Complete Stats Comparison of Patrick Ewing and Michael Jordan

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Patrick Ewing and Michael Jordan 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 Ewing2
(rebounds, blocks)
2
(rebounds, blocks)
17
seasons
Michael Jordan3
(points, assists, steals)
3
(points, assists, steals)
15
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Patrick Ewing2
(rebounds, blocks)
2
(rebounds, blocks)
14
Playoffs
Michael Jordan3
(points, assists, steals)
3
(points, assists, steals)
13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Patrick Ewing4
stats
6
stats
1
stat
Michael Jordan8
stats
8
stats
2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Patrick Ewing5
stats
7
stats
1
stat
Michael Jordan7
stats
7
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 Patrick Ewing had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Patrick Ewing had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+2.8), total rebounds (+3.6) and blocks (+1.6)
- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+9.1), field goals made (+3.2), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+2.2), assists (+3.4) and steals (+1.3)
- Patrick Ewing had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.6), 3-pointers attempted (+1.6) and free throws attempted (+2.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Patrick Ewing 21.0
Michael Jordan 30.1
+9.1
Field Goals Made
Patrick Ewing 8.2
Michael Jordan 11.4
+3.2
Field Goals Attempted
Patrick Ewing 16.3
Michael Jordan 22.9
+6.6
Patrick Ewing 0.0
Michael Jordan 0.5
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Patrick Ewing 0.1
Michael Jordan 1.7
+1.6
Free Throws Made
Patrick Ewing 4.6
Michael Jordan 6.8
+2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Patrick Ewing 6.2
Michael Jordan 8.2
+2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 2.3
+0.7
Michael Jordan 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 7.5
+2.8
Michael Jordan 4.7
Patrick Ewing 9.8
+3.6
Michael Jordan 6.2
Patrick Ewing 1.9
Michael Jordan 5.3
+3.4
Patrick Ewing 1.0
Michael Jordan 2.3
+1.3
Patrick Ewing 2.4
+1.6
Michael Jordan 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 3.0
+0.3
Michael Jordan 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 3.4
+0.8
Michael Jordan 2.6

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 Patrick Ewing had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Patrick Ewing played more years (+2) and games (+111), and had more offensive rebounds (+1,084), defensive rebounds (+3,851), total rebounds (+4,935) and blocks (+2,001)
- Michael Jordan had more points (+7,477), field goals made (+2,490), 3-pointers made (+562), free throws made (+1,935), assists (+3,418) and steals (+1,378)
- Patrick Ewing had more turnovers (+613) and personal fouls (+1,251)
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- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+5,296), 3-pointers attempted (+1,653) and free throws attempted (+1,483)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Patrick Ewing 17
+2
Michael Jordan 15
Patrick Ewing 1,183
+111
Michael Jordan 1,072
Patrick Ewing 24,815
Michael Jordan 32,292
+7,477
Field Goals Made
Patrick Ewing 9,702
Michael Jordan 12,192
+2,490
Field Goals Attempted
Patrick Ewing 19,241
Michael Jordan 24,537
+5,296
Patrick Ewing 19
Michael Jordan 581
+562
3-Pointers Attempted
Patrick Ewing 125
Michael Jordan 1,778
+1,653
Free Throws Made
Patrick Ewing 5,392
Michael Jordan 7,327
+1,935
Free Throws Attempted
Patrick Ewing 7,289
Michael Jordan 8,772
+1,483
Offensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 2,752
+1,084
Michael Jordan 1,668
Defensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 8,855
+3,851
Michael Jordan 5,004
Patrick Ewing 11,607
+4,935
Michael Jordan 6,672
Patrick Ewing 2,215
Michael Jordan 5,633
+3,418
Patrick Ewing 1,136
Michael Jordan 2,514
+1,378
Patrick Ewing 2,894
+2,001
Michael Jordan 893
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 3,537
+613
Michael Jordan 2,924
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 4,034
+1,251
Michael Jordan 2,783

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 Patrick Ewing had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Patrick Ewing 50.4%
+0.7
Michael Jordan 49.7%
3-Point Percentage
Patrick Ewing 15.2%
Michael Jordan 32.7%
+17.5
Free Throw Percentage
Patrick Ewing 74.0%
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+9.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Patrick Ewing had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+3.2), total rebounds (+3.9) and blocks (+1.3)
- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+13.2), field goals made (+4.3), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+3.9), assists (+3.7) and steals (+1.2)
- Patrick Ewing had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.6)
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- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.2), 3-pointers attempted (+2.3) and free throws attempted (+3.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Patrick Ewing 20.2
Michael Jordan 33.4
+13.2
Field Goals Made
Patrick Ewing 7.9
Michael Jordan 12.2
+4.3
Field Goals Attempted
Patrick Ewing 16.9
Michael Jordan 25.1
+8.2
Patrick Ewing 0.1
Michael Jordan 0.8
+0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Patrick Ewing 0.2
Michael Jordan 2.5
+2.3
Free Throws Made
Patrick Ewing 4.3
Michael Jordan 8.2
+3.9
Free Throws Attempted
Patrick Ewing 6.0
Michael Jordan 9.9
+3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 2.4
+0.7
Michael Jordan 1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 7.9
+3.2
Michael Jordan 4.7
Patrick Ewing 10.3
+3.9
Michael Jordan 6.4
Patrick Ewing 2.0
Michael Jordan 5.7
+3.7
Patrick Ewing 0.9
Michael Jordan 2.1
+1.2
Patrick Ewing 2.2
+1.3
Michael Jordan 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 2.5
Michael Jordan 3.1
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 3.8
+0.8
Michael Jordan 3.0

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, assists and steals while Patrick Ewing had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Patrick Ewing played more years (+1) and had more offensive rebounds (+32), defensive rebounds (+251), total rebounds (+283) and blocks (+145)
- Michael Jordan played more games (+40) and had more points (+3,174), field goals made (+1,084), 3-pointers made (+140), free throws made (+866), assists (+747) and steals (+254)
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- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+201) and personal fouls (+19)
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- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+2,144), 3-pointers attempted (+423) and free throws attempted (+935)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Patrick Ewing 14
+1
Michael Jordan 13
Patrick Ewing 139
Michael Jordan 179
+40
Patrick Ewing 2,813
Michael Jordan 5,987
+3,174
Field Goals Made
Patrick Ewing 1,104
Michael Jordan 2,188
+1,084
Field Goals Attempted
Patrick Ewing 2,353
Michael Jordan 4,497
+2,144
Patrick Ewing 8
Michael Jordan 148
+140
3-Pointers Attempted
Patrick Ewing 23
Michael Jordan 446
+423
Free Throws Made
Patrick Ewing 597
Michael Jordan 1,463
+866
Free Throws Attempted
Patrick Ewing 831
Michael Jordan 1,766
+935
Offensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 337
+32
Michael Jordan 305
Defensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 1,098
+251
Michael Jordan 847
Patrick Ewing 1,435
+283
Michael Jordan 1,152
Patrick Ewing 275
Michael Jordan 1,022
+747
Patrick Ewing 122
Michael Jordan 376
+254
Patrick Ewing 303
+145
Michael Jordan 158
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 345
Michael Jordan 546
+201
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 522
Michael Jordan 541
+19

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 Patrick Ewing had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Patrick Ewing 46.9%
Michael Jordan 48.7%
+1.8
3-Point Percentage
Patrick Ewing 34.8%
+1.6
Michael Jordan 33.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Patrick Ewing 71.8%
Michael Jordan 82.8%
+11.0