Complete Stats Comparison of Michael Jordan and Kawhi Leonard

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Michael Jordan and Kawhi Leonard 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, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
seasons
Kawhi Leonard1
(rebounds)		0
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, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs
Kawhi Leonard1
(rebounds)		0
12
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		11
stats		0
stats
Kawhi Leonard5
stats		3
stats		3
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Michael Jordan6
stats		10
stats		0
stats
Kawhi Leonard6
stats		4
stats		3
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 has better averages in points, assists, steals and blocks while Kawhi Leonard has better average in rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan has better averages in points (+10.0), field goals made (+4.1), free throws made (+2.9), offensive rebounds (+0.4), assists (+2.3), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+0.2)
- Kawhi Leonard has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+0.5) and total rebounds (+0.2)
- Michael Jordan has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Michael Jordan has higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.3) and free throws attempted (+3.7)
- Kawhi Leonard has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Michael Jordan 30.1
+10.0
Kawhi Leonard 20.1
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 11.4
+4.1
Kawhi Leonard 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 22.9
+8.3
Kawhi Leonard 14.6
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 0.5
Kawhi Leonard 1.6
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1.7
Kawhi Leonard 4.1
+2.4
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 6.8
+2.9
Kawhi Leonard 3.9
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8.2
+3.7
Kawhi Leonard 4.5
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.6
+0.4
Kawhi Leonard 1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
Kawhi Leonard 5.2
+0.5
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6.2
Kawhi Leonard 6.4
+0.2
Assists
Michael Jordan 5.3
+2.3
Kawhi Leonard 3.0
Steals
Michael Jordan 2.3
+0.6
Kawhi Leonard 1.7
Blocks
Michael Jordan 0.8
+0.2
Kawhi Leonard 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.7
+1.0
Kawhi Leonard 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.6
+0.9
Kawhi Leonard 1.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Michael Jordan has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Kawhi Leonard.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan played more years (+1) and games (+338), and has more points (+17,549), field goals made (+6,837), free throws made (+4,482), offensive rebounds (+795), defensive rebounds (+1,211), total rebounds (+2,006), assists (+3,395), steals (+1,258) and blocks (+421)
- Kawhi Leonard has more 3-pointers made (+607)
- Michael Jordan has more turnovers (+1,710) and personal fouls (+1,556)
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- Michael Jordan has more field goals attempted (+13,792) and free throws attempted (+5,463)
- Kawhi Leonard has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,254)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Michael Jordan 15
+1
Kawhi Leonard 14
Games
Michael Jordan 1,072
+338
Kawhi Leonard 734
Points
Michael Jordan 32,292
+17,549
Kawhi Leonard 14,743
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12,192
+6,837
Kawhi Leonard 5,355
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 24,537
+13,792
Kawhi Leonard 10,745
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 581
Kawhi Leonard 1,188
+607
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,778
Kawhi Leonard 3,032
+1,254
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 7,327
+4,482
Kawhi Leonard 2,845
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8,772
+5,463
Kawhi Leonard 3,309
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1,668
+795
Kawhi Leonard 873
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 5,004
+1,211
Kawhi Leonard 3,793
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6,672
+2,006
Kawhi Leonard 4,666
Assists
Michael Jordan 5,633
+3,395
Kawhi Leonard 2,238
Steals
Michael Jordan 2,514
+1,258
Kawhi Leonard 1,256
Blocks
Michael Jordan 893
+421
Kawhi Leonard 472
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,924
+1,710
Kawhi Leonard 1,214
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,783
+1,556
Kawhi Leonard 1,227

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kawhi Leonard has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Michael Jordan.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 49.7%
Kawhi Leonard 49.8%
+0.1
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 32.7%
Kawhi Leonard 39.2%
+6.5
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 83.5%
Kawhi Leonard 86.0%
+2.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan has better averages in points (+11.9), field goals made (+4.5), free throws made (+3.8), assists (+2.7), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+0.2)
- Kawhi Leonard has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.9), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+1.3) and total rebounds (+1.4)
- Michael Jordan has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.2) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- Michael Jordan has higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.1) and free throws attempted (+4.7)
- Kawhi Leonard has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Michael Jordan 33.4
+11.9
Kawhi Leonard 21.5
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12.2
+4.5
Kawhi Leonard 7.7
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 25.1
+10.1
Kawhi Leonard 15.0
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 0.8
Kawhi Leonard 1.7
+0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 2.5
Kawhi Leonard 4.3
+1.8
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 8.2
+3.8
Kawhi Leonard 4.4
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 9.9
+4.7
Kawhi Leonard 5.2
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.7
Kawhi Leonard 1.8
+0.1
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
Kawhi Leonard 6.0
+1.3
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6.4
Kawhi Leonard 7.8
+1.4
Assists
Michael Jordan 5.7
+2.7
Kawhi Leonard 3.0
Steals
Michael Jordan 2.1
+0.3
Kawhi Leonard 1.8
Blocks
Michael Jordan 0.9
+0.2
Kawhi Leonard 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.1
+1.2
Kawhi Leonard 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.0
+0.8
Kawhi Leonard 2.2

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 Kawhi Leonard.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan played more years (+1) and games (+33), and has more points (+2,854), field goals made (+1,068), free throws made (+819), offensive rebounds (+43), total rebounds (+10), assists (+590), steals (+120) and blocks (+59)
- Kawhi Leonard has more 3-pointers made (+101) and defensive rebounds (+33)
- Michael Jordan has more turnovers (+268) and personal fouls (+218)
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- Michael Jordan has more field goals attempted (+2,312) and free throws attempted (+1,000)
- Kawhi Leonard has more 3-pointers attempted (+178)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Michael Jordan 13
+1
Kawhi Leonard 12
Games
Michael Jordan 179
+33
Kawhi Leonard 146
Points
Michael Jordan 5,987
+2,854
Kawhi Leonard 3,133
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 2,188
+1,068
Kawhi Leonard 1,120
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 4,497
+2,312
Kawhi Leonard 2,185
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 148
Kawhi Leonard 249
+101
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 446
Kawhi Leonard 624
+178
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 1,463
+819
Kawhi Leonard 644
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,766
+1,000
Kawhi Leonard 766
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 305
+43
Kawhi Leonard 262
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 847
Kawhi Leonard 880
+33
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1,152
+10
Kawhi Leonard 1,142
Assists
Michael Jordan 1,022
+590
Kawhi Leonard 432
Steals
Michael Jordan 376
+120
Kawhi Leonard 256
Blocks
Michael Jordan 158
+59
Kawhi Leonard 99
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 546
+268
Kawhi Leonard 278
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 541
+218
Kawhi Leonard 323

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kawhi Leonard has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Michael Jordan.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 48.7%
Kawhi Leonard 51.3%
+2.6
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 33.2%
Kawhi Leonard 39.9%
+6.7
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 82.8%
Kawhi Leonard 84.1%
+1.3
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