Complete Stats Comparison of Michael Jordan and Pete Maravich

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Michael Jordan and Pete Maravich 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 Jordan4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
seasons
Pete Maravich1
(assists)		0
10
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Michael Jordan5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs
Pete Maravich0
0
4
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Michael Jordan11
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Pete Maravich1
stat		2
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Michael Jordan10
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Pete Maravich2
stats		2
stats		1
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...

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.

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, steals and blocks while Pete Maravich had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+5.9), field goals made (+2.0), 3-pointers made (+0.3), free throws made (+1.4), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+1.4), total rebounds (+2.0), steals (+0.9) and blocks (+0.5)
- Pete Maravich had better average in assists (+0.1)
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- Pete Maravich had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+0.2)
- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.6), 3-pointers attempted (+1.4) and free throws attempted (+1.6)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Michael Jordan 30.1
+5.9
Pete Maravich 24.2
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 11.4
+2.0
Pete Maravich 9.4
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 22.9
+1.6
Pete Maravich 21.3
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 0.5
+0.3
Pete Maravich 0.2
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1.7
+1.4
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 6.8
+1.4
Pete Maravich 5.4
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8.2
+1.6
Pete Maravich 6.6
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.6
+0.6
Pete Maravich 1.0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
+1.4
Pete Maravich 3.3
*
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6.2
+2.0
Pete Maravich 4.2
Assists
Michael Jordan 5.3
Pete Maravich 5.4
+0.1
Steals
Michael Jordan 2.3
+0.9
Pete Maravich 1.4
*
Blocks
Michael Jordan 0.8
+0.5
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.7
Pete Maravich 3.7
+1.0 *
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.6
Pete Maravich 2.8
+0.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Michael Jordan had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Pete Maravich.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan played more years (+5) and games (+414), and had more points (+16,344), field goals made (+6,005), 3-pointers made (+571), free throws made (+3,763), offensive rebounds (+1,242), defensive rebounds (+3,583), total rebounds (+3,925), assists (+2,070), steals (+1,927) and blocks (+785)
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- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+2,394) and personal fouls (+918)
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- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+10,512), 3-pointers attempted (+1,763) and free throws attempted (+4,428)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Michael Jordan 15
+5
Pete Maravich 10
Games
Michael Jordan 1,072
+414
Pete Maravich 658
Points
Michael Jordan 32,292
+16,344
Pete Maravich 15,948
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12,192
+6,005
Pete Maravich 6,187
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 24,537
+10,512
Pete Maravich 14,025
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 581
+571
Pete Maravich 10
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,778
+1,763
Pete Maravich 15
*
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 7,327
+3,763
Pete Maravich 3,564
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8,772
+4,428
Pete Maravich 4,344
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1,668
+1,242
Pete Maravich 426
*
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 5,004
+3,583
Pete Maravich 1,421
*
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6,672
+3,925
Pete Maravich 2,747
Assists
Michael Jordan 5,633
+2,070
Pete Maravich 3,563
Steals
Michael Jordan 2,514
+1,927
Pete Maravich 587
*
Blocks
Michael Jordan 893
+785
Pete Maravich 108
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,924
+2,394
Pete Maravich 530
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,783
+918
Pete Maravich 1,865

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 Pete Maravich had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 49.7%
+5.6
Pete Maravich 44.1%
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 32.7%
Pete Maravich 66.7%
+34.0 *
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+1.5
Pete Maravich 82.0%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Michael Jordan had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Pete Maravich.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+14.7), field goals made (+4.9), 3-pointers made (+0.6), free throws made (+4.2), offensive rebounds (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+3.8), total rebounds (+2.7), assists (+1.9), steals (+1.8) and blocks (+0.9)
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- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.1) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.8), 3-pointers attempted (+1.8) and free throws attempted (+4.7)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Michael Jordan 33.4
+14.7
Pete Maravich 18.7
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12.2
+4.9
Pete Maravich 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 25.1
+7.8
Pete Maravich 17.3
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 0.8
+0.6
Pete Maravich 0.2
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 2.5
+1.8
Pete Maravich 0.7
*
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 8.2
+4.2
Pete Maravich 4.0
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 9.9
+4.7
Pete Maravich 5.2
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.7
+1.7
Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
+3.8
Pete Maravich 0.9
*
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6.4
+2.7
Pete Maravich 3.7
Assists
Michael Jordan 5.7
+1.9
Pete Maravich 3.8
Steals
Michael Jordan 2.1
+1.8
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Blocks
Michael Jordan 0.9
+0.9
Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.1
+2.1
Pete Maravich 1.0
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.0
+0.2
Pete Maravich 2.8

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 Pete Maravich.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan played more years (+9) and games (+153), and had more points (+5,500), field goals made (+1,998), 3-pointers made (+146), free throws made (+1,358), offensive rebounds (+305), defensive rebounds (+839), total rebounds (+1,057), assists (+924), steals (+373) and blocks (+158)
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- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+537) and personal fouls (+467)
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- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+4,048), 3-pointers attempted (+440) and free throws attempted (+1,632)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Michael Jordan 13
+9
Pete Maravich 4
Games
Michael Jordan 179
+153
Pete Maravich 26
Points
Michael Jordan 5,987
+5,500
Pete Maravich 487
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 2,188
+1,998
Pete Maravich 190
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 4,497
+4,048
Pete Maravich 449
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 148
+146
Pete Maravich 2
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 446
+440
Pete Maravich 6
*
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 1,463
+1,358
Pete Maravich 105
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,766
+1,632
Pete Maravich 134
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 305
+305
Pete Maravich 0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 847
+839
Pete Maravich 8
*
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1,152
+1,057
Pete Maravich 95
Assists
Michael Jordan 1,022
+924
Pete Maravich 98
Steals
Michael Jordan 376
+373
Pete Maravich 3
*
Blocks
Michael Jordan 158
+158
Pete Maravich 0
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 546
+537
Pete Maravich 9
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 541
+467
Pete Maravich 74

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 48.7%
+6.4
Pete Maravich 42.3%
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 33.2%
Pete Maravich 33.3%
+0.1 *
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 82.8%
+4.4
Pete Maravich 78.4%
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