Complete Stats Comparison of Paul Pierce and Arvydas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Paul Pierce 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
Paul Pierce3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
Arvydas Sabonis2
(rebounds, blocks)		0
7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Paul Pierce3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		14
Playoffs
Arvydas Sabonis2
(rebounds, blocks)		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
Paul Pierce6
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Arvydas Sabonis5
stats		2
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
Paul Pierce7
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Arvydas Sabonis5
stats		2
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Paul Pierce had better averages in points, assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Paul Pierce had better averages in points (+7.7), field goals made (+2.1), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+2.4), assists (+1.4) and steals (+0.5)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+0.9), total rebounds (+1.7) and blocks (+0.5)
- Paul Pierce had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.8)
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- Paul Pierce had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.6), 3-pointers attempted (+3.4) and free throws attempted (+2.8)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Paul Pierce 19.7
+7.7
Arvydas Sabonis 12.0
Field Goals Made
Paul Pierce 6.5
+2.1
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Paul Pierce 14.5
+5.6
Arvydas Sabonis 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Paul Pierce 1.6
+1.3
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Paul Pierce 4.3
+3.4
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Paul Pierce 5.2
+2.4
Arvydas Sabonis 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Paul Pierce 6.4
+2.8
Arvydas Sabonis 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
+0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 4.8
Arvydas Sabonis 5.7
+0.9
Total Rebounds
Paul Pierce 5.6
Arvydas Sabonis 7.3
+1.7
Assists
Paul Pierce 3.5
+1.4
Arvydas Sabonis 2.1
Steals
Paul Pierce 1.3
+0.5
Arvydas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Paul Pierce 0.6
Arvydas Sabonis 1.1
+0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 2.6
+0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 2.7
Arvydas Sabonis 2.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Paul Pierce played more years (+12) and games (+873), and had more points (+20,768), field goals made (+6,586), 3-pointers made (+2,007), free throws made (+5,589), offensive rebounds (+358), defensive rebounds (+3,733), total rebounds (+4,091), assists (+3,744), steals (+1,382) and blocks (+251)
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- Paul Pierce had more turnovers (+2,695) and personal fouls (+2,353)
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- Paul Pierce had more field goals attempted (+15,305), 3-pointers attempted (+5,401) and free throws attempted (+6,888)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Paul Pierce 19
+12
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Paul Pierce 1,343
+873
Arvydas Sabonis 470
Points
Paul Pierce 26,397
+20,768
Arvydas Sabonis 5,629
Field Goals Made
Paul Pierce 8,668
+6,586
Arvydas Sabonis 2,082
Field Goals Attempted
Paul Pierce 19,465
+15,305
Arvydas Sabonis 4,160
3-Pointers Made
Paul Pierce 2,143
+2,007
Arvydas Sabonis 136
3-Pointers Attempted
Paul Pierce 5,816
+5,401
Arvydas Sabonis 415
Free Throws Made
Paul Pierce 6,918
+5,589
Arvydas Sabonis 1,329
Free Throws Attempted
Paul Pierce 8,578
+6,888
Arvydas Sabonis 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 1,092
+358
Arvydas Sabonis 734
Defensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 6,435
+3,733
Arvydas Sabonis 2,702
Total Rebounds
Paul Pierce 7,527
+4,091
Arvydas Sabonis 3,436
Assists
Paul Pierce 4,708
+3,744
Arvydas Sabonis 964
Steals
Paul Pierce 1,752
+1,382
Arvydas Sabonis 370
Blocks
Paul Pierce 745
+251
Arvydas Sabonis 494
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 3,532
+2,695
Arvydas Sabonis 837
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 3,643
+2,353
Arvydas Sabonis 1,290

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Paul Pierce 44.5%
Arvydas Sabonis 50.0%
+5.5
3-Point Percentage
Paul Pierce 36.8%
+4.0
Arvydas Sabonis 32.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Paul Pierce 80.6%
+2.0
Arvydas Sabonis 78.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Paul Pierce had better averages in points (+6.6), field goals made (+1.6), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+2.0), assists (+1.5) and steals (+0.3)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+0.9), total rebounds (+1.6) and blocks (+0.3)
- Paul Pierce had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.2)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Paul Pierce had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.6), 3-pointers attempted (+3.7) and free throws attempted (+2.2)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Paul Pierce 18.7
+6.6
Arvydas Sabonis 12.1
Field Goals Made
Paul Pierce 6.0
+1.6
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Paul Pierce 14.2
+4.6
Arvydas Sabonis 9.6
3-Pointers Made
Paul Pierce 1.6
+1.3
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Paul Pierce 4.6
+3.7
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Paul Pierce 5.1
+2.0
Arvydas Sabonis 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Paul Pierce 6.1
+2.2
Arvydas Sabonis 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 0.7
Arvydas Sabonis 1.4
+0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 5.1
Arvydas Sabonis 6.0
+0.9
Total Rebounds
Paul Pierce 5.8
Arvydas Sabonis 7.4
+1.6
Assists
Paul Pierce 3.4
+1.5
Arvydas Sabonis 1.9
Steals
Paul Pierce 1.2
+0.3
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Blocks
Paul Pierce 0.6
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 2.8
+1.2
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 3.2
Arvydas Sabonis 3.4
+0.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Paul Pierce played more years (+7) and games (+119), and had more points (+2,563), field goals made (+800), 3-pointers made (+261), free throws made (+702), offensive rebounds (+53), defensive rebounds (+554), total rebounds (+607), assists (+482), steals (+156) and blocks (+57)
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- Paul Pierce had more turnovers (+394) and personal fouls (+372)
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- Paul Pierce had more field goals attempted (+1,924), 3-pointers attempted (+730) and free throws attempted (+839)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Paul Pierce 14
+7
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Paul Pierce 170
+119
Arvydas Sabonis 51
Points
Paul Pierce 3,180
+2,563
Arvydas Sabonis 617
Field Goals Made
Paul Pierce 1,022
+800
Arvydas Sabonis 222
Field Goals Attempted
Paul Pierce 2,415
+1,924
Arvydas Sabonis 491
3-Pointers Made
Paul Pierce 276
+261
Arvydas Sabonis 15
3-Pointers Attempted
Paul Pierce 777
+730
Arvydas Sabonis 47
Free Throws Made
Paul Pierce 860
+702
Arvydas Sabonis 158
Free Throws Attempted
Paul Pierce 1,036
+839
Arvydas Sabonis 197
Offensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 125
+53
Arvydas Sabonis 72
Defensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 860
+554
Arvydas Sabonis 306
Total Rebounds
Paul Pierce 985
+607
Arvydas Sabonis 378
Assists
Paul Pierce 579
+482
Arvydas Sabonis 97
Steals
Paul Pierce 204
+156
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Blocks
Paul Pierce 105
+57
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 476
+394
Arvydas Sabonis 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 547
+372
Arvydas Sabonis 175

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Paul Pierce 42.3%
Arvydas Sabonis 45.2%
+2.9
3-Point Percentage
Paul Pierce 35.5%
+3.6
Arvydas Sabonis 31.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Paul Pierce 83.0%
+2.8
Arvydas Sabonis 80.2%
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