Complete Stats Comparison of Reggie Miller and Steve Nash

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Reggie Miller and Steve Nash 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
Reggie Miller3
(points, steals, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Steve Nash1
(assists)		1
(assists)		18
seasons
they are tied1
(rebounds)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Reggie Miller3
(points, steals, blocks)		3
(points, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
Steve Nash2
(rebounds, assists)		2
(rebounds, assists)		12
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Reggie Miller8
stats		11
stats		0
stats
Steve Nash3
stats		2
stats		3
stats
they are tied1
stat		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Reggie Miller8
stats		10
stats		0
stats
Steve Nash4
stats		4
stats		3
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, Reggie Miller had better averages in points, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had better average in assists. They are tied in rebounds.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Reggie Miller had better averages in points (+3.9), field goals made (+0.7), 3-pointers made (+0.4), free throws made (+2.0), offensive rebounds (+0.1), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.1)
- Steve Nash had better averages in defensive rebounds (+0.1) and assists (+5.5)
- Reggie Miller had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Steve Nash had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.2)
- Reggie Miller had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.0), 3-pointers attempted (+1.5) and free throws attempted (+2.3)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Reggie Miller 18.2
+3.9
Steve Nash 14.3
Field Goals Made
Reggie Miller 5.9
+0.7
Steve Nash 5.2
Field Goals Attempted
Reggie Miller 12.6
+2.0
Steve Nash 10.6
3-Pointers Made
Reggie Miller 1.8
+0.4
Steve Nash 1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Reggie Miller 4.7
+1.5
Steve Nash 3.2
Free Throws Made
Reggie Miller 4.5
+2.0
Steve Nash 2.5
Free Throws Attempted
Reggie Miller 5.1
+2.3
Steve Nash 2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 0.6
+0.1
Steve Nash 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 2.4
Steve Nash 2.5
+0.1
Total Rebounds
Reggie Miller 3.0
Steve Nash 3.0
Assists
Reggie Miller 3.0
Steve Nash 8.5
+5.5
Steals
Reggie Miller 1.1
+0.4
Steve Nash 0.7
Blocks
Reggie Miller 0.2
+0.1
Steve Nash 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 1.7
Steve Nash 2.9
+1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 2.0
+0.4
Steve Nash 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, Reggie Miller had more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Reggie Miller played more games (+172) and had more points (+7,892), field goals made (+1,920), 3-pointers made (+875), free throws made (+3,177), offensive rebounds (+240), defensive rebounds (+300), total rebounds (+540), steals (+606) and blocks (+197)
- Steve Nash had more assists (+6,194)
- Reggie Miller had more personal fouls (+748)
- Steve Nash had more turnovers (+1,069)
- Reggie Miller had more field goals attempted (+4,607), 3-pointers attempted (+2,547) and free throws attempted (+3,642)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Reggie Miller 18
Steve Nash 18
Games
Reggie Miller 1,389
+172
Steve Nash 1,217
Points
Reggie Miller 25,279
+7,892
Steve Nash 17,387
Field Goals Made
Reggie Miller 8,241
+1,920
Steve Nash 6,321
Field Goals Attempted
Reggie Miller 17,499
+4,607
Steve Nash 12,892
3-Pointers Made
Reggie Miller 2,560
+875
Steve Nash 1,685
3-Pointers Attempted
Reggie Miller 6,486
+2,547
Steve Nash 3,939
Free Throws Made
Reggie Miller 6,237
+3,177
Steve Nash 3,060
Free Throws Attempted
Reggie Miller 7,026
+3,642
Steve Nash 3,384
Offensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 883
+240
Steve Nash 643
Defensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 3,299
+300
Steve Nash 2,999
Total Rebounds
Reggie Miller 4,182
+540
Steve Nash 3,642
Assists
Reggie Miller 4,141
Steve Nash 10,335
+6,194
Steals
Reggie Miller 1,505
+606
Steve Nash 899
Blocks
Reggie Miller 299
+197
Steve Nash 102
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 2,409
Steve Nash 3,478
+1,069
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 2,730
+748
Steve Nash 1,982

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Steve Nash had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Reggie Miller.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Reggie Miller 47.1%
Steve Nash 49.0%
+1.9
3-Point Percentage
Reggie Miller 39.5%
Steve Nash 42.8%
+3.3
Free Throw Percentage
Reggie Miller 88.8%
Steve Nash 90.4%
+1.6

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Reggie Miller had better averages in points, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had better averages in rebounds and assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Reggie Miller had better averages in points (+3.3), field goals made (+0.3), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+2.0), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.1)
- Steve Nash had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+0.6), total rebounds (+0.6) and assists (+6.3)
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- Steve Nash had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.4) and personal fouls (+0.1)
- Reggie Miller had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.3), 3-pointers attempted (+2.0) and free throws attempted (+2.3)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Reggie Miller 20.6
+3.3
Steve Nash 17.3
Field Goals Made
Reggie Miller 6.5
+0.3
Steve Nash 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
Reggie Miller 14.5
+1.3
Steve Nash 13.2
3-Pointers Made
Reggie Miller 2.2
+0.7
Steve Nash 1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Reggie Miller 5.7
+2.0
Steve Nash 3.7
Free Throws Made
Reggie Miller 5.3
+2.0
Steve Nash 3.3
Free Throws Attempted
Reggie Miller 6.0
+2.3
Steve Nash 3.7
Offensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 0.5
Steve Nash 0.6
+0.1
Defensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 2.4
Steve Nash 3.0
+0.6
Total Rebounds
Reggie Miller 2.9
Steve Nash 3.5
+0.6
Assists
Reggie Miller 2.5
Steve Nash 8.8
+6.3
Steals
Reggie Miller 1.0
+0.4
Steve Nash 0.6
Blocks
Reggie Miller 0.2
+0.1
Steve Nash 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 1.8
Steve Nash 3.2
+1.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 1.9
Steve Nash 2.0
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Reggie Miller had more total points, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had more total rebounds and assists.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Reggie Miller played more years (+3) and games (+24), and had more points (+900), field goals made (+192), 3-pointers made (+142), free throws made (+374), offensive rebounds (+9), steals (+80) and blocks (+20)
- Steve Nash had more defensive rebounds (+15), total rebounds (+6) and assists (+704)
- Reggie Miller had more personal fouls (+36)
- Steve Nash had more turnovers (+126)
- Reggie Miller had more field goals attempted (+511), 3-pointers attempted (+382) and free throws attempted (+422)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Reggie Miller 15
+3
Steve Nash 12
Games
Reggie Miller 144
+24
Steve Nash 120
Points
Reggie Miller 2,972
+900
Steve Nash 2,072
Field Goals Made
Reggie Miller 941
+192
Steve Nash 749
Field Goals Attempted
Reggie Miller 2,095
+511
Steve Nash 1,584
3-Pointers Made
Reggie Miller 320
+142
Steve Nash 178
3-Pointers Attempted
Reggie Miller 820
+382
Steve Nash 438
Free Throws Made
Reggie Miller 770
+374
Steve Nash 396
Free Throws Attempted
Reggie Miller 862
+422
Steve Nash 440
Offensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 77
+9
Steve Nash 68
Defensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 339
Steve Nash 354
+15
Total Rebounds
Reggie Miller 416
Steve Nash 422
+6
Assists
Reggie Miller 357
Steve Nash 1,061
+704
Steals
Reggie Miller 146
+80
Steve Nash 66
Blocks
Reggie Miller 34
+20
Steve Nash 14
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 257
Steve Nash 383
+126
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 275
+36
Steve Nash 239

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Steve Nash had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Reggie Miller.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Reggie Miller 44.9%
Steve Nash 47.3%
+2.4
3-Point Percentage
Reggie Miller 39.0%
Steve Nash 40.6%
+1.6
Free Throw Percentage
Reggie Miller 89.3%
Steve Nash 90.0%
+0.7
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