Complete Stats Comparison of Michael Jordan and Dikembe Mutombo

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Michael Jordan and Dikembe Mutombo 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
Dikembe Mutombo2
(rebounds, 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 Jordan3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		13
Playoffs
Dikembe Mutombo2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(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
Michael Jordan7
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo5
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Michael Jordan6
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo6
stats		3
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 had better averages in points, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+20.3), field goals made (+7.9), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+4.0), assists (+4.3) and steals (+1.9)
- Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+2.4), total rebounds (+4.1) and blocks (+2.0)
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.9)
- Dikembe Mutombo had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+16.2), 3-pointers attempted (+1.7) and free throws attempted (+4.1)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Michael Jordan 30.1
+20.3
Dikembe Mutombo 9.8
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 11.4
+7.9
Dikembe Mutombo 3.5
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 22.9
+16.2
Dikembe Mutombo 6.7
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 0.5
+0.5
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1.7
+1.7
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 6.8
+4.0
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8.2
+4.1
Dikembe Mutombo 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.6
Dikembe Mutombo 3.2
+1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
Dikembe Mutombo 7.1
+2.4
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6.2
Dikembe Mutombo 10.3
+4.1
Assists
Michael Jordan 5.3
+4.3
Dikembe Mutombo 1.0
Steals
Michael Jordan 2.3
+1.9
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
Michael Jordan 0.8
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+2.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.7
+0.9
Dikembe Mutombo 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.6
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+0.2

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 Dikembe Mutombo had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan had more points (+20,563), field goals made (+8,023), 3-pointers made (+581), free throws made (+3,936), assists (+4,393) and steals (+2,020)
- Dikembe Mutombo played more years (+3) and games (+124), and had more offensive rebounds (+2,140), defensive rebounds (+3,547), total rebounds (+5,687) and blocks (+2,396)
- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+751)
- Dikembe Mutombo had more personal fouls (+600)
- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+16,492), 3-pointers attempted (+1,776) and free throws attempted (+3,812)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Michael Jordan 15
Dikembe Mutombo 18
+3
Games
Michael Jordan 1,072
Dikembe Mutombo 1,196
+124
Points
Michael Jordan 32,292
+20,563
Dikembe Mutombo 11,729
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12,192
+8,023
Dikembe Mutombo 4,169
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 24,537
+16,492
Dikembe Mutombo 8,045
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 581
+581
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,778
+1,776
Dikembe Mutombo 2
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 7,327
+3,936
Dikembe Mutombo 3,391
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8,772
+3,812
Dikembe Mutombo 4,960
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1,668
Dikembe Mutombo 3,808
+2,140
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 5,004
Dikembe Mutombo 8,551
+3,547
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6,672
Dikembe Mutombo 12,359
+5,687
Assists
Michael Jordan 5,633
+4,393
Dikembe Mutombo 1,240
Steals
Michael Jordan 2,514
+2,020
Dikembe Mutombo 494
Blocks
Michael Jordan 893
Dikembe Mutombo 3,289
+2,396
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,924
+751
Dikembe Mutombo 2,173
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,783
Dikembe Mutombo 3,383
+600

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 49.7%
Dikembe Mutombo 51.8%
+2.1
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 32.7%
+32.7
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+15.1
Dikembe Mutombo 68.4%

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 Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+24.3), field goals made (+9.2), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+5.1), assists (+4.9) and steals (+1.7)
- Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+1.9), total rebounds (+3.1) and blocks (+1.6)
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+19.3), 3-pointers attempted (+2.5) and free throws attempted (+5.5)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Michael Jordan 33.4
+24.3
Dikembe Mutombo 9.1
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12.2
+9.2
Dikembe Mutombo 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 25.1
+19.3
Dikembe Mutombo 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 0.8
+0.8
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 2.5
+2.5
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 8.2
+5.1
Dikembe Mutombo 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 9.9
+5.5
Dikembe Mutombo 4.4
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.7
Dikembe Mutombo 2.9
+1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
Dikembe Mutombo 6.6
+1.9
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6.4
Dikembe Mutombo 9.5
+3.1
Assists
Michael Jordan 5.7
+4.9
Dikembe Mutombo 0.8
Steals
Michael Jordan 2.1
+1.7
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
Michael Jordan 0.9
Dikembe Mutombo 2.5
+1.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.1
+1.6
Dikembe Mutombo 1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.0
+0.4
Dikembe Mutombo 2.6

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, rebounds, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan played more games (+78) and had more points (+5,069), field goals made (+1,885), 3-pointers made (+148), free throws made (+1,151), offensive rebounds (+9), defensive rebounds (+181), total rebounds (+190), assists (+944) and steals (+336)
- Dikembe Mutombo had more blocks (+93)
- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+397) and personal fouls (+282)
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- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+3,911), 3-pointers attempted (+445) and free throws attempted (+1,322)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Michael Jordan 13
Dikembe Mutombo 13
Games
Michael Jordan 179
+78
Dikembe Mutombo 101
Points
Michael Jordan 5,987
+5,069
Dikembe Mutombo 918
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 2,188
+1,885
Dikembe Mutombo 303
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 4,497
+3,911
Dikembe Mutombo 586
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 148
+148
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 446
+445
Dikembe Mutombo 1
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 1,463
+1,151
Dikembe Mutombo 312
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,766
+1,322
Dikembe Mutombo 444
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 305
+9
Dikembe Mutombo 296
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 847
+181
Dikembe Mutombo 666
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1,152
+190
Dikembe Mutombo 962
Assists
Michael Jordan 1,022
+944
Dikembe Mutombo 78
Steals
Michael Jordan 376
+336
Dikembe Mutombo 40
Blocks
Michael Jordan 158
Dikembe Mutombo 251
+93
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 546
+397
Dikembe Mutombo 149
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 541
+282
Dikembe Mutombo 259

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Michael Jordan had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dikembe Mutombo had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 48.7%
Dikembe Mutombo 51.7%
+3.0
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 33.2%
+33.2
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 82.8%
+12.5
Dikembe Mutombo 70.3%
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