Complete Stats Comparison of Penny Hardaway and Stephon Marbury

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Penny Hardaway and Stephon Marbury 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
Penny Hardaway3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		14
seasons
Stephon Marbury2
(points, assists)		2
(points, assists)		13
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
Stephon Marbury0
0
5
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		8
stats		1
stat
Stephon Marbury5
stats		6
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Penny Hardaway10
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Stephon Marbury2
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, Penny Hardaway had better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Stephon Marbury had better averages in points and assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Penny Hardaway had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+0.8), total rebounds (+1.5), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.3)
- Stephon Marbury had better averages in points (+4.1), field goals made (+1.1), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+1.4) and assists (+2.6)
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- Stephon Marbury had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Stephon Marbury had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.3), 3-pointers attempted (+1.3) and free throws attempted (+1.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Penny Hardaway 15.2
Stephon Marbury 19.3
+4.1
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 5.7
Stephon Marbury 6.8
+1.1
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 12.4
Stephon Marbury 15.7
+3.3
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 0.7
Stephon Marbury 1.2
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 2.3
Stephon Marbury 3.6
+1.3
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 3.1
Stephon Marbury 4.5
+1.4
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 4.0
Stephon Marbury 5.7
+1.7
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 1.4
+0.7
Stephon Marbury 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 3.1
+0.8
Stephon Marbury 2.3
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 4.5
+1.5
Stephon Marbury 3.0
Assists
Penny Hardaway 5.0
Stephon Marbury 7.6
+2.6
Steals
Penny Hardaway 1.6
+0.4
Stephon Marbury 1.2
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 0.4
+0.3
Stephon Marbury 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 2.5
Stephon Marbury 3.0
+0.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 2.2
Stephon Marbury 2.4
+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, Penny Hardaway had more total rebounds, steals and blocks while Stephon Marbury had more total points and assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Penny Hardaway played more years (+1) and had more offensive rebounds (+396), defensive rebounds (+234), total rebounds (+630), steals (+103) and blocks (+191)
- Stephon Marbury played more games (+142) and had more points (+5,613), field goals made (+1,774), 3-pointers made (+488), free throws made (+1,577) and assists (+2,946)
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- Stephon Marbury had more turnovers (+761) and personal fouls (+452)
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- Stephon Marbury had more field goals attempted (+4,593), 3-pointers attempted (+1,457) and free throws attempted (+1,973)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Penny Hardaway 14
+1
Stephon Marbury 13
Games
Penny Hardaway 704
Stephon Marbury 846
+142
Points
Penny Hardaway 10,684
Stephon Marbury 16,297
+5,613
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 3,995
Stephon Marbury 5,769
+1,774
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 8,731
Stephon Marbury 13,324
+4,593
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 503
Stephon Marbury 991
+488
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 1,591
Stephon Marbury 3,048
+1,457
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 2,191
Stephon Marbury 3,768
+1,577
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 2,831
Stephon Marbury 4,804
+1,973
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 975
+396
Stephon Marbury 579
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 2,171
+234
Stephon Marbury 1,937
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 3,146
+630
Stephon Marbury 2,516
Assists
Penny Hardaway 3,525
Stephon Marbury 6,471
+2,946
Steals
Penny Hardaway 1,125
+103
Stephon Marbury 1,022
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 312
+191
Stephon Marbury 121
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 1,786
Stephon Marbury 2,547
+761
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 1,562
Stephon Marbury 2,014
+452

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Stephon Marbury had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Penny Hardaway had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Penny Hardaway 45.8%
+2.5
Stephon Marbury 43.3%
3-Point Percentage
Penny Hardaway 31.6%
Stephon Marbury 32.5%
+0.9
Free Throw Percentage
Penny Hardaway 77.4%
Stephon Marbury 78.4%
+1.0

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 Stephon Marbury.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Penny Hardaway had better averages in points (+7.8), field goals made (+2.4), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+2.2), offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+1.3), total rebounds (+2.1), assists (+1.6), steals (+1.0) and blocks (+0.8)
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- Penny Hardaway had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- Penny Hardaway had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.7), 3-pointers attempted (+1.1) and free throws attempted (+3.0)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Penny Hardaway 20.4
+7.8
Stephon Marbury 12.6
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 7.1
+2.4
Stephon Marbury 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 15.9
+2.7
Stephon Marbury 13.2
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 1.6
+0.8
Stephon Marbury 0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 4.2
+1.1
Stephon Marbury 3.1
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 4.5
+2.2
Stephon Marbury 2.3
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 6.1
+3.0
Stephon Marbury 3.1
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 1.6
+1.0
Stephon Marbury 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 3.2
+1.3
Stephon Marbury 1.9
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 4.7
+2.1
Stephon Marbury 2.6
Assists
Penny Hardaway 6.2
+1.6
Stephon Marbury 4.6
Steals
Penny Hardaway 1.9
+1.0
Stephon Marbury 0.9
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 0.8
+0.8
Stephon Marbury 0.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 2.9
+0.6
Stephon Marbury 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 3.1
+0.8
Stephon Marbury 2.3

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 Stephon Marbury.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Penny Hardaway played more years (+3) and games (+32), and had more points (+902), field goals made (+306), 3-pointers made (+74), free throws made (+216), offensive rebounds (+81), defensive rebounds (+140), total rebounds (+221), assists (+248), steals (+90) and blocks (+48)
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- Penny Hardaway had more turnovers (+114) and personal fouls (+122)
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- Penny Hardaway had more field goals attempted (+596), 3-pointers attempted (+167) and free throws attempted (+290)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Penny Hardaway 8
+3
Stephon Marbury 5
Games
Penny Hardaway 64
+32
Stephon Marbury 32
Points
Penny Hardaway 1,304
+902
Stephon Marbury 402
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 456
+306
Stephon Marbury 150
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 1,018
+596
Stephon Marbury 422
3-Pointers Made
Penny Hardaway 101
+74
Stephon Marbury 27
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 266
+167
Stephon Marbury 99
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 291
+216
Stephon Marbury 75
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 390
+290
Stephon Marbury 100
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 101
+81
Stephon Marbury 20
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 202
+140
Stephon Marbury 62
Total Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 303
+221
Stephon Marbury 82
Assists
Penny Hardaway 394
+248
Stephon Marbury 146
Steals
Penny Hardaway 119
+90
Stephon Marbury 29
Blocks
Penny Hardaway 48
+48
Stephon Marbury 0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 188
+114
Stephon Marbury 74
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 197
+122
Stephon Marbury 75

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Penny Hardaway had better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Stephon Marbury had better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Penny Hardaway 44.8%
+9.3
Stephon Marbury 35.5%
3-Point Percentage
Penny Hardaway 38.0%
+10.7
Stephon Marbury 27.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Penny Hardaway 74.6%
Stephon Marbury 75.0%
+0.4
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