Complete Stats Comparison of Paul Pierce and Ben Wallace

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Paul Pierce and Ben Wallace 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 Pierce2
(points, assists)		3
(points, assists, steals)		19
seasons
Ben Wallace2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		16
seasons
they are tied1
(steals)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Paul Pierce2
(points, assists)		3
(points, assists, steals)		14
Playoffs
Ben Wallace3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		8
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Paul Pierce5
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Ben Wallace6
stats		6
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 Pierce5
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Ben Wallace7
stats		6
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 and assists while Ben Wallace had better averages in rebounds and blocks. They are tied in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Paul Pierce had better averages in points (+14.0), field goals made (+4.1), 3-pointers made (+1.6), free throws made (+4.2) and assists (+2.2)
- Ben Wallace had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+1.7), total rebounds (+4.0) and blocks (+1.4)
- Paul Pierce had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- Paul Pierce had higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.5), 3-pointers attempted (+4.3) and free throws attempted (+3.9)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Paul Pierce 19.7
+14.0
Ben Wallace 5.7
Field Goals Made
Paul Pierce 6.5
+4.1
Ben Wallace 2.4
Field Goals Attempted
Paul Pierce 14.5
+9.5
Ben Wallace 5.0
3-Pointers Made
Paul Pierce 1.6
+1.6
Ben Wallace 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Paul Pierce 4.3
+4.3
Ben Wallace 0.0
Free Throws Made
Paul Pierce 5.2
+4.2
Ben Wallace 1.0
Free Throws Attempted
Paul Pierce 6.4
+3.9
Ben Wallace 2.5
Offensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 0.8
Ben Wallace 3.2
+2.4
Defensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 4.8
Ben Wallace 6.5
+1.7
Total Rebounds
Paul Pierce 5.6
Ben Wallace 9.6
+4.0
Assists
Paul Pierce 3.5
+2.2
Ben Wallace 1.3
Steals
Paul Pierce 1.3
Ben Wallace 1.3
Blocks
Paul Pierce 0.6
Ben Wallace 2.0
+1.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 2.6
+1.6
Ben Wallace 1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 2.7
+0.8
Ben Wallace 1.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Paul Pierce had more total points, assists and steals while Ben Wallace had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Paul Pierce played more years (+3) and games (+255), and had more points (+20,143), field goals made (+6,099), 3-pointers made (+2,136), free throws made (+5,809), assists (+3,271) and steals (+383)
- Ben Wallace had more offensive rebounds (+2,352), defensive rebounds (+603), total rebounds (+2,955) and blocks (+1,392)
- Paul Pierce had more turnovers (+2,471) and personal fouls (+1,565)
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- Paul Pierce had more field goals attempted (+14,044), 3-pointers attempted (+5,765) and free throws attempted (+5,899)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Paul Pierce 19
+3
Ben Wallace 16
Games
Paul Pierce 1,343
+255
Ben Wallace 1,088
Points
Paul Pierce 26,397
+20,143
Ben Wallace 6,254
Field Goals Made
Paul Pierce 8,668
+6,099
Ben Wallace 2,569
Field Goals Attempted
Paul Pierce 19,465
+14,044
Ben Wallace 5,421
3-Pointers Made
Paul Pierce 2,143
+2,136
Ben Wallace 7
3-Pointers Attempted
Paul Pierce 5,816
+5,765
Ben Wallace 51
Free Throws Made
Paul Pierce 6,918
+5,809
Ben Wallace 1,109
Free Throws Attempted
Paul Pierce 8,578
+5,899
Ben Wallace 2,679
Offensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 1,092
Ben Wallace 3,444
+2,352
Defensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 6,435
Ben Wallace 7,038
+603
Total Rebounds
Paul Pierce 7,527
Ben Wallace 10,482
+2,955
Assists
Paul Pierce 4,708
+3,271
Ben Wallace 1,437
Steals
Paul Pierce 1,752
+383
Ben Wallace 1,369
Blocks
Paul Pierce 745
Ben Wallace 2,137
+1,392
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 3,532
+2,471
Ben Wallace 1,061
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 3,643
+1,565
Ben Wallace 2,078

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 Ben Wallace had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Paul Pierce 44.5%
Ben Wallace 47.4%
+2.9
3-Point Percentage
Paul Pierce 36.8%
+23.1
Ben Wallace 13.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Paul Pierce 80.6%
+39.2
Ben Wallace 41.4%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Paul Pierce had better averages in points (+11.5), field goals made (+3.2), 3-pointers made (+1.6), free throws made (+3.5) and assists (+2.1)
- Ben Wallace had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.9), defensive rebounds (+2.5), total rebounds (+5.4), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+1.3)
- Paul Pierce had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.8) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Paul Pierce had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.4), 3-pointers attempted (+4.5) and free throws attempted (+2.2)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Paul Pierce 18.7
+11.5
Ben Wallace 7.2
Field Goals Made
Paul Pierce 6.0
+3.2
Ben Wallace 2.8
Field Goals Attempted
Paul Pierce 14.2
+8.4
Ben Wallace 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Paul Pierce 1.6
+1.6
Ben Wallace 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Paul Pierce 4.6
+4.5
Ben Wallace 0.1
Free Throws Made
Paul Pierce 5.1
+3.5
Ben Wallace 1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Paul Pierce 6.1
+2.2
Ben Wallace 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 0.7
Ben Wallace 3.6
+2.9
Defensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 5.1
Ben Wallace 7.6
+2.5
Total Rebounds
Paul Pierce 5.8
Ben Wallace 11.2
+5.4
Assists
Paul Pierce 3.4
+2.1
Ben Wallace 1.3
Steals
Paul Pierce 1.2
Ben Wallace 1.5
+0.3
Blocks
Paul Pierce 0.6
Ben Wallace 1.9
+1.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 2.8
+1.8
Ben Wallace 1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 3.2
+0.9
Ben Wallace 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Paul Pierce had more total points, assists and steals while Ben Wallace had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Paul Pierce played more years (+6) and games (+40), and had more points (+2,241), field goals made (+658), 3-pointers made (+276), free throws made (+649), assists (+406) and steals (+5)
- Ben Wallace had more offensive rebounds (+338), defensive rebounds (+131), total rebounds (+469) and blocks (+145)
- Paul Pierce had more turnovers (+340) and personal fouls (+251)
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- Paul Pierce had more field goals attempted (+1,660), 3-pointers attempted (+767) and free throws attempted (+531)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Paul Pierce 14
+6
Ben Wallace 8
Games
Paul Pierce 170
+40
Ben Wallace 130
Points
Paul Pierce 3,180
+2,241
Ben Wallace 939
Field Goals Made
Paul Pierce 1,022
+658
Ben Wallace 364
Field Goals Attempted
Paul Pierce 2,415
+1,660
Ben Wallace 755
3-Pointers Made
Paul Pierce 276
+276
Ben Wallace 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Paul Pierce 777
+767
Ben Wallace 10
Free Throws Made
Paul Pierce 860
+649
Ben Wallace 211
Free Throws Attempted
Paul Pierce 1,036
+531
Ben Wallace 505
Offensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 125
Ben Wallace 463
+338
Defensive Rebounds
Paul Pierce 860
Ben Wallace 991
+131
Total Rebounds
Paul Pierce 985
Ben Wallace 1,454
+469
Assists
Paul Pierce 579
+406
Ben Wallace 173
Steals
Paul Pierce 204
+5
Ben Wallace 199
Blocks
Paul Pierce 105
Ben Wallace 250
+145
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 476
+340
Ben Wallace 136
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Paul Pierce 547
+251
Ben Wallace 296

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 Ben Wallace had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Paul Pierce 42.3%
Ben Wallace 48.2%
+5.9
3-Point Percentage
Paul Pierce 35.5%
+35.5
Ben Wallace 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Paul Pierce 83.0%
+41.2
Ben Wallace 41.8%
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