Complete Stats Comparison of Pau Gasol and Tim Hardaway

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Pau Gasol and Tim Hardaway 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 Gasol2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		18
seasons
Tim Hardaway3
(points, assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Pau Gasol2
(rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Tim Hardaway3
(points, assists, steals)		1
(steals)		9
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Pau Gasol7
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Tim Hardaway4
stats		5
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
Pau Gasol7
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Tim Hardaway5
stats		4
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, Tim Hardaway had better averages in points, assists and steals while Pau Gasol had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Pau Gasol had better averages in free throws made (+1.0), offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+4.0), total rebounds (+5.9) and blocks (+1.5)
- Tim Hardaway had better averages in points (+0.7), 3-pointers made (+1.7), assists (+5.0) and steals (+1.1)
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- Tim Hardaway had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+0.2)
- Pau Gasol had higher average in free throws attempted (+1.3)
- Tim Hardaway had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.3) and 3-pointers attempted (+4.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Pau Gasol 17.0
Tim Hardaway 17.7
+0.7
Field Goals Made
Pau Gasol 6.5
Tim Hardaway 6.5
Field Goals Attempted
Pau Gasol 12.8
Tim Hardaway 15.1
+2.3
3-Pointers Made
Pau Gasol 0.1
Tim Hardaway 1.8
+1.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Pau Gasol 0.4
Tim Hardaway 5.0
+4.6
Free Throws Made
Pau Gasol 3.9
+1.0
Tim Hardaway 2.9
Free Throws Attempted
Pau Gasol 5.1
+1.3
Tim Hardaway 3.8
Offensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 2.5
+1.9
Tim Hardaway 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 6.7
+4.0
Tim Hardaway 2.7
Total Rebounds
Pau Gasol 9.2
+5.9
Tim Hardaway 3.3
Assists
Pau Gasol 3.2
Tim Hardaway 8.2
+5.0
Steals
Pau Gasol 0.5
Tim Hardaway 1.6
+1.1
Blocks
Pau Gasol 1.6
+1.5
Tim Hardaway 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2.2
Tim Hardaway 2.9
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2.1
Tim Hardaway 2.3
+0.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Pau Gasol had more total points, rebounds and blocks while Tim Hardaway had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Pau Gasol played more years (+5) and games (+359), and had more points (+5,521), field goals made (+2,340), free throws made (+2,204), offensive rebounds (+2,541), defensive rebounds (+5,909), total rebounds (+8,450) and blocks (+1,812)
- Tim Hardaway had more 3-pointers made (+1,363), assists (+3,170) and steals (+822)
- Pau Gasol had more turnovers (+157) and personal fouls (+605)
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- Pau Gasol had more field goals attempted (+2,653) and free throws attempted (+3,048)
- Tim Hardaway had more 3-pointers attempted (+3,859)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Pau Gasol 18
+5
Tim Hardaway 13
Games
Pau Gasol 1,226
+359
Tim Hardaway 867
Points
Pau Gasol 20,894
+5,521
Tim Hardaway 15,373
Field Goals Made
Pau Gasol 7,980
+2,340
Tim Hardaway 5,640
Field Goals Attempted
Pau Gasol 15,729
+2,653
Tim Hardaway 13,076
3-Pointers Made
Pau Gasol 179
Tim Hardaway 1,542
+1,363
3-Pointers Attempted
Pau Gasol 486
Tim Hardaway 4,345
+3,859
Free Throws Made
Pau Gasol 4,755
+2,204
Tim Hardaway 2,551
Free Throws Attempted
Pau Gasol 6,311
+3,048
Tim Hardaway 3,263
Offensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 3,085
+2,541
Tim Hardaway 544
Defensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 8,220
+5,909
Tim Hardaway 2,311
Total Rebounds
Pau Gasol 11,305
+8,450
Tim Hardaway 2,855
Assists
Pau Gasol 3,925
Tim Hardaway 7,095
+3,170
Steals
Pau Gasol 606
Tim Hardaway 1,428
+822
Blocks
Pau Gasol 1,941
+1,812
Tim Hardaway 129
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2,638
+157
Tim Hardaway 2,481
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2,632
+605
Tim Hardaway 2,027

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 Tim Hardaway had better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Pau Gasol 50.7%
+7.6
Tim Hardaway 43.1%
3-Point Percentage
Pau Gasol 36.8%
+1.3
Tim Hardaway 35.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Pau Gasol 75.3%
Tim Hardaway 78.2%
+2.9

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Pau Gasol had better averages in field goals made (+0.1), free throws made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+3.9), total rebounds (+6.1) and blocks (+1.5)
- Tim Hardaway had better averages in points (+1.4), 3-pointers made (+1.9), assists (+3.6) and steals (+1.1)
- Pau Gasol had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Tim Hardaway had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.1)
- Pau Gasol had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.4)
- Tim Hardaway had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.1) and 3-pointers attempted (+5.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Pau Gasol 15.4
Tim Hardaway 16.8
+1.4
Field Goals Made
Pau Gasol 6.0
+0.1
Tim Hardaway 5.9
Field Goals Attempted
Pau Gasol 11.8
Tim Hardaway 14.9
+3.1
3-Pointers Made
Pau Gasol 0.1
Tim Hardaway 2.0
+1.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Pau Gasol 0.3
Tim Hardaway 6.1
+5.8
Free Throws Made
Pau Gasol 3.4
+0.3
Tim Hardaway 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Pau Gasol 4.6
+0.4
Tim Hardaway 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 2.7
+2.1
Tim Hardaway 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 6.4
+3.9
Tim Hardaway 2.5
Total Rebounds
Pau Gasol 9.2
+6.1
Tim Hardaway 3.1
Assists
Pau Gasol 3.2
Tim Hardaway 6.8
+3.6
Steals
Pau Gasol 0.5
Tim Hardaway 1.6
+1.1
Blocks
Pau Gasol 1.7
+1.5
Tim Hardaway 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 1.8
Tim Hardaway 2.9
+1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2.6
+0.4
Tim Hardaway 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Pau Gasol had more total points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Tim Hardaway had more total steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Pau Gasol played more years (+3) and games (+80), and had more points (+1,155), field goals made (+483), free throws made (+288), offensive rebounds (+340), defensive rebounds (+734), total rebounds (+1,074), assists (+56) and blocks (+224)
- Tim Hardaway had more 3-pointers made (+99) and steals (+17)
- Pau Gasol had more turnovers (+85) and personal fouls (+234)
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- Pau Gasol had more field goals attempted (+763) and free throws attempted (+392)
- Tim Hardaway had more 3-pointers attempted (+307)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Pau Gasol 12
+3
Tim Hardaway 9
Games
Pau Gasol 136
+80
Tim Hardaway 56
Points
Pau Gasol 2,098
+1,155
Tim Hardaway 943
Field Goals Made
Pau Gasol 812
+483
Tim Hardaway 329
Field Goals Attempted
Pau Gasol 1,600
+763
Tim Hardaway 837
3-Pointers Made
Pau Gasol 11
Tim Hardaway 110
+99
3-Pointers Attempted
Pau Gasol 37
Tim Hardaway 344
+307
Free Throws Made
Pau Gasol 463
+288
Tim Hardaway 175
Free Throws Attempted
Pau Gasol 625
+392
Tim Hardaway 233
Offensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 373
+340
Tim Hardaway 33
Defensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 873
+734
Tim Hardaway 139
Total Rebounds
Pau Gasol 1,246
+1,074
Tim Hardaway 172
Assists
Pau Gasol 438
+56
Tim Hardaway 382
Steals
Pau Gasol 71
Tim Hardaway 88
+17
Blocks
Pau Gasol 233
+224
Tim Hardaway 9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 250
+85
Tim Hardaway 165
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 356
+234
Tim Hardaway 122

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Tim Hardaway 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%
+11.5
Tim Hardaway 39.3%
3-Point Percentage
Pau Gasol 29.7%
Tim Hardaway 32.0%
+2.3
Free Throw Percentage
Pau Gasol 74.1%
Tim Hardaway 75.1%
+1.0
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