Complete Stats Comparison of Michael Jordan and Brook Lopez

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Michael Jordan and Brook Lopez 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
Michael Jordan4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		15
seasons
Brook Lopez1
(blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Michael Jordan4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs
Brook Lopez1
(blocks)		0
9
Playoffs

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		7
stats		2
stats
Brook Lopez4
stats		7
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Michael Jordan7
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Brook Lopez5
stats		2
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, Michael Jordan has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Brook Lopez has better average in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan has better averages in points (+14.4), field goals made (+5.4), free throws made (+4.1), defensive rebounds (+0.6), total rebounds (+0.2), assists (+3.9) and steals (+1.7)
- Brook Lopez has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.5), offensive rebounds (+0.3) and blocks (+1.0)
- Michael Jordan has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.1)
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- Michael Jordan has higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.9) and free throws attempted (+4.8)
- Brook Lopez has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Michael Jordan 30.1
+14.4
Brook Lopez 15.7
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 11.4
+5.4
Brook Lopez 6.0
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 22.9
+10.9
Brook Lopez 12.0
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 0.5
Brook Lopez 1.0
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1.7
Brook Lopez 2.8
+1.1
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 6.8
+4.1
Brook Lopez 2.7
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8.2
+4.8
Brook Lopez 3.4
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.6
Brook Lopez 1.9
+0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
+0.6
Brook Lopez 4.1
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6.2
+0.2
Brook Lopez 6.0
Assists
Michael Jordan 5.3
+3.9
Brook Lopez 1.4
Steals
Michael Jordan 2.3
+1.7
Brook Lopez 0.6
Blocks
Michael Jordan 0.8
Brook Lopez 1.8
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.7
+1.1
Brook Lopez 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.6
Brook Lopez 2.6

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 has more total points, assists and steals while Brook Lopez has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan has more points (+14,605), field goals made (+5,454), free throws made (+4,230), defensive rebounds (+376), assists (+4,001) and steals (+1,873)
- Brook Lopez played more years (+3) and games (+57), and has more 3-pointers made (+533), offensive rebounds (+502), total rebounds (+126) and blocks (+1,191)
- Michael Jordan has more turnovers (+1,151)
- Brook Lopez has more personal fouls (+129)
- Michael Jordan has more field goals attempted (+10,951) and free throws attempted (+4,888)
- Brook Lopez has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,374)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Michael Jordan 15
Brook Lopez 18
+3
Games
Michael Jordan 1,072
Brook Lopez 1,129
+57
Points
Michael Jordan 32,292
+14,605
Brook Lopez 17,687
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12,192
+5,454
Brook Lopez 6,738
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 24,537
+10,951
Brook Lopez 13,586
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 581
Brook Lopez 1,114
+533
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,778
Brook Lopez 3,152
+1,374
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 7,327
+4,230
Brook Lopez 3,097
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8,772
+4,888
Brook Lopez 3,884
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1,668
Brook Lopez 2,170
+502
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 5,004
+376
Brook Lopez 4,628
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6,672
Brook Lopez 6,798
+126
Assists
Michael Jordan 5,633
+4,001
Brook Lopez 1,632
Steals
Michael Jordan 2,514
+1,873
Brook Lopez 641
Blocks
Michael Jordan 893
Brook Lopez 2,084
+1,191
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,924
+1,151
Brook Lopez 1,773
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,783
Brook Lopez 2,912
+129

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 Brook Lopez has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 49.7%
+0.1
Brook Lopez 49.6%
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 32.7%
Brook Lopez 35.3%
+2.6
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+3.8
Brook Lopez 79.7%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Michael Jordan has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Brook Lopez has better average in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan has better averages in points (+19.3), field goals made (+6.8), free throws made (+6.0), defensive rebounds (+1.0), total rebounds (+0.6), assists (+4.8) and steals (+1.5)
- Brook Lopez has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+0.4) and blocks (+0.8)
- Michael Jordan has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.9) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Michael Jordan has higher averages in field goals attempted (+14.5) and free throws attempted (+7.3)
- Brook Lopez has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Michael Jordan 33.4
+19.3
Brook Lopez 14.1
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12.2
+6.8
Brook Lopez 5.4
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 25.1
+14.5
Brook Lopez 10.6
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 0.8
Brook Lopez 1.1
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 2.5
Brook Lopez 3.2
+0.7
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 8.2
+6.0
Brook Lopez 2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 9.9
+7.3
Brook Lopez 2.6
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.7
Brook Lopez 2.1
+0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
+1.0
Brook Lopez 3.7
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6.4
+0.6
Brook Lopez 5.8
Assists
Michael Jordan 5.7
+4.8
Brook Lopez 0.9
Steals
Michael Jordan 2.1
+1.5
Brook Lopez 0.6
Blocks
Michael Jordan 0.9
Brook Lopez 1.7
+0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.1
+1.9
Brook Lopez 1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.0
+0.5
Brook Lopez 2.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Michael Jordan has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Brook Lopez.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan played more years (+4) and games (+90), and has more points (+4,735), field goals made (+1,705), 3-pointers made (+54), free throws made (+1,271), offensive rebounds (+122), defensive rebounds (+515), total rebounds (+637), assists (+946), steals (+319) and blocks (+9)
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- Michael Jordan has more turnovers (+442) and personal fouls (+318)
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- Michael Jordan has more field goals attempted (+3,556), 3-pointers attempted (+162) and free throws attempted (+1,534)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Michael Jordan 13
+4
Brook Lopez 9
Games
Michael Jordan 179
+90
Brook Lopez 89
Points
Michael Jordan 5,987
+4,735
Brook Lopez 1,252
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 2,188
+1,705
Brook Lopez 483
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 4,497
+3,556
Brook Lopez 941
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 148
+54
Brook Lopez 94
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 446
+162
Brook Lopez 284
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 1,463
+1,271
Brook Lopez 192
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,766
+1,534
Brook Lopez 232
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 305
+122
Brook Lopez 183
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 847
+515
Brook Lopez 332
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1,152
+637
Brook Lopez 515
Assists
Michael Jordan 1,022
+946
Brook Lopez 76
Steals
Michael Jordan 376
+319
Brook Lopez 57
Blocks
Michael Jordan 158
+9
Brook Lopez 149
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 546
+442
Brook Lopez 104
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 541
+318
Brook Lopez 223

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Michael Jordan has better 3-point percentage while Brook Lopez has better field goal percentage. They are tied in free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 48.7%
Brook Lopez 51.3%
+2.6
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 33.2%
+0.1
Brook Lopez 33.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 82.8%
Brook Lopez 82.8%
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