Complete Stats Comparison of Michael Jordan and Rasheed Wallace

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Michael Jordan and Rasheed Wallace 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
Rasheed Wallace2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		16
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, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		13
Playoffs
Rasheed Wallace1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		14
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
Rasheed Wallace5
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Michael Jordan8
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Rasheed Wallace4
stats		5
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...

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 Rasheed Wallace had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+15.7), field goals made (+5.7), free throws made (+4.7), offensive rebounds (+0.2), assists (+3.5) and steals (+1.3)
- Rasheed Wallace had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+0.6), total rebounds (+0.5) and blocks (+0.5)
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.2)
- Rasheed Wallace had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.7) and free throws attempted (+5.3)
- Rasheed Wallace had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Michael Jordan 30.1
+15.7
Rasheed Wallace 14.4
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 11.4
+5.7
Rasheed Wallace 5.7
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 22.9
+10.7
Rasheed Wallace 12.2
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 0.5
Rasheed Wallace 1.0
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1.7
Rasheed Wallace 2.9
+1.2
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 6.8
+4.7
Rasheed Wallace 2.1
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8.2
+5.3
Rasheed Wallace 2.9
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.6
+0.2
Rasheed Wallace 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
Rasheed Wallace 5.3
+0.6
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6.2
Rasheed Wallace 6.7
+0.5
Assists
Michael Jordan 5.3
+3.5
Rasheed Wallace 1.8
Steals
Michael Jordan 2.3
+1.3
Rasheed Wallace 1.0
Blocks
Michael Jordan 0.8
Rasheed Wallace 1.3
+0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.7
+1.2
Rasheed Wallace 1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.6
Rasheed Wallace 2.9
+0.3

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 Rasheed Wallace had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan had more points (+16,286), field goals made (+5,872), free throws made (+5,047), offensive rebounds (+90), assists (+3,639) and steals (+1,424)
- Rasheed Wallace played more years (+1) and games (+37), and had more 3-pointers made (+505), defensive rebounds (+822), total rebounds (+732) and blocks (+567)
- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+1,231)
- Rasheed Wallace had more personal fouls (+476)
- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+11,008) and free throws attempted (+5,610)
- Rasheed Wallace had more 3-pointers attempted (+1,450)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Michael Jordan 15
Rasheed Wallace 16
+1
Games
Michael Jordan 1,072
Rasheed Wallace 1,109
+37
Points
Michael Jordan 32,292
+16,286
Rasheed Wallace 16,006
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12,192
+5,872
Rasheed Wallace 6,320
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 24,537
+11,008
Rasheed Wallace 13,529
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 581
Rasheed Wallace 1,086
+505
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,778
Rasheed Wallace 3,228
+1,450
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 7,327
+5,047
Rasheed Wallace 2,280
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8,772
+5,610
Rasheed Wallace 3,162
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1,668
+90
Rasheed Wallace 1,578
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 5,004
Rasheed Wallace 5,826
+822
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6,672
Rasheed Wallace 7,404
+732
Assists
Michael Jordan 5,633
+3,639
Rasheed Wallace 1,994
Steals
Michael Jordan 2,514
+1,424
Rasheed Wallace 1,090
Blocks
Michael Jordan 893
Rasheed Wallace 1,460
+567
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,924
+1,231
Rasheed Wallace 1,693
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,783
Rasheed Wallace 3,259
+476

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 Rasheed Wallace had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 49.7%
+3.0
Rasheed Wallace 46.7%
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 32.7%
Rasheed Wallace 33.6%
+0.9
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+11.4
Rasheed Wallace 72.1%

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, assists and steals while Rasheed Wallace had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+19.9), field goals made (+7.0), free throws made (+6.2), offensive rebounds (+0.4), total rebounds (+0.2), assists (+4.2) and steals (+1.3)
- Rasheed Wallace had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.3), defensive rebounds (+0.2) and blocks (+0.4)
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.8)
- Rasheed Wallace had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+13.4) and free throws attempted (+7.1)
- Rasheed Wallace had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Michael Jordan 33.4
+19.9
Rasheed Wallace 13.5
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12.2
+7.0
Rasheed Wallace 5.2
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 25.1
+13.4
Rasheed Wallace 11.7
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 0.8
Rasheed Wallace 1.1
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 2.5
Rasheed Wallace 3.1
+0.6
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 8.2
+6.2
Rasheed Wallace 2.0
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 9.9
+7.1
Rasheed Wallace 2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.7
+0.4
Rasheed Wallace 1.3
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
Rasheed Wallace 4.9
+0.2
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6.4
+0.2
Rasheed Wallace 6.2
Assists
Michael Jordan 5.7
+4.2
Rasheed Wallace 1.5
Steals
Michael Jordan 2.1
+1.3
Rasheed Wallace 0.8
Blocks
Michael Jordan 0.9
Rasheed Wallace 1.3
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.1
+1.8
Rasheed Wallace 1.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.0
Rasheed Wallace 3.6
+0.6

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 Rasheed Wallace had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan played more games (+2) and had more points (+3,603), field goals made (+1,271), free throws made (+1,103), offensive rebounds (+69), total rebounds (+53), assists (+758) and steals (+231)
- Rasheed Wallace played more years (+1) and had more 3-pointers made (+42), defensive rebounds (+16) and blocks (+67)
- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+318)
- Rasheed Wallace had more personal fouls (+104)
- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+2,432) and free throws attempted (+1,264)
- Rasheed Wallace had more 3-pointers attempted (+94)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Michael Jordan 13
Rasheed Wallace 14
+1
Games
Michael Jordan 179
+2
Rasheed Wallace 177
Points
Michael Jordan 5,987
+3,603
Rasheed Wallace 2,384
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 2,188
+1,271
Rasheed Wallace 917
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 4,497
+2,432
Rasheed Wallace 2,065
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 148
Rasheed Wallace 190
+42
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 446
Rasheed Wallace 540
+94
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 1,463
+1,103
Rasheed Wallace 360
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,766
+1,264
Rasheed Wallace 502
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 305
+69
Rasheed Wallace 236
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 847
Rasheed Wallace 863
+16
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1,152
+53
Rasheed Wallace 1,099
Assists
Michael Jordan 1,022
+758
Rasheed Wallace 264
Steals
Michael Jordan 376
+231
Rasheed Wallace 145
Blocks
Michael Jordan 158
Rasheed Wallace 225
+67
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 546
+318
Rasheed Wallace 228
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 541
Rasheed Wallace 645
+104

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 Rasheed Wallace had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 48.7%
+4.3
Rasheed Wallace 44.4%
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 33.2%
Rasheed Wallace 35.2%
+2.0
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 82.8%
+11.1
Rasheed Wallace 71.7%
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