Complete Stats Comparison of Michael Jordan and Jason Kidd

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Michael Jordan and Jason Kidd 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.

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, steals, blocks)
2
(points, blocks)
15
seasons
Jason Kidd2
(rebounds, assists)
3
(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
Michael Jordan3
(points, steals, blocks)
4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)
13
Playoffs
Jason Kidd2
(rebounds, assists)
1
(assists)
17
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
5
stats
2
stats
Jason Kidd5
stats
9
stats
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Michael Jordan6
stats
9
stats
3
stats
Jason Kidd6
stats
5
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, steals and blocks while Jason Kidd had better averages in rebounds and assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+17.5), field goals made (+6.9), free throws made (+4.6), offensive rebounds (+0.3), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.5)
- Jason Kidd had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+0.3), total rebounds (+0.1) and assists (+3.4)
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Jason Kidd had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+11.7) and free throws attempted (+5.4)
- Jason Kidd had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Michael Jordan 30.1
+17.5
Jason Kidd 12.6
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 11.4
+6.9
Jason Kidd 4.5
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 22.9
+11.7
Jason Kidd 11.2
Michael Jordan 0.5
Jason Kidd 1.4
+0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1.7
Jason Kidd 4.1
+2.4
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 6.8
+4.6
Jason Kidd 2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8.2
+5.4
Jason Kidd 2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.6
+0.3
Jason Kidd 1.3
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
Jason Kidd 5.0
+0.3
Michael Jordan 6.2
Jason Kidd 6.3
+0.1
Michael Jordan 5.3
Jason Kidd 8.7
+3.4
Michael Jordan 2.3
+0.4
Jason Kidd 1.9
Michael Jordan 0.8
+0.5
Jason Kidd 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.7
Jason Kidd 2.9
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.6
+0.8
Jason Kidd 1.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan had more points (+14,763), field goals made (+5,973), free throws made (+4,224) and blocks (+443)
- Jason Kidd played more years (+4) and games (+319), and had more 3-pointers made (+1,407), offensive rebounds (+100), defensive rebounds (+1,953), total rebounds (+2,053), assists (+6,458) and steals (+170)
- Michael Jordan had more personal fouls (+211)
- Jason Kidd had more turnovers (+1,079)
- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+8,980) and free throws attempted (+4,818)
- Jason Kidd had more 3-pointers attempted (+3,923)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Michael Jordan 15
Jason Kidd 19
+4
Michael Jordan 1,072
Jason Kidd 1,391
+319
Michael Jordan 32,292
+14,763
Jason Kidd 17,529
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12,192
+5,973
Jason Kidd 6,219
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 24,537
+8,980
Jason Kidd 15,557
Michael Jordan 581
Jason Kidd 1,988
+1,407
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,778
Jason Kidd 5,701
+3,923
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 7,327
+4,224
Jason Kidd 3,103
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8,772
+4,818
Jason Kidd 3,954
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1,668
Jason Kidd 1,768
+100
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 5,004
Jason Kidd 6,957
+1,953
Michael Jordan 6,672
Jason Kidd 8,725
+2,053
Michael Jordan 5,633
Jason Kidd 12,091
+6,458
Michael Jordan 2,514
Jason Kidd 2,684
+170
Michael Jordan 893
+443
Jason Kidd 450
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,924
Jason Kidd 4,003
+1,079
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,783
+211
Jason Kidd 2,572

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 49.7%
+9.7
Jason Kidd 40.0%
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 32.7%
Jason Kidd 34.9%
+2.2
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+5.0
Jason Kidd 78.5%

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, steals and blocks while Jason Kidd had better averages in rebounds and assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+20.5), field goals made (+7.6), free throws made (+5.9), offensive rebounds (+0.3), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+0.6)
- Jason Kidd had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+0.6), total rebounds (+0.3) and assists (+2.3)
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+13.4) and free throws attempted (+6.9)
- Jason Kidd had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Michael Jordan 33.4
+20.5
Jason Kidd 12.9
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12.2
+7.6
Jason Kidd 4.6
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 25.1
+13.4
Jason Kidd 11.7
Michael Jordan 0.8
Jason Kidd 1.5
+0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 2.5
Jason Kidd 4.6
+2.1
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 8.2
+5.9
Jason Kidd 2.3
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 9.9
+6.9
Jason Kidd 3.0
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.7
+0.3
Jason Kidd 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
Jason Kidd 5.3
+0.6
Michael Jordan 6.4
Jason Kidd 6.7
+0.3
Michael Jordan 5.7
Jason Kidd 8.0
+2.3
Michael Jordan 2.1
+0.2
Jason Kidd 1.9
Michael Jordan 0.9
+0.6
Jason Kidd 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.1
+0.3
Jason Kidd 2.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.0
+0.8
Jason Kidd 2.2

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, steals and blocks while Jason Kidd had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan played more games (+21) and had more points (+3,944), field goals made (+1,468), free throws made (+1,096), offensive rebounds (+87), defensive rebounds (+7), total rebounds (+94), steals (+74) and blocks (+106)
- Jason Kidd played more years (+4) and had more 3-pointers made (+88) and assists (+241)
- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+96) and personal fouls (+193)
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- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+2,654) and free throws attempted (+1,296)
- Jason Kidd had more 3-pointers attempted (+287)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Michael Jordan 13
Jason Kidd 17
+4
Michael Jordan 179
+21
Jason Kidd 158
Michael Jordan 5,987
+3,944
Jason Kidd 2,043
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 2,188
+1,468
Jason Kidd 720
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 4,497
+2,654
Jason Kidd 1,843
Michael Jordan 148
Jason Kidd 236
+88
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 446
Jason Kidd 733
+287
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 1,463
+1,096
Jason Kidd 367
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,766
+1,296
Jason Kidd 470
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 305
+87
Jason Kidd 218
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 847
+7
Jason Kidd 840
Michael Jordan 1,152
+94
Jason Kidd 1,058
Michael Jordan 1,022
Jason Kidd 1,263
+241
Michael Jordan 376
+74
Jason Kidd 302
Michael Jordan 158
+106
Jason Kidd 52
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 546
+96
Jason Kidd 450
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 541
+193
Jason Kidd 348

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 Jason Kidd.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 48.7%
+9.6
Jason Kidd 39.1%
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 33.2%
+1.0
Jason Kidd 32.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 82.8%
+4.7
Jason Kidd 78.1%