Complete Stats Comparison of Reggie Miller and Yao Ming

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Reggie Miller and Yao Ming 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 Miller2
(assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		18
seasons
Yao Ming3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		8
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Reggie Miller3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		15
Playoffs
Yao Ming2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(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
Reggie Miller5
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Yao Ming7
stats		5
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Reggie Miller6
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Yao Ming6
stats		3
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, Yao Ming had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Reggie Miller had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Reggie Miller had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.8), assists (+1.4) and steals (+0.7)
- Yao Ming had better averages in points (+0.8), field goals made (+1.1), free throws made (+0.6), offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+4.3), total rebounds (+6.2) and blocks (+1.7)
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- Yao Ming had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+1.3)
- Reggie Miller had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.7)
- Yao Ming had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.7) and free throws attempted (+1.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Reggie Miller 18.2
Yao Ming 19.0
+0.8
Field Goals Made
Reggie Miller 5.9
Yao Ming 7.0
+1.1
Field Goals Attempted
Reggie Miller 12.6
Yao Ming 13.3
+0.7
3-Pointers Made
Reggie Miller 1.8
+1.8
Yao Ming 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Reggie Miller 4.7
+4.7
Yao Ming 0.0
Free Throws Made
Reggie Miller 4.5
Yao Ming 5.1
+0.6
Free Throws Attempted
Reggie Miller 5.1
Yao Ming 6.1
+1.0
Offensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 0.6
Yao Ming 2.5
+1.9
Defensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 2.4
Yao Ming 6.7
+4.3
Total Rebounds
Reggie Miller 3.0
Yao Ming 9.2
+6.2
Assists
Reggie Miller 3.0
+1.4
Yao Ming 1.6
Steals
Reggie Miller 1.1
+0.7
Yao Ming 0.4
Blocks
Reggie Miller 0.2
Yao Ming 1.9
+1.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 1.7
Yao Ming 2.7
+1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 2.0
Yao Ming 3.3
+1.3

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, assists and steals while Yao Ming had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Reggie Miller played more years (+10) and games (+903), and had more points (+16,032), field goals made (+4,861), 3-pointers made (+2,558), free throws made (+3,752), defensive rebounds (+38), assists (+3,372) and steals (+1,316)
- Yao Ming had more offensive rebounds (+350), total rebounds (+312) and blocks (+621)
- Reggie Miller had more turnovers (+1,098) and personal fouls (+1,134)
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- Reggie Miller had more field goals attempted (+11,054), 3-pointers attempted (+6,476) and free throws attempted (+4,042)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Reggie Miller 18
+10
Yao Ming 8
Games
Reggie Miller 1,389
+903
Yao Ming 486
Points
Reggie Miller 25,279
+16,032
Yao Ming 9,247
Field Goals Made
Reggie Miller 8,241
+4,861
Yao Ming 3,380
Field Goals Attempted
Reggie Miller 17,499
+11,054
Yao Ming 6,445
3-Pointers Made
Reggie Miller 2,560
+2,558
Yao Ming 2
3-Pointers Attempted
Reggie Miller 6,486
+6,476
Yao Ming 10
Free Throws Made
Reggie Miller 6,237
+3,752
Yao Ming 2,485
Free Throws Attempted
Reggie Miller 7,026
+4,042
Yao Ming 2,984
Offensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 883
Yao Ming 1,233
+350
Defensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 3,299
+38
Yao Ming 3,261
Total Rebounds
Reggie Miller 4,182
Yao Ming 4,494
+312
Assists
Reggie Miller 4,141
+3,372
Yao Ming 769
Steals
Reggie Miller 1,505
+1,316
Yao Ming 189
Blocks
Reggie Miller 299
Yao Ming 920
+621
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 2,409
+1,098
Yao Ming 1,311
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 2,730
+1,134
Yao Ming 1,596

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Reggie Miller had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Yao Ming had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Reggie Miller 47.1%
Yao Ming 52.4%
+5.3
3-Point Percentage
Reggie Miller 39.5%
+19.5
Yao Ming 20.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Reggie Miller 88.8%
+5.5
Yao Ming 83.3%

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, assists and steals while Yao Ming had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Reggie Miller had better averages in points (+0.8), 3-pointers made (+2.2), assists (+1.5) and steals (+0.7)
- Yao Ming had better averages in field goals made (+0.5), free throws made (+0.6), offensive rebounds (+2.2), defensive rebounds (+4.2), total rebounds (+6.4) and blocks (+1.3)
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- Yao Ming had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+1.9)
- Reggie Miller had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.1) and 3-pointers attempted (+5.7)
- Yao Ming had higher average in free throws attempted (+1.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Reggie Miller 20.6
+0.8
Yao Ming 19.8
Field Goals Made
Reggie Miller 6.5
Yao Ming 7.0
+0.5
Field Goals Attempted
Reggie Miller 14.5
+1.1
Yao Ming 13.4
3-Pointers Made
Reggie Miller 2.2
+2.2
Yao Ming 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Reggie Miller 5.7
+5.7
Yao Ming 0.0
Free Throws Made
Reggie Miller 5.3
Yao Ming 5.9
+0.6
Free Throws Attempted
Reggie Miller 6.0
Yao Ming 7.1
+1.1
Offensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 0.5
Yao Ming 2.7
+2.2
Defensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 2.4
Yao Ming 6.6
+4.2
Total Rebounds
Reggie Miller 2.9
Yao Ming 9.3
+6.4
Assists
Reggie Miller 2.5
+1.5
Yao Ming 1.0
Steals
Reggie Miller 1.0
+0.7
Yao Ming 0.3
Blocks
Reggie Miller 0.2
Yao Ming 1.5
+1.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 1.8
Yao Ming 2.9
+1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 1.9
Yao Ming 3.8
+1.9

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, rebounds, assists and steals while Yao Ming had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Reggie Miller played more years (+11) and games (+116), and had more points (+2,417), field goals made (+746), 3-pointers made (+320), free throws made (+605), offensive rebounds (+1), defensive rebounds (+154), total rebounds (+155), assists (+328) and steals (+137)
- Yao Ming had more blocks (+8)
- Reggie Miller had more turnovers (+175) and personal fouls (+170)
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- Reggie Miller had more field goals attempted (+1,719), 3-pointers attempted (+820) and free throws attempted (+664)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Reggie Miller 15
+11
Yao Ming 4
Games
Reggie Miller 144
+116
Yao Ming 28
Points
Reggie Miller 2,972
+2,417
Yao Ming 555
Field Goals Made
Reggie Miller 941
+746
Yao Ming 195
Field Goals Attempted
Reggie Miller 2,095
+1,719
Yao Ming 376
3-Pointers Made
Reggie Miller 320
+320
Yao Ming 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Reggie Miller 820
+820
Yao Ming 0
Free Throws Made
Reggie Miller 770
+605
Yao Ming 165
Free Throws Attempted
Reggie Miller 862
+664
Yao Ming 198
Offensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 77
+1
Yao Ming 76
Defensive Rebounds
Reggie Miller 339
+154
Yao Ming 185
Total Rebounds
Reggie Miller 416
+155
Yao Ming 261
Assists
Reggie Miller 357
+328
Yao Ming 29
Steals
Reggie Miller 146
+137
Yao Ming 9
Blocks
Reggie Miller 34
Yao Ming 42
+8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 257
+175
Yao Ming 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Reggie Miller 275
+170
Yao Ming 105

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Reggie Miller had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Yao Ming had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Reggie Miller 44.9%
Yao Ming 51.9%
+7.0
3-Point Percentage
Reggie Miller 39.0%
+39.0
Yao Ming 0%
Free Throw Percentage
Reggie Miller 89.3%
+6.0
Yao Ming 83.3%
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