Complete Stats Comparison of Pete Maravich and Tony Parker

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Pete Maravich and Tony Parker 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 Maravich4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		1
(blocks)		10
seasons
Tony Parker1
(assists)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Pete Maravich2
(points, rebounds)		0
4
Playoffs
Tony Parker3
(assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		17
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Pete Maravich8
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Tony Parker4
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Pete Maravich5
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Tony Parker7
stats		12
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...

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 had better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Tony Parker had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Pete Maravich had better averages in points (+8.7), field goals made (+3.2), free throws made (+2.7), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+0.9), total rebounds (+1.5), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+0.2)
- Tony Parker had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.2) and assists (+0.2)
- Pete Maravich had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.4) and personal fouls (+1.2)
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- Pete Maravich had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.7) and free throws attempted (+3.0)
- Tony Parker had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Pete Maravich 24.2
+8.7
Tony Parker 15.5
Field Goals Made
Pete Maravich 9.4
+3.2
Tony Parker 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
Pete Maravich 21.3
+8.7
Tony Parker 12.6
3-Pointers Made
Pete Maravich 0.2
*
Tony Parker 0.4
+0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Tony Parker 1.3
+1.0
Free Throws Made
Pete Maravich 5.4
+2.7
Tony Parker 2.7
Free Throws Attempted
Pete Maravich 6.6
+3.0
Tony Parker 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 1.0
+0.6 *
Tony Parker 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 3.3
+0.9 *
Tony Parker 2.4
Total Rebounds
Pete Maravich 4.2
+1.5
Tony Parker 2.7
Assists
Pete Maravich 5.4
Tony Parker 5.6
+0.2
Steals
Pete Maravich 1.4
+0.6 *
Tony Parker 0.8
Blocks
Pete Maravich 0.3
+0.2 *
Tony Parker 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 3.7
+1.4 *
Tony Parker 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 2.8
+1.2
Tony Parker 1.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Tony Parker had more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Pete Maravich had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Pete Maravich had more free throws made (+164) and blocks (+10)
- Tony Parker played more years (+8) and games (+596), and had more points (+3,525), field goals made (+1,590), 3-pointers made (+509), offensive rebounds (+15), defensive rebounds (+1,534), total rebounds (+649), assists (+3,473) and steals (+466)
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- Tony Parker had more turnovers (+2,335) and personal fouls (+194)
-
- Tony Parker had more field goals attempted (+1,805), 3-pointers attempted (+1,588) and free throws attempted (+181)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Pete Maravich 10
Tony Parker 18
+8
Games
Pete Maravich 658
Tony Parker 1,254
+596
Points
Pete Maravich 15,948
Tony Parker 19,473
+3,525
Field Goals Made
Pete Maravich 6,187
Tony Parker 7,777
+1,590
Field Goals Attempted
Pete Maravich 14,025
Tony Parker 15,830
+1,805
3-Pointers Made
Pete Maravich 10
*
Tony Parker 519
+509
3-Pointers Attempted
Pete Maravich 15
*
Tony Parker 1,603
+1,588
Free Throws Made
Pete Maravich 3,564
+164
Tony Parker 3,400
Free Throws Attempted
Pete Maravich 4,344
Tony Parker 4,525
+181
Offensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 426
*
Tony Parker 441
+15
Defensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 1,421
*
Tony Parker 2,955
+1,534
Total Rebounds
Pete Maravich 2,747
Tony Parker 3,396
+649
Assists
Pete Maravich 3,563
Tony Parker 7,036
+3,473
Steals
Pete Maravich 587
*
Tony Parker 1,053
+466
Blocks
Pete Maravich 108
+10 *
Tony Parker 98
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 530
*
Tony Parker 2,865
+2,335
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 1,865
Tony Parker 2,059
+194

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Pete Maravich had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Tony Parker had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Pete Maravich 44.1%
Tony Parker 49.1%
+5.0
3-Point Percentage
Pete Maravich 66.7%
+34.3 *
Tony Parker 32.4%
Free Throw Percentage
Pete Maravich 82.0%
+6.9
Tony Parker 75.1%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Tony Parker had better averages in assists, steals and blocks while Pete Maravich had better averages in points and rebounds.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Pete Maravich had better averages in points (+0.8), field goals made (+0.2), free throws made (+0.9) and total rebounds (+0.8)
- Tony Parker had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+1.6), assists (+1.3), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+0.1)
- Pete Maravich had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.9)
- Tony Parker had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.6)
- Pete Maravich had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.8) and free throws attempted (+1.0)
- Tony Parker had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.0)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Pete Maravich 18.7
+0.8
Tony Parker 17.9
Field Goals Made
Pete Maravich 7.3
+0.2
Tony Parker 7.1
Field Goals Attempted
Pete Maravich 17.3
+1.8
Tony Parker 15.5
3-Pointers Made
Pete Maravich 0.2
*
Tony Parker 0.5
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Pete Maravich 0.7
*
Tony Parker 1.7
+1.0
Free Throws Made
Pete Maravich 4.0
+0.9
Tony Parker 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Pete Maravich 5.2
+1.0
Tony Parker 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Tony Parker 0.5
+0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 0.9
*
Tony Parker 2.5
+1.6
Total Rebounds
Pete Maravich 3.7
+0.8
Tony Parker 2.9
Assists
Pete Maravich 3.8
Tony Parker 5.1
+1.3
Steals
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Tony Parker 0.9
+0.6
Blocks
Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Tony Parker 0.1
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 1.0
*
Tony Parker 2.6
+1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 2.8
+0.9
Tony Parker 1.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Tony Parker had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Pete Maravich.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Tony Parker played more years (+13) and games (+200), and had more points (+3,558), field goals made (+1,423), 3-pointers made (+117), free throws made (+595), offensive rebounds (+108), defensive rebounds (+550), total rebounds (+571), assists (+1,045), steals (+195) and blocks (+19)
-
- Tony Parker had more turnovers (+585) and personal fouls (+355)
-
- Tony Parker had more field goals attempted (+3,052), 3-pointers attempted (+379) and free throws attempted (+824)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Pete Maravich 4
Tony Parker 17
+13
Games
Pete Maravich 26
Tony Parker 226
+200
Points
Pete Maravich 487
Tony Parker 4,045
+3,558
Field Goals Made
Pete Maravich 190
Tony Parker 1,613
+1,423
Field Goals Attempted
Pete Maravich 449
Tony Parker 3,501
+3,052
3-Pointers Made
Pete Maravich 2
*
Tony Parker 119
+117
3-Pointers Attempted
Pete Maravich 6
*
Tony Parker 385
+379
Free Throws Made
Pete Maravich 105
Tony Parker 700
+595
Free Throws Attempted
Pete Maravich 134
Tony Parker 958
+824
Offensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 0
*
Tony Parker 108
+108
Defensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 8
*
Tony Parker 558
+550
Total Rebounds
Pete Maravich 95
Tony Parker 666
+571
Assists
Pete Maravich 98
Tony Parker 1,143
+1,045
Steals
Pete Maravich 3
*
Tony Parker 198
+195
Blocks
Pete Maravich 0
*
Tony Parker 19
+19
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 9
*
Tony Parker 594
+585
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 74
Tony Parker 429
+355

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Pete Maravich had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Tony Parker had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Pete Maravich 42.3%
Tony Parker 46.1%
+3.8
3-Point Percentage
Pete Maravich 33.3%
+2.4 *
Tony Parker 30.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Pete Maravich 78.4%
+5.3
Tony Parker 73.1%
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