Complete Stats Comparison of Pete Maravich and Ja Morant

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Pete Maravich and Ja Morant 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

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
Pete Maravich2
(points, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		10
seasons
Ja Morant2
(rebounds, assists)		0
6
seasons
they are tied1
(blocks)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Pete Maravich0
0
4
Playoffs
Ja Morant5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		4
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Pete Maravich5
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Ja Morant6
stats		2
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
Pete Maravich1
stat		2
stats		1
stat
Ja Morant11
stats		11
stats		2
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...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Pete Maravich has better averages in points and steals while Ja Morant has better averages in rebounds and assists. They are tied in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Pete Maravich has better averages in points (+1.6), field goals made (+1.2), free throws made (+0.5), offensive rebounds (+0.1) and steals (+0.4)
- Ja Morant has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+0.5), total rebounds (+0.5) and assists (+2.0)
- Pete Maravich has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+1.1)
-
- Pete Maravich has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.9) and free throws attempted (+0.2)
- Ja Morant has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Pete Maravich 24.2
+1.6
Ja Morant 22.6
Field Goals Made
Pete Maravich 9.4
+1.2
Ja Morant 8.2
Field Goals Attempted
Pete Maravich 21.3
+3.9
Ja Morant 17.4
3-Pointers Made
Pete Maravich 0.2
*
Ja Morant 1.4
+1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Ja Morant 4.3
+4.0
Free Throws Made
Pete Maravich 5.4
+0.5
Ja Morant 4.9
Free Throws Attempted
Pete Maravich 6.6
+0.2
Ja Morant 6.4
Offensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 1.0
+0.1 *
Ja Morant 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 3.3
*
Ja Morant 3.8
+0.5
Total Rebounds
Pete Maravich 4.2
Ja Morant 4.7
+0.5
Assists
Pete Maravich 5.4
Ja Morant 7.4
+2.0
Steals
Pete Maravich 1.4
+0.4 *
Ja Morant 1.0
Blocks
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Ja Morant 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 3.7
+0.3 *
Ja Morant 3.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 2.8
+1.1
Ja Morant 1.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Pete Maravich has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Ja Morant.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Pete Maravich played more years (+4) and games (+351), and has more points (+9,006), field goals made (+3,680), free throws made (+2,051), offensive rebounds (+138), defensive rebounds (+261), total rebounds (+1,299), assists (+1,296), steals (+272) and blocks (+22)
- Ja Morant has more 3-pointers made (+405)
- Pete Maravich has more personal fouls (+1,350)
- Ja Morant has more turnovers (+507)
- Pete Maravich has more field goals attempted (+8,681) and free throws attempted (+2,369)
- Ja Morant has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,297)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Pete Maravich 10
+4
Ja Morant 6
Games
Pete Maravich 658
+351
Ja Morant 307
Points
Pete Maravich 15,948
+9,006
Ja Morant 6,942
Field Goals Made
Pete Maravich 6,187
+3,680
Ja Morant 2,507
Field Goals Attempted
Pete Maravich 14,025
+8,681
Ja Morant 5,344
3-Pointers Made
Pete Maravich 10
*
Ja Morant 415
+405
3-Pointers Attempted
Pete Maravich 15
*
Ja Morant 1,312
+1,297
Free Throws Made
Pete Maravich 3,564
+2,051
Ja Morant 1,513
Free Throws Attempted
Pete Maravich 4,344
+2,369
Ja Morant 1,975
Offensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 426
+138 *
Ja Morant 288
Defensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 1,421
+261 *
Ja Morant 1,160
Total Rebounds
Pete Maravich 2,747
+1,299
Ja Morant 1,448
Assists
Pete Maravich 3,563
+1,296
Ja Morant 2,267
Steals
Pete Maravich 587
+272 *
Ja Morant 315
Blocks
Pete Maravich 108
+22 *
Ja Morant 86
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 530
*
Ja Morant 1,037
+507
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 1,865
+1,350
Ja Morant 515

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Pete Maravich has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Ja Morant has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Pete Maravich 44.1%
Ja Morant 46.9%
+2.8
3-Point Percentage
Pete Maravich 66.7%
+35.1 *
Ja Morant 31.6%
Free Throw Percentage
Pete Maravich 82.0%
+5.4
Ja Morant 76.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Ja Morant has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Pete Maravich.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

-
- Ja Morant has better averages in points (+7.3), field goals made (+1.9), 3-pointers made (+1.8), free throws made (+1.6), offensive rebounds (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+4.0), total rebounds (+2.5), assists (+4.3), steals (+1.1) and blocks (+0.3)
- Pete Maravich has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
- Ja Morant has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+2.3)
-
- Ja Morant has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.4), 3-pointers attempted (+5.1) and free throws attempted (+2.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Pete Maravich 18.7
Ja Morant 26.0
+7.3
Field Goals Made
Pete Maravich 7.3
Ja Morant 9.2
+1.9
Field Goals Attempted
Pete Maravich 17.3
Ja Morant 20.7
+3.4
3-Pointers Made
Pete Maravich 0.2
*
Ja Morant 2.0
+1.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Pete Maravich 0.7
*
Ja Morant 5.8
+5.1
Free Throws Made
Pete Maravich 4.0
Ja Morant 5.6
+1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Pete Maravich 5.2
Ja Morant 7.5
+2.3
Offensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Ja Morant 1.3
+1.3
Defensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 0.9
*
Ja Morant 4.9
+4.0
Total Rebounds
Pete Maravich 3.7
Ja Morant 6.2
+2.5
Assists
Pete Maravich 3.8
Ja Morant 8.1
+4.3
Steals
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Ja Morant 1.4
+1.1
Blocks
Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Ja Morant 0.3
+0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 1.0
*
Ja Morant 3.3
+2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 2.8
+0.7
Ja Morant 2.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Ja Morant has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Pete Maravich.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Pete Maravich played more games (+4) and has more
- Ja Morant has more points (+86), field goals made (+13), 3-pointers made (+42), free throws made (+18), offensive rebounds (+29), defensive rebounds (+99), total rebounds (+41), assists (+81), steals (+28) and blocks (+7)
- Pete Maravich has more personal fouls (+28)
- Ja Morant has more turnovers (+63)
-
- Ja Morant has more field goals attempted (+7), 3-pointers attempted (+122) and free throws attempted (+30)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Pete Maravich 4
Ja Morant 4
Games
Pete Maravich 26
+4
Ja Morant 22
Points
Pete Maravich 487
Ja Morant 573
+86
Field Goals Made
Pete Maravich 190
Ja Morant 203
+13
Field Goals Attempted
Pete Maravich 449
Ja Morant 456
+7
3-Pointers Made
Pete Maravich 2
*
Ja Morant 44
+42
3-Pointers Attempted
Pete Maravich 6
*
Ja Morant 128
+122
Free Throws Made
Pete Maravich 105
Ja Morant 123
+18
Free Throws Attempted
Pete Maravich 134
Ja Morant 164
+30
Offensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 0
*
Ja Morant 29
+29
Defensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 8
*
Ja Morant 107
+99
Total Rebounds
Pete Maravich 95
Ja Morant 136
+41
Assists
Pete Maravich 98
Ja Morant 179
+81
Steals
Pete Maravich 3
*
Ja Morant 31
+28
Blocks
Pete Maravich 0
*
Ja Morant 7
+7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 9
*
Ja Morant 72
+63
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 74
+28
Ja Morant 46

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Ja Morant has better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Pete Maravich has better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Pete Maravich 42.3%
Ja Morant 44.5%
+2.2
3-Point Percentage
Pete Maravich 33.3%
*
Ja Morant 34.4%
+1.1
Free Throw Percentage
Pete Maravich 78.4%
+3.4
Ja Morant 75.0%
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