Complete Stats Comparison of Pau Gasol and Arvydas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Pau Gasol and Arvydas Sabonis 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
Pau Gasol4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Arvydas Sabonis1
(steals)		0
7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Pau Gasol4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Arvydas Sabonis1
(steals)		0
7
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Pau Gasol9
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Arvydas Sabonis3
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Pau Gasol9
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Arvydas Sabonis3
stats		3
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, Pau Gasol had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Arvydas Sabonis had better average in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Pau Gasol had better averages in points (+5.0), field goals made (+2.1), free throws made (+1.1), offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+1.0), total rebounds (+1.9), assists (+1.1) and blocks (+0.5)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.2) and steals (+0.3)
- Pau Gasol had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Pau Gasol had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.9) and free throws attempted (+1.5)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Pau Gasol 17.0
+5.0
Arvydas Sabonis 12.0
Field Goals Made
Pau Gasol 6.5
+2.1
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Pau Gasol 12.8
+3.9
Arvydas Sabonis 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Pau Gasol 0.1
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
+0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Pau Gasol 0.4
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.5
Free Throws Made
Pau Gasol 3.9
+1.1
Arvydas Sabonis 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Pau Gasol 5.1
+1.5
Arvydas Sabonis 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 2.5
+0.9
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 6.7
+1.0
Arvydas Sabonis 5.7
Total Rebounds
Pau Gasol 9.2
+1.9
Arvydas Sabonis 7.3
Assists
Pau Gasol 3.2
+1.1
Arvydas Sabonis 2.1
Steals
Pau Gasol 0.5
Arvydas Sabonis 0.8
+0.3
Blocks
Pau Gasol 1.6
+0.5
Arvydas Sabonis 1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2.2
+0.4
Arvydas Sabonis 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2.1
Arvydas Sabonis 2.7
+0.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Pau Gasol had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Arvydas Sabonis.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Pau Gasol played more years (+11) and games (+756), and had more points (+15,265), field goals made (+5,898), 3-pointers made (+43), free throws made (+3,426), offensive rebounds (+2,351), defensive rebounds (+5,518), total rebounds (+7,869), assists (+2,961), steals (+236) and blocks (+1,447)
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- Pau Gasol had more turnovers (+1,801) and personal fouls (+1,342)
-
- Pau Gasol had more field goals attempted (+11,569), 3-pointers attempted (+71) and free throws attempted (+4,621)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Pau Gasol 18
+11
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Pau Gasol 1,226
+756
Arvydas Sabonis 470
Points
Pau Gasol 20,894
+15,265
Arvydas Sabonis 5,629
Field Goals Made
Pau Gasol 7,980
+5,898
Arvydas Sabonis 2,082
Field Goals Attempted
Pau Gasol 15,729
+11,569
Arvydas Sabonis 4,160
3-Pointers Made
Pau Gasol 179
+43
Arvydas Sabonis 136
3-Pointers Attempted
Pau Gasol 486
+71
Arvydas Sabonis 415
Free Throws Made
Pau Gasol 4,755
+3,426
Arvydas Sabonis 1,329
Free Throws Attempted
Pau Gasol 6,311
+4,621
Arvydas Sabonis 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 3,085
+2,351
Arvydas Sabonis 734
Defensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 8,220
+5,518
Arvydas Sabonis 2,702
Total Rebounds
Pau Gasol 11,305
+7,869
Arvydas Sabonis 3,436
Assists
Pau Gasol 3,925
+2,961
Arvydas Sabonis 964
Steals
Pau Gasol 606
+236
Arvydas Sabonis 370
Blocks
Pau Gasol 1,941
+1,447
Arvydas Sabonis 494
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2,638
+1,801
Arvydas Sabonis 837
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2,632
+1,342
Arvydas Sabonis 1,290

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Pau Gasol had better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Arvydas Sabonis had better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Pau Gasol 50.7%
+0.7
Arvydas Sabonis 50.0%
3-Point Percentage
Pau Gasol 36.8%
+4.0
Arvydas Sabonis 32.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Pau Gasol 75.3%
Arvydas Sabonis 78.6%
+3.3

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Pau Gasol had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Arvydas Sabonis had better average in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Pau Gasol had better averages in points (+3.3), field goals made (+1.6), free throws made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+0.4), total rebounds (+1.8), assists (+1.3) and blocks (+0.8)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.2) and steals (+0.4)
- Pau Gasol had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Pau Gasol had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.2) and free throws attempted (+0.7)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Pau Gasol 15.4
+3.3
Arvydas Sabonis 12.1
Field Goals Made
Pau Gasol 6.0
+1.6
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Pau Gasol 11.8
+2.2
Arvydas Sabonis 9.6
3-Pointers Made
Pau Gasol 0.1
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
+0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Pau Gasol 0.3
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.6
Free Throws Made
Pau Gasol 3.4
+0.3
Arvydas Sabonis 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Pau Gasol 4.6
+0.7
Arvydas Sabonis 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 2.7
+1.3
Arvydas Sabonis 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 6.4
+0.4
Arvydas Sabonis 6.0
Total Rebounds
Pau Gasol 9.2
+1.8
Arvydas Sabonis 7.4
Assists
Pau Gasol 3.2
+1.3
Arvydas Sabonis 1.9
Steals
Pau Gasol 0.5
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.4
Blocks
Pau Gasol 1.7
+0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 1.8
+0.2
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2.6
Arvydas Sabonis 3.4
+0.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Pau Gasol had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Arvydas Sabonis.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Pau Gasol played more years (+5) and games (+85), and had more points (+1,481), field goals made (+590), free throws made (+305), offensive rebounds (+301), defensive rebounds (+567), total rebounds (+868), assists (+341), steals (+23) and blocks (+185)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more 3-pointers made (+4)
- Pau Gasol had more turnovers (+168) and personal fouls (+181)
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- Pau Gasol had more field goals attempted (+1,109) and free throws attempted (+428)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more 3-pointers attempted (+10)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Pau Gasol 12
+5
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Pau Gasol 136
+85
Arvydas Sabonis 51
Points
Pau Gasol 2,098
+1,481
Arvydas Sabonis 617
Field Goals Made
Pau Gasol 812
+590
Arvydas Sabonis 222
Field Goals Attempted
Pau Gasol 1,600
+1,109
Arvydas Sabonis 491
3-Pointers Made
Pau Gasol 11
Arvydas Sabonis 15
+4
3-Pointers Attempted
Pau Gasol 37
Arvydas Sabonis 47
+10
Free Throws Made
Pau Gasol 463
+305
Arvydas Sabonis 158
Free Throws Attempted
Pau Gasol 625
+428
Arvydas Sabonis 197
Offensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 373
+301
Arvydas Sabonis 72
Defensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 873
+567
Arvydas Sabonis 306
Total Rebounds
Pau Gasol 1,246
+868
Arvydas Sabonis 378
Assists
Pau Gasol 438
+341
Arvydas Sabonis 97
Steals
Pau Gasol 71
+23
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Blocks
Pau Gasol 233
+185
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 250
+168
Arvydas Sabonis 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 356
+181
Arvydas Sabonis 175

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Arvydas Sabonis had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Pau Gasol had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Pau Gasol 50.8%
+5.6
Arvydas Sabonis 45.2%
3-Point Percentage
Pau Gasol 29.7%
Arvydas Sabonis 31.9%
+2.2
Free Throw Percentage
Pau Gasol 74.1%
Arvydas Sabonis 80.2%
+6.1
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