (+158), defensive rebounds (+144), total rebounds (+302) and blocks (+92)
- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+410) and personal fouls (+245)
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- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+3,742), 3-pointers attempted (+436) and free throws attempted (+1,261)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Michael Jordan 13
+5
Ben Wallace 8
Games
Michael Jordan 179
+49
Ben Wallace 130
Points
Michael Jordan 5,987
+5,048
Ben Wallace 939
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 2,188
+1,824
Ben Wallace 364
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 4,497
+3,742
Ben Wallace 755
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 148
+148
Ben Wallace 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 446
+436
Ben Wallace 10
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 1,463
+1,252
Ben Wallace 211
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,766
+1,261
Ben Wallace 505
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 305
Ben Wallace 463
+158
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 847
Ben Wallace 991
+144
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1,152
Ben Wallace 1,454
+302
Assists
Michael Jordan 1,022
+849
Ben Wallace 173
Steals
Michael Jordan 376
+177
Ben Wallace 199
Blocks
Michael Jordan 158
Ben Wallace 250
+92
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 546
+410
Ben Wallace 136
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 541
+245
Ben Wallace 296

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 Ben Wallace.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 48.7%
+0.5
Ben Wallace 48.2%
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 33.2%
+33.2
Ben Wallace 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 82.8%
+41.0
Ben Wallace 41.8%
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