Complete Stats Comparison of Michael Jordan and Yao Ming

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Michael Jordan and Yao Ming 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)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		15
seasons
Yao Ming2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		8
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Michael Jordan3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs
Yao Ming2
(rebounds, blocks)		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 Jordan7
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Yao Ming4
stats		3
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Michael Jordan7
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Yao Ming5
stats		2
stats		2
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, assists and steals while Yao Ming had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+11.1), field goals made (+4.4), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+1.7), assists (+3.7) and steals (+1.9)
- Yao Ming had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+2.0), total rebounds (+3.0) and blocks (+1.1)
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- Yao Ming had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.6), 3-pointers attempted (+1.7) and free throws attempted (+2.1)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Michael Jordan 30.1
+11.1
Yao Ming 19.0
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 11.4
+4.4
Yao Ming 7.0
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 22.9
+9.6
Yao Ming 13.3
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 0.5
+0.5
Yao Ming 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1.7
+1.7
Yao Ming 0.0
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 6.8
+1.7
Yao Ming 5.1
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8.2
+2.1
Yao Ming 6.1
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.6
Yao Ming 2.5
+0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
Yao Ming 6.7
+2.0
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6.2
Yao Ming 9.2
+3.0
Assists
Michael Jordan 5.3
+3.7
Yao Ming 1.6
Steals
Michael Jordan 2.3
+1.9
Yao Ming 0.4
Blocks
Michael Jordan 0.8
Yao Ming 1.9
+1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.7
Yao Ming 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2.6
Yao Ming 3.3
+0.7

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, assists and steals while Yao Ming had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Michael Jordan played more years (+7) and games (+586), and had more points (+23,045), field goals made (+8,812), 3-pointers made (+579), free throws made (+4,842), offensive rebounds (+435), defensive rebounds (+1,743), total rebounds (+2,178), assists (+4,864) and steals (+2,325)
- Yao Ming had more blocks (+27)
- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+1,613) and personal fouls (+1,187)
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- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+18,092), 3-pointers attempted (+1,768) and free throws attempted (+5,788)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Michael Jordan 15
+7
Yao Ming 8
Games
Michael Jordan 1,072
+586
Yao Ming 486
Points
Michael Jordan 32,292
+23,045
Yao Ming 9,247
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12,192
+8,812
Yao Ming 3,380
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 24,537
+18,092
Yao Ming 6,445
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 581
+579
Yao Ming 2
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,778
+1,768
Yao Ming 10
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 7,327
+4,842
Yao Ming 2,485
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 8,772
+5,788
Yao Ming 2,984
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1,668
+435
Yao Ming 1,233
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 5,004
+1,743
Yao Ming 3,261
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6,672
+2,178
Yao Ming 4,494
Assists
Michael Jordan 5,633
+4,864
Yao Ming 769
Steals
Michael Jordan 2,514
+2,325
Yao Ming 189
Blocks
Michael Jordan 893
Yao Ming 920
+27
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,924
+1,613
Yao Ming 1,311
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 2,783
+1,187
Yao Ming 1,596

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 49.7%
Yao Ming 52.4%
+2.7
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 32.7%
+12.7
Yao Ming 20.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+0.2
Yao Ming 83.3%

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, assists and steals while Yao Ming had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+13.6), field goals made (+5.2), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+2.3), assists (+4.7) and steals (+1.8)
- Yao Ming had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+1.9), total rebounds (+2.9) and blocks (+0.6)
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Yao Ming had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+11.7), 3-pointers attempted (+2.5) and free throws attempted (+2.8)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Michael Jordan 33.4
+13.6
Yao Ming 19.8
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 12.2
+5.2
Yao Ming 7.0
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 25.1
+11.7
Yao Ming 13.4
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 0.8
+0.8
Yao Ming 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 2.5
+2.5
Yao Ming 0.0
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 8.2
+2.3
Yao Ming 5.9
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 9.9
+2.8
Yao Ming 7.1
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1.7
Yao Ming 2.7
+1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 4.7
Yao Ming 6.6
+1.9
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 6.4
Yao Ming 9.3
+2.9
Assists
Michael Jordan 5.7
+4.7
Yao Ming 1.0
Steals
Michael Jordan 2.1
+1.8
Yao Ming 0.3
Blocks
Michael Jordan 0.9
Yao Ming 1.5
+0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.1
+0.2
Yao Ming 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 3.0
Yao Ming 3.8
+0.8

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 Yao Ming.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Michael Jordan played more years (+9) and games (+151), and had more points (+5,432), field goals made (+1,993), 3-pointers made (+148), free throws made (+1,298), offensive rebounds (+229), defensive rebounds (+662), total rebounds (+891), assists (+993), steals (+367) and blocks (+116)
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- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+464) and personal fouls (+436)
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- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+4,121), 3-pointers attempted (+446) and free throws attempted (+1,568)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Michael Jordan 13
+9
Yao Ming 4
Games
Michael Jordan 179
+151
Yao Ming 28
Points
Michael Jordan 5,987
+5,432
Yao Ming 555
Field Goals Made
Michael Jordan 2,188
+1,993
Yao Ming 195
Field Goals Attempted
Michael Jordan 4,497
+4,121
Yao Ming 376
3-Pointers Made
Michael Jordan 148
+148
Yao Ming 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Michael Jordan 446
+446
Yao Ming 0
Free Throws Made
Michael Jordan 1,463
+1,298
Yao Ming 165
Free Throws Attempted
Michael Jordan 1,766
+1,568
Yao Ming 198
Offensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 305
+229
Yao Ming 76
Defensive Rebounds
Michael Jordan 847
+662
Yao Ming 185
Total Rebounds
Michael Jordan 1,152
+891
Yao Ming 261
Assists
Michael Jordan 1,022
+993
Yao Ming 29
Steals
Michael Jordan 376
+367
Yao Ming 9
Blocks
Michael Jordan 158
+116
Yao Ming 42
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 546
+464
Yao Ming 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Michael Jordan 541
+436
Yao Ming 105

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan 48.7%
Yao Ming 51.9%
+3.2
3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan 33.2%
+33.2
Yao Ming 0%
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan 82.8%
Yao Ming 83.3%
+0.5
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