Complete Stats Comparison of Patrick Ewing and David Robinson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Patrick Ewing and David Robinson 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.

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
Patrick Ewing0
2
(points, rebounds)
17
seasons
David Robinson5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
3
(assists, steals, blocks)
14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Patrick Ewing1
(points)
2
(points, rebounds)
14
Playoffs
David Robinson4
(rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
3
(assists, steals, blocks)
12
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Patrick Ewing1
stat
6
stats
1
stat
David Robinson9
stats
8
stats
2
stats
they are tied2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Patrick Ewing4
stats
7
stats
2
stats
David Robinson8
stats
7
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, David Robinson had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Patrick Ewing.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Patrick Ewing had better average in field goals made (+0.7)
- David Robinson had better averages in points (+0.1), free throws made (+1.5), offensive rebounds (+0.8), total rebounds (+0.8), assists (+0.6), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.6)
- Patrick Ewing had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Patrick Ewing had higher average in field goals attempted (+1.9)
- David Robinson had higher average in free throws attempted (+2.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Patrick Ewing 21.0
David Robinson 21.1
+0.1
Field Goals Made
Patrick Ewing 8.2
+0.7
David Robinson 7.5
Field Goals Attempted
Patrick Ewing 16.3
+1.9
David Robinson 14.4
Patrick Ewing 0.0
David Robinson 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Patrick Ewing 0.1
David Robinson 0.1
Free Throws Made
Patrick Ewing 4.6
David Robinson 6.1
+1.5
Free Throws Attempted
Patrick Ewing 6.2
David Robinson 8.3
+2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 2.3
David Robinson 3.1
+0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 7.5
David Robinson 7.5
Patrick Ewing 9.8
David Robinson 10.6
+0.8
Patrick Ewing 1.9
David Robinson 2.5
+0.6
Patrick Ewing 1.0
David Robinson 1.4
+0.4
Patrick Ewing 2.4
David Robinson 3.0
+0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 3.0
+0.6
David Robinson 2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 3.4
+0.5
David Robinson 2.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, David Robinson had more total assists, steals and blocks while Patrick Ewing had more total points and rebounds.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Patrick Ewing played more years (+3) and games (+196), and had more points (+4,025), field goals made (+2,337), defensive rebounds (+1,441) and total rebounds (+1,110)
- David Robinson had more 3-pointers made (+6), free throws made (+643), offensive rebounds (+331), assists (+226), steals (+252) and blocks (+60)
- Patrick Ewing had more turnovers (+1,120) and personal fouls (+1,199)
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- Patrick Ewing had more field goals attempted (+5,020) and 3-pointers attempted (+25)
- David Robinson had more free throws attempted (+912)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Patrick Ewing 17
+3
David Robinson 14
Patrick Ewing 1,183
+196
David Robinson 987
Patrick Ewing 24,815
+4,025
David Robinson 20,790
Field Goals Made
Patrick Ewing 9,702
+2,337
David Robinson 7,365
Field Goals Attempted
Patrick Ewing 19,241
+5,020
David Robinson 14,221
Patrick Ewing 19
David Robinson 25
+6
3-Pointers Attempted
Patrick Ewing 125
+25
David Robinson 100
Free Throws Made
Patrick Ewing 5,392
David Robinson 6,035
+643
Free Throws Attempted
Patrick Ewing 7,289
David Robinson 8,201
+912
Offensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 2,752
David Robinson 3,083
+331
Defensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 8,855
+1,441
David Robinson 7,414
Patrick Ewing 11,607
+1,110
David Robinson 10,497
Patrick Ewing 2,215
David Robinson 2,441
+226
Patrick Ewing 1,136
David Robinson 1,388
+252
Patrick Ewing 2,894
David Robinson 2,954
+60
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 3,537
+1,120
David Robinson 2,417
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 4,034
+1,199
David Robinson 2,835

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, David Robinson had better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Patrick Ewing had better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Patrick Ewing 50.4%
David Robinson 51.8%
+1.4
3-Point Percentage
Patrick Ewing 15.2%
David Robinson 25.0%
+9.8
Free Throw Percentage
Patrick Ewing 74.0%
+0.4
David Robinson 73.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, David Robinson had better averages in rebounds, assists, steals and blocks while Patrick Ewing had better average in points.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Patrick Ewing had better averages in points (+2.1), field goals made (+1.7), 3-pointers made (+0.1) and defensive rebounds (+0.3)
- David Robinson had better averages in free throws made (+1.3), offensive rebounds (+0.6), total rebounds (+0.3), assists (+0.3), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+0.3)
- Patrick Ewing had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Patrick Ewing had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.9) and 3-pointers attempted (+0.1)
- David Robinson had higher average in free throws attempted (+1.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Patrick Ewing 20.2
+2.1
David Robinson 18.1
Field Goals Made
Patrick Ewing 7.9
+1.7
David Robinson 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
Patrick Ewing 16.9
+3.9
David Robinson 13.0
Patrick Ewing 0.1
+0.1
David Robinson 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Patrick Ewing 0.2
+0.1
David Robinson 0.1
Free Throws Made
Patrick Ewing 4.3
David Robinson 5.6
+1.3
Free Throws Attempted
Patrick Ewing 6.0
David Robinson 7.9
+1.9
Offensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 2.4
David Robinson 3.0
+0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 7.9
+0.3
David Robinson 7.6
Patrick Ewing 10.3
David Robinson 10.6
+0.3
Patrick Ewing 2.0
David Robinson 2.3
+0.3
Patrick Ewing 0.9
David Robinson 1.2
+0.3
Patrick Ewing 2.2
David Robinson 2.5
+0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 2.5
+0.2
David Robinson 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 3.8
+0.4
David Robinson 3.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, David Robinson had more total assists, steals and blocks while Patrick Ewing had more total points and rebounds.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Patrick Ewing played more years (+2) and games (+16), and had more points (+592), field goals made (+336), 3-pointers made (+7), defensive rebounds (+164) and total rebounds (+134)
- David Robinson had more free throws made (+87), offensive rebounds (+30), assists (+5), steals (+29) and blocks (+9)
- Patrick Ewing had more turnovers (+65) and personal fouls (+99)
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- Patrick Ewing had more field goals attempted (+749) and 3-pointers attempted (+13)
- David Robinson had more free throws attempted (+135)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Patrick Ewing 14
+2
David Robinson 12
Patrick Ewing 139
+16
David Robinson 123
Patrick Ewing 2,813
+592
David Robinson 2,221
Field Goals Made
Patrick Ewing 1,104
+336
David Robinson 768
Field Goals Attempted
Patrick Ewing 2,353
+749
David Robinson 1,604
Patrick Ewing 8
+7
David Robinson 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Patrick Ewing 23
+13
David Robinson 10
Free Throws Made
Patrick Ewing 597
David Robinson 684
+87
Free Throws Attempted
Patrick Ewing 831
David Robinson 966
+135
Offensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 337
David Robinson 367
+30
Defensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 1,098
+164
David Robinson 934
Patrick Ewing 1,435
+134
David Robinson 1,301
Patrick Ewing 275
David Robinson 280
+5
Patrick Ewing 122
David Robinson 151
+29
Patrick Ewing 303
David Robinson 312
+9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 345
+65
David Robinson 280
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 522
+99
David Robinson 423

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Patrick Ewing had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while David Robinson had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Patrick Ewing 46.9%
David Robinson 47.9%
+1.0
3-Point Percentage
Patrick Ewing 34.8%
+24.8
David Robinson 10.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Patrick Ewing 71.8%
+1.0
David Robinson 70.8%