Complete Stats Comparison of Penny Hardaway and Chris Mullin

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Penny Hardaway and Chris Mullin 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 / 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
Penny Hardaway2
(rebounds, assists)		1
(assists)		14
seasons
Chris Mullin2
(points, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, 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
Penny Hardaway5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		8
Playoffs
Chris Mullin0
0
8
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Penny Hardaway3
stats		3
stats		0
stats
Chris Mullin7
stats		11
stats		3
stats
they are tied2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Penny Hardaway10
stats		10
stats		0
stats
Chris Mullin2
stats		3
stats		3
stats
they are tied1
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, Penny Hardaway had better averages in rebounds and assists while Chris Mullin had better averages in points and blocks. They are tied in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Penny Hardaway had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.4), total rebounds (+0.4) and assists (+1.5)
- Chris Mullin had better averages in points (+3.0), field goals made (+1.1), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+0.6) and blocks (+0.2)
- Penny Hardaway had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+0.1)
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- Penny Hardaway had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.1)
- Chris Mullin had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.0) and free throws attempted (+0.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Penny Hardaway 15.2
Chris Mullin 18.2
+3.0
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 5.7
Chris Mullin 6.8
+1.1
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 12.4
Chris Mullin 13.4
+1.0
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 0.7
Chris Mullin 0.8
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 2.3
+0.1
Chris Mullin 2.2
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 3.1
Chris Mullin 3.7
+0.6
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 4.0
Chris Mullin 4.2
+0.2
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 1.4
+0.4
Chris Mullin 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 3.1
Chris Mullin 3.1
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 4.5
+0.4
Chris Mullin 4.1
Assists
Penny Hardaway 5.0
+1.5
Chris Mullin 3.5
Steals
Penny Hardaway 1.6
Chris Mullin 1.6
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 0.4
Chris Mullin 0.6
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 2.5
+0.2
Chris Mullin 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 2.2
+0.1
Chris Mullin 2.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Penny Hardaway had more assists (+75)
- Chris Mullin played more years (+2) and games (+282), and had more points (+7,227), field goals made (+2,745), 3-pointers made (+312), free throws made (+1,425), offensive rebounds (+51), defensive rebounds (+837), total rebounds (+888), steals (+405) and blocks (+237)
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- Chris Mullin had more turnovers (+529) and personal fouls (+488)
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- Chris Mullin had more field goals attempted (+4,512), 3-pointers attempted (+529) and free throws attempted (+1,347)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Penny Hardaway 14
Chris Mullin 16
+2
Games
Penny Hardaway 704
Chris Mullin 986
+282
Points
Penny Hardaway 10,684
Chris Mullin 17,911
+7,227
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 3,995
Chris Mullin 6,740
+2,745
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 8,731
Chris Mullin 13,243
+4,512
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 503
Chris Mullin 815
+312
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 1,591
Chris Mullin 2,120
+529
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 2,191
Chris Mullin 3,616
+1,425
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 2,831
Chris Mullin 4,178
+1,347
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 975
Chris Mullin 1,026
+51
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 2,171
Chris Mullin 3,008
+837
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 3,146
Chris Mullin 4,034
+888
Assists
Penny Hardaway 3,525
+75
Chris Mullin 3,450
Steals
Penny Hardaway 1,125
Chris Mullin 1,530
+405
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 312
Chris Mullin 549
+237
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 1,786
Chris Mullin 2,315
+529
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 1,562
Chris Mullin 2,050
+488

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Chris Mullin had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Penny Hardaway.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Penny Hardaway 45.8%
Chris Mullin 50.9%
+5.1
3-Point Percentage
Penny Hardaway 31.6%
Chris Mullin 38.4%
+6.8
Free Throw Percentage
Penny Hardaway 77.4%
Chris Mullin 86.5%
+9.1

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Penny Hardaway had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Chris Mullin.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Penny Hardaway had better averages in points (+6.6), field goals made (+1.9), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+1.9), offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+0.5), total rebounds (+1.4), assists (+4.1), steals (+0.9) and blocks (+0.2)
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- Penny Hardaway had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+1.1)
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- Penny Hardaway had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.5), 3-pointers attempted (+1.9) and free throws attempted (+3.1)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Penny Hardaway 20.4
+6.6
Chris Mullin 13.8
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 7.1
+1.9
Chris Mullin 5.2
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 15.9
+5.5
Chris Mullin 10.4
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 1.6
+0.7
Chris Mullin 0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 4.2
+1.9
Chris Mullin 2.3
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 4.5
+1.9
Chris Mullin 2.6
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 6.1
+3.1
Chris Mullin 3.0
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 1.6
+1.0
Chris Mullin 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 3.2
+0.5
Chris Mullin 2.7
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 4.7
+1.4
Chris Mullin 3.3
Assists
Penny Hardaway 6.2
+4.1
Chris Mullin 2.1
Steals
Penny Hardaway 1.9
+0.9
Chris Mullin 1.0
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 0.8
+0.2
Chris Mullin 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 2.9
+1.0
Chris Mullin 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 3.1
+1.1
Chris Mullin 2.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Penny Hardaway had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Chris Mullin.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Penny Hardaway had more points (+322), field goals made (+90), 3-pointers made (+34), free throws made (+108), offensive rebounds (+55), defensive rebounds (+11), total rebounds (+66), assists (+246), steals (+45) and blocks (+3)
- Chris Mullin played more games (+7) and had more
- Penny Hardaway had more turnovers (+52) and personal fouls (+52)
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- Penny Hardaway had more field goals attempted (+278), 3-pointers attempted (+102) and free throws attempted (+177)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Penny Hardaway 8
Chris Mullin 8
Games
Penny Hardaway 64
Chris Mullin 71
+7
Points
Penny Hardaway 1,304
+322
Chris Mullin 982
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 456
+90
Chris Mullin 366
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 1,018
+278
Chris Mullin 740
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 101
+34
Chris Mullin 67
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 266
+102
Chris Mullin 164
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 291
+108
Chris Mullin 183
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 390
+177
Chris Mullin 213
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 101
+55
Chris Mullin 46
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 202
+11
Chris Mullin 191
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 303
+66
Chris Mullin 237
Assists
Penny Hardaway 394
+246
Chris Mullin 148
Steals
Penny Hardaway 119
+45
Chris Mullin 74
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 48
+3
Chris Mullin 45
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 188
+52
Chris Mullin 136
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 197
+52
Chris Mullin 145

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Chris Mullin had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Penny Hardaway.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Penny Hardaway 44.8%
Chris Mullin 49.5%
+4.7
3-Point Percentage
Penny Hardaway 38.0%
Chris Mullin 40.9%
+2.9
Free Throw Percentage
Penny Hardaway 74.6%
Chris Mullin 85.9%
+11.3
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