Complete Stats Comparison of Michael Jordan and Jerry West

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Michael Jordan and Jerry West 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 / 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 Jordan3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)
15
seasons
Jerry West2
(assists, steals)
1
(assists)
14
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, steals, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
13
Playoffs
Jerry West1
(assists)
0
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 Jordan6
stats
10
stats
2
stats
Jerry West3
stats
2
stats
0
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
10
stats
2
stats
Jerry West2
stats
1
stat
0
stats
they are tied1
stat

- Stats for turnovers, and three-point shots were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

- "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...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.
(n/a) = the stat was not available during his career.

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, rebounds and blocks while Jerry West had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+3.1), field goals made (+1.7), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+1.9), total rebounds (+0.4) and blocks (+0.1)
- Jerry West had better averages in free throws made (+0.9), assists (+1.4) and steals (+0.3)
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- Michael Jordan had higher average in field goals attempted (+2.5)
- Jerry West had higher average in free throws attempted (+1.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Michael Jordan 30.1
+3.1
Jerry West 27.0
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 11.4
+1.7
Jerry West 9.7
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 22.9
+2.5
Jerry West 20.4
Michael Jordan 0.5
Jerry West -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1.7
Jerry West -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 6.8
Jerry West 7.7
+0.9
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8.2
Jerry West 9.4
+1.2
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.6
+0.6
Jerry West 1.0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
+1.9
Jerry West 2.8
*
Michael Jordan 6.2
+0.4
Jerry West 5.8
Michael Jordan 5.3
Jerry West 6.7
+1.4
Michael Jordan 2.3
Jerry West 2.6
+0.3 *
Michael Jordan 0.8
+0.1
Jerry West 0.7
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.7
Jerry West -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.6
Jerry West 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 had more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Jerry West had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan played more years (+1) and games (+140), and had more points (+7,100), field goals made (+3,176), free throws made (+167), offensive rebounds (+1,638), defensive rebounds (+4,918), total rebounds (+1,306), steals (+2,433) and blocks (+870)
- Jerry West had more assists (+605)
- Michael Jordan had more personal fouls (+348)
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- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+5,505)
- Jerry West had more free throws attempted (+29)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Michael Jordan 15
+1
Jerry West 14
Michael Jordan 1,072
+140
Jerry West 932
Michael Jordan 32,292
+7,100
Jerry West 25,192
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12,192
+3,176
Jerry West 9,016
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 24,537
+5,505
Jerry West 19,032
Michael Jordan 581
Jerry West -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,778
Jerry West -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 7,327
+167
Jerry West 7,160
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8,772
Jerry West 8,801
+29
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1,668
+1,638
Jerry West 30
*
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 5,004
+4,918
Jerry West 86
*
Michael Jordan 6,672
+1,306
Jerry West 5,366
Michael Jordan 5,633
Jerry West 6,238
+605
Michael Jordan 2,514
+2,433
Jerry West 81
*
Michael Jordan 893
+870
Jerry West 23
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,924
Jerry West -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,783
+348
Jerry West 2,435

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 than Jerry West.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 49.7%
+2.3
Jerry West 47.4%
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 32.7%
Jerry West -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+2.1
Jerry West 81.4%

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, rebounds, steals and blocks while Jerry West had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+4.3), field goals made (+1.6), free throws made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+2.7), total rebounds (+0.8), steals (+2.1) and blocks (+0.9)
- Jerry West had better average in assists (+0.6)
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
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- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.5) and free throws attempted (+0.1)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Michael Jordan 33.4
+4.3
Jerry West 29.1
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12.2
+1.6
Jerry West 10.6
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 25.1
+2.5
Jerry West 22.6
Michael Jordan 0.8
Jerry West -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 2.5
Jerry West -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 8.2
+0.3
Jerry West 7.9
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 9.9
+0.1
Jerry West 9.8
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.7
+1.7
Jerry West 0.0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
+2.7
Jerry West 2.0
*
Michael Jordan 6.4
+0.8
Jerry West 5.6
Michael Jordan 5.7
Jerry West 6.3
+0.6
Michael Jordan 2.1
+2.1
Jerry West 0.0
*
Michael Jordan 0.9
+0.9
Jerry West 0.0
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.1
Jerry West -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.0
+0.1
Jerry West 2.9

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 Jerry West.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan played more games (+26) and had more points (+1,530), field goals made (+566), free throws made (+250), offensive rebounds (+305), defensive rebounds (+845), total rebounds (+297), assists (+52), steals (+376) and blocks (+158)
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- Michael Jordan had more personal fouls (+90)
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- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+1,037) and free throws attempted (+260)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Michael Jordan 13
Jerry West 13
Michael Jordan 179
+26
Jerry West 153
Michael Jordan 5,987
+1,530
Jerry West 4,457
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 2,188
+566
Jerry West 1,622
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 4,497
+1,037
Jerry West 3,460
Michael Jordan 148
Jerry West -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 446
Jerry West -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 1,463
+250
Jerry West 1,213
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,766
+260
Jerry West 1,506
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 305
+305
Jerry West 0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 847
+845
Jerry West 2
*
Michael Jordan 1,152
+297
Jerry West 855
Michael Jordan 1,022
+52
Jerry West 970
Michael Jordan 376
+376
Jerry West 0
*
Michael Jordan 158
+158
Jerry West 0
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 546
Jerry West -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 541
+90
Jerry West 451

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Michael Jordan had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Jerry West.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 48.7%
+1.8
Jerry West 46.9%
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 33.2%
Jerry West -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 82.8%
+2.3
Jerry West 80.5%