Complete Stats Comparison of Penny Hardaway and Tim Hardaway

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

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, blocks)
2
(rebounds, blocks)
14
seasons
Tim Hardaway2
(points, assists)
3
(points, assists, steals)
13
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 Hardaway4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
8
Playoffs
Tim Hardaway1
(assists)
0
9
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
6
stats
1
stat
Tim Hardaway4
stats
8
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 Hardaway8
stats
10
stats
2
stats
Tim Hardaway3
stats
4
stats
1
stat
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 blocks while Tim Hardaway had better averages in points and assists. They are tied in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Penny Hardaway had better averages in free throws made (+0.2), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+0.4), total rebounds (+1.2) and blocks (+0.3)
- Tim Hardaway had better averages in points (+2.5), field goals made (+0.8), 3-pointers made (+1.1) and assists (+3.2)
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- Tim Hardaway had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.1)
- Penny Hardaway had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.2)
- Tim Hardaway had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.7) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Penny Hardaway 15.2
Tim Hardaway 17.7
+2.5
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 5.7
Tim Hardaway 6.5
+0.8
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 12.4
Tim Hardaway 15.1
+2.7
Penny Hardaway 0.7
Tim Hardaway 1.8
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 2.3
Tim Hardaway 5.0
+2.7
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 3.1
+0.2
Tim Hardaway 2.9
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 4.0
+0.2
Tim Hardaway 3.8
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 1.4
+0.8
Tim Hardaway 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 3.1
+0.4
Tim Hardaway 2.7
Penny Hardaway 4.5
+1.2
Tim Hardaway 3.3
Penny Hardaway 5.0
Tim Hardaway 8.2
+3.2
Penny Hardaway 1.6
Tim Hardaway 1.6
Penny Hardaway 0.4
+0.3
Tim Hardaway 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 2.5
Tim Hardaway 2.9
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 2.2
Tim Hardaway 2.3
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Penny Hardaway played more years (+1) and had more offensive rebounds (+431), total rebounds (+291) and blocks (+183)
- Tim Hardaway played more games (+163) and had more points (+4,689), field goals made (+1,645), 3-pointers made (+1,039), free throws made (+360), defensive rebounds (+140), assists (+3,570) and steals (+303)
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- Tim Hardaway had more turnovers (+695) and personal fouls (+465)
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- Tim Hardaway had more field goals attempted (+4,345), 3-pointers attempted (+2,754) and free throws attempted (+432)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Penny Hardaway 14
+1
Tim Hardaway 13
Penny Hardaway 704
Tim Hardaway 867
+163
Penny Hardaway 10,684
Tim Hardaway 15,373
+4,689
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 3,995
Tim Hardaway 5,640
+1,645
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 8,731
Tim Hardaway 13,076
+4,345
Penny Hardaway 503
Tim Hardaway 1,542
+1,039
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 1,591
Tim Hardaway 4,345
+2,754
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 2,191
Tim Hardaway 2,551
+360
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 2,831
Tim Hardaway 3,263
+432
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 975
+431
Tim Hardaway 544
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 2,171
Tim Hardaway 2,311
+140
Penny Hardaway 3,146
+291
Tim Hardaway 2,855
Penny Hardaway 3,525
Tim Hardaway 7,095
+3,570
Penny Hardaway 1,125
Tim Hardaway 1,428
+303
Penny Hardaway 312
+183
Tim Hardaway 129
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 1,786
Tim Hardaway 2,481
+695
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 1,562
Tim Hardaway 2,027
+465

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Tim Hardaway 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%
+2.7
Tim Hardaway 43.1%
3-Point Percentage
Penny Hardaway 31.6%
Tim Hardaway 35.5%
+3.9
Free Throw Percentage
Penny Hardaway 77.4%
Tim Hardaway 78.2%
+0.8

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Penny Hardaway had better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Tim Hardaway had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Penny Hardaway had better averages in points (+3.6), field goals made (+1.2), free throws made (+1.4), offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+0.7), total rebounds (+1.6), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+0.6)
- Tim Hardaway had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.4) and assists (+0.6)
- Penny Hardaway had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Penny Hardaway had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.0) and free throws attempted (+1.9)
- Tim Hardaway had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Penny Hardaway 20.4
+3.6
Tim Hardaway 16.8
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 7.1
+1.2
Tim Hardaway 5.9
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 15.9
+1.0
Tim Hardaway 14.9
Penny Hardaway 1.6
Tim Hardaway 2.0
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 4.2
Tim Hardaway 6.1
+1.9
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 4.5
+1.4
Tim Hardaway 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 6.1
+1.9
Tim Hardaway 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 1.6
+1.0
Tim Hardaway 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 3.2
+0.7
Tim Hardaway 2.5
Penny Hardaway 4.7
+1.6
Tim Hardaway 3.1
Penny Hardaway 6.2
Tim Hardaway 6.8
+0.6
Penny Hardaway 1.9
+0.3
Tim Hardaway 1.6
Penny Hardaway 0.8
+0.6
Tim Hardaway 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 2.9
Tim Hardaway 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 3.1
+0.9
Tim Hardaway 2.2

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 Tim Hardaway.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Penny Hardaway played more games (+8) and had more points (+361), field goals made (+127), free throws made (+116), offensive rebounds (+68), defensive rebounds (+63), total rebounds (+131), assists (+12), steals (+31) and blocks (+39)
- Tim Hardaway played more years (+1) and had more 3-pointers made (+9)
- Penny Hardaway had more turnovers (+23) and personal fouls (+75)
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- Penny Hardaway had more field goals attempted (+181) and free throws attempted (+157)
- Tim Hardaway had more 3-pointers attempted (+78)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Penny Hardaway 8
Tim Hardaway 9
+1
Penny Hardaway 64
+8
Tim Hardaway 56
Penny Hardaway 1,304
+361
Tim Hardaway 943
Field Goals Made
Penny Hardaway 456
+127
Tim Hardaway 329
Field Goals Attempted
Penny Hardaway 1,018
+181
Tim Hardaway 837
Penny Hardaway 101
Tim Hardaway 110
+9
3-Pointers Attempted
Penny Hardaway 266
Tim Hardaway 344
+78
Free Throws Made
Penny Hardaway 291
+116
Tim Hardaway 175
Free Throws Attempted
Penny Hardaway 390
+157
Tim Hardaway 233
Offensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 101
+68
Tim Hardaway 33
Defensive Rebounds
Penny Hardaway 202
+63
Tim Hardaway 139
Penny Hardaway 303
+131
Tim Hardaway 172
Penny Hardaway 394
+12
Tim Hardaway 382
Penny Hardaway 119
+31
Tim Hardaway 88
Penny Hardaway 48
+39
Tim Hardaway 9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 188
+23
Tim Hardaway 165
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Penny Hardaway 197
+75
Tim Hardaway 122

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 Tim Hardaway had better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Penny Hardaway 44.8%
+5.5
Tim Hardaway 39.3%
3-Point Percentage
Penny Hardaway 38.0%
+6.0
Tim Hardaway 32.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Penny Hardaway 74.6%
Tim Hardaway 75.1%
+0.5