Complete Stats Comparison of Robert Horry and Arvydas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Robert Horry and Arvydas Sabonis 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
Robert Horry1
(steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		16
seasons
Arvydas Sabonis3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		0
7
seasons
they are tied1
(assists)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Robert Horry2
(assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		16
Playoffs
Arvydas Sabonis2
(points, rebounds)		0
7
Playoffs
they are tied1
(blocks)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Robert Horry4
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Arvydas Sabonis7
stats		3
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
Robert Horry6
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Arvydas Sabonis5
stats		2
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...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Robert Horry had better average in steals. They are tied in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Robert Horry had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.4) and steals (+0.2)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in points (+5.0), field goals made (+1.9), free throws made (+1.6), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+2.4), total rebounds (+2.5) and blocks (+0.2)
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- Arvydas Sabonis had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.3)
- Robert Horry had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.2)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.9) and free throws attempted (+2.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Robert Horry 7.0
Arvydas Sabonis 12.0
+5.0
Field Goals Made
Robert Horry 2.5
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
+1.9
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Horry 6.0
Arvydas Sabonis 8.9
+2.9
3-Pointers Made
Robert Horry 0.7
+0.4
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Horry 2.1
+1.2
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Robert Horry 1.2
Arvydas Sabonis 2.8
+1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Horry 1.6
Arvydas Sabonis 3.6
+2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 1.5
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
+0.1
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 3.3
Arvydas Sabonis 5.7
+2.4
Total Rebounds
Robert Horry 4.8
Arvydas Sabonis 7.3
+2.5
Assists
Robert Horry 2.1
Arvydas Sabonis 2.1
Steals
Robert Horry 1.0
+0.2
Arvydas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Robert Horry 0.9
Arvydas Sabonis 1.1
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 1.2
Arvydas Sabonis 1.8
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 2.4
Arvydas Sabonis 2.7
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Robert Horry had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Arvydas Sabonis.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Robert Horry played more years (+9) and games (+637), and had more points (+2,086), field goals made (+738), 3-pointers made (+659), offensive rebounds (+910), defensive rebounds (+923), total rebounds (+1,833), assists (+1,379), steals (+788) and blocks (+541)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more free throws made (+49)
- Robert Horry had more turnovers (+541) and personal fouls (+1,390)
-
- Robert Horry had more field goals attempted (+2,483), 3-pointers attempted (+1,914) and free throws attempted (+72)
-

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Robert Horry 16
+9
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Robert Horry 1,107
+637
Arvydas Sabonis 470
Points
Robert Horry 7,715
+2,086
Arvydas Sabonis 5,629
Field Goals Made
Robert Horry 2,820
+738
Arvydas Sabonis 2,082
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Horry 6,643
+2,483
Arvydas Sabonis 4,160
3-Pointers Made
Robert Horry 795
+659
Arvydas Sabonis 136
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Horry 2,329
+1,914
Arvydas Sabonis 415
Free Throws Made
Robert Horry 1,280
Arvydas Sabonis 1,329
+49
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Horry 1,762
+72
Arvydas Sabonis 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 1,644
+910
Arvydas Sabonis 734
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 3,625
+923
Arvydas Sabonis 2,702
Total Rebounds
Robert Horry 5,269
+1,833
Arvydas Sabonis 3,436
Assists
Robert Horry 2,343
+1,379
Arvydas Sabonis 964
Steals
Robert Horry 1,158
+788
Arvydas Sabonis 370
Blocks
Robert Horry 1,035
+541
Arvydas Sabonis 494
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 1,378
+541
Arvydas Sabonis 837
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 2,680
+1,390
Arvydas Sabonis 1,290

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Arvydas Sabonis had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Robert Horry had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Robert Horry 42.5%
Arvydas Sabonis 50.0%
+7.5
3-Point Percentage
Robert Horry 34.1%
+1.3
Arvydas Sabonis 32.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Robert Horry 72.6%
Arvydas Sabonis 78.6%
+6.0

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Robert Horry had better averages in assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in points and rebounds. They are tied in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Robert Horry had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.8), offensive rebounds (+0.3), assists (+0.5) and steals (+0.2)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in points (+4.2), field goals made (+1.7), free throws made (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+2.1) and total rebounds (+1.8)
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- Arvydas Sabonis had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.5)
- Robert Horry had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.1)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.2) and free throws attempted (+1.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Robert Horry 7.9
Arvydas Sabonis 12.1
+4.2
Field Goals Made
Robert Horry 2.7
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
+1.7
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Horry 6.4
Arvydas Sabonis 9.6
+3.2
3-Pointers Made
Robert Horry 1.1
+0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Horry 3.0
+2.1
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Robert Horry 1.4
Arvydas Sabonis 3.1
+1.7
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Horry 2.0
Arvydas Sabonis 3.9
+1.9
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 1.7
+0.3
Arvydas Sabonis 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 3.9
Arvydas Sabonis 6.0
+2.1
Total Rebounds
Robert Horry 5.6
Arvydas Sabonis 7.4
+1.8
Assists
Robert Horry 2.4
+0.5
Arvydas Sabonis 1.9
Steals
Robert Horry 1.1
+0.2
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Blocks
Robert Horry 0.9
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 1.2
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 2.9
Arvydas Sabonis 3.4
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Robert Horry had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Arvydas Sabonis.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Robert Horry played more years (+9) and games (+193), and had more points (+1,322), field goals made (+443), 3-pointers made (+246), free throws made (+190), offensive rebounds (+338), defensive rebounds (+645), total rebounds (+983), assists (+478), steals (+228) and blocks (+177)
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- Robert Horry had more turnovers (+200) and personal fouls (+542)
-
- Robert Horry had more field goals attempted (+1,071), 3-pointers attempted (+681) and free throws attempted (+285)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Robert Horry 16
+9
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Robert Horry 244
+193
Arvydas Sabonis 51
Points
Robert Horry 1,939
+1,322
Arvydas Sabonis 617
Field Goals Made
Robert Horry 665
+443
Arvydas Sabonis 222
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Horry 1,562
+1,071
Arvydas Sabonis 491
3-Pointers Made
Robert Horry 261
+246
Arvydas Sabonis 15
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Horry 728
+681
Arvydas Sabonis 47
Free Throws Made
Robert Horry 348
+190
Arvydas Sabonis 158
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Horry 482
+285
Arvydas Sabonis 197
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 410
+338
Arvydas Sabonis 72
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Horry 951
+645
Arvydas Sabonis 306
Total Rebounds
Robert Horry 1,361
+983
Arvydas Sabonis 378
Assists
Robert Horry 575
+478
Arvydas Sabonis 97
Steals
Robert Horry 276
+228
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Blocks
Robert Horry 225
+177
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 282
+200
Arvydas Sabonis 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Horry 717
+542
Arvydas Sabonis 175

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Arvydas Sabonis had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Robert Horry had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Robert Horry 42.6%
Arvydas Sabonis 45.2%
+2.6
3-Point Percentage
Robert Horry 35.9%
+4.0
Arvydas Sabonis 31.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Robert Horry 72.2%
Arvydas Sabonis 80.2%
+8.0
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