Complete Stats Comparison of Penny Hardaway and Fred VanVleet

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Penny Hardaway and Fred VanVleet 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

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 Hardaway3
(points, rebounds, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		14
seasons
Fred VanVleet2
(assists, blocks)		0
9
seasons
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
Fred VanVleet0
0
6
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Penny Hardaway7
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Fred VanVleet4
stats		3
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Penny Hardaway9
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Fred VanVleet3
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, Penny Hardaway has better averages in points, rebounds and steals while Fred VanVleet has better averages in assists and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Penny Hardaway has better averages in points (+0.3), field goals made (+0.7), free throws made (+0.8), offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+0.1), total rebounds (+1.1) and steals (+0.2)
- Fred VanVleet has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.8), assists (+0.7) and blocks (+0.1)
- Penny Hardaway has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.8)
-
- Penny Hardaway has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.3)
- Fred VanVleet has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.1) and 3-pointers attempted (+4.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Penny Hardaway 15.2
+0.3
Fred VanVleet 14.9
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 5.7
+0.7
Fred VanVleet 5.0
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 12.4
Fred VanVleet 12.5
+0.1
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 0.7
Fred VanVleet 2.5
+1.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 2.3
Fred VanVleet 6.8
+4.5
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 3.1
+0.8
Fred VanVleet 2.3
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 4.0
+1.3
Fred VanVleet 2.7
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 1.4
+1.0
Fred VanVleet 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 3.1
+0.1
Fred VanVleet 3.0
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 4.5
+1.1
Fred VanVleet 3.4
Assists
Penny Hardaway 5.0
Fred VanVleet 5.7
+0.7
Steals
Penny Hardaway 1.6
+0.2
Fred VanVleet 1.4
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 0.4
Fred VanVleet 0.5
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 2.5
+0.8
Fred VanVleet 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 2.2
Fred VanVleet 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Penny Hardaway has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Fred VanVleet.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Penny Hardaway played more years (+5) and games (+154), and has more points (+2,480), field goals made (+1,232), free throws made (+899), offensive rebounds (+736), defensive rebounds (+526), total rebounds (+1,262), assists (+404), steals (+368) and blocks (+59)
- Fred VanVleet has more 3-pointers made (+883)
- Penny Hardaway has more turnovers (+876) and personal fouls (+357)
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- Penny Hardaway has more field goals attempted (+1,846) and free throws attempted (+1,333)
- Fred VanVleet has more 3-pointers attempted (+2,140)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Penny Hardaway 14
+5
Fred VanVleet 9
Games
Penny Hardaway 704
+154
Fred VanVleet 550
Points
Penny Hardaway 10,684
+2,480
Fred VanVleet 8,204
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 3,995
+1,232
Fred VanVleet 2,763
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 8,731
+1,846
Fred VanVleet 6,885
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 503
Fred VanVleet 1,386
+883
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 1,591
Fred VanVleet 3,731
+2,140
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 2,191
+899
Fred VanVleet 1,292
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 2,831
+1,333
Fred VanVleet 1,498
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 975
+736
Fred VanVleet 239
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 2,171
+526
Fred VanVleet 1,645
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 3,146
+1,262
Fred VanVleet 1,884
Assists
Penny Hardaway 3,525
+404
Fred VanVleet 3,121
Steals
Penny Hardaway 1,125
+368
Fred VanVleet 757
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 312
+59
Fred VanVleet 253
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 1,786
+876
Fred VanVleet 910
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 1,562
+357
Fred VanVleet 1,205

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Fred VanVleet has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Penny Hardaway has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Penny Hardaway 45.8%
+5.7
Fred VanVleet 40.1%
3-Point Percentage
Penny Hardaway 31.6%
Fred VanVleet 37.1%
+5.5
Free Throw Percentage
Penny Hardaway 77.4%
Fred VanVleet 86.2%
+8.8

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Penny Hardaway has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Fred VanVleet.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Penny Hardaway has better averages in points (+9.4), field goals made (+3.4), free throws made (+3.1), offensive rebounds (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+1.1), total rebounds (+2.3), assists (+2.6), steals (+1.0) and blocks (+0.5)
- Fred VanVleet has better average in 3-pointers made (+0.6)
- Penny Hardaway has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.8) and personal fouls (+1.2)
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- Penny Hardaway has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.6) and free throws attempted (+4.5)
- Fred VanVleet has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Penny Hardaway 20.4
+9.4
Fred VanVleet 11.0
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 7.1
+3.4
Fred VanVleet 3.7
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 15.9
+6.6
Fred VanVleet 9.3
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 1.6
Fred VanVleet 2.2
+0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 4.2
Fred VanVleet 5.7
+1.5
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 4.5
+3.1
Fred VanVleet 1.4
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 6.1
+4.5
Fred VanVleet 1.6
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 1.6
+1.3
Fred VanVleet 0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 3.2
+1.1
Fred VanVleet 2.1
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 4.7
+2.3
Fred VanVleet 2.4
Assists
Penny Hardaway 6.2
+2.6
Fred VanVleet 3.6
Steals
Penny Hardaway 1.9
+1.0
Fred VanVleet 0.9
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 0.8
+0.5
Fred VanVleet 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 2.9
+1.8
Fred VanVleet 1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 3.1
+1.2
Fred VanVleet 1.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Penny Hardaway has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Fred VanVleet.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Penny Hardaway played more years (+2) and games (+5), and has more points (+655), field goals made (+237), free throws made (+210), offensive rebounds (+84), defensive rebounds (+79), total rebounds (+163), assists (+183), steals (+68) and blocks (+29)
- Fred VanVleet has more 3-pointers made (+29)
- Penny Hardaway has more turnovers (+123) and personal fouls (+82)
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- Penny Hardaway has more field goals attempted (+467) and free throws attempted (+296)
- Fred VanVleet has more 3-pointers attempted (+73)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Penny Hardaway 8
+2
Fred VanVleet 6
Games
Penny Hardaway 64
+5
Fred VanVleet 59
Points
Penny Hardaway 1,304
+655
Fred VanVleet 649
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 456
+237
Fred VanVleet 219
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 1,018
+467
Fred VanVleet 551
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 101
Fred VanVleet 130
+29
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 266
Fred VanVleet 339
+73
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 291
+210
Fred VanVleet 81
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 390
+296
Fred VanVleet 94
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 101
+84
Fred VanVleet 17
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 202
+79
Fred VanVleet 123
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 303
+163
Fred VanVleet 140
Assists
Penny Hardaway 394
+183
Fred VanVleet 211
Steals
Penny Hardaway 119
+68
Fred VanVleet 51
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 48
+29
Fred VanVleet 19
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 188
+123
Fred VanVleet 65
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 197
+82
Fred VanVleet 115

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Fred VanVleet has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Penny Hardaway has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Penny Hardaway 44.8%
+5.1
Fred VanVleet 39.7%
3-Point Percentage
Penny Hardaway 38.0%
Fred VanVleet 38.3%
+0.3
Free Throw Percentage
Penny Hardaway 74.6%
Fred VanVleet 86.2%
+11.6
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