Complete Stats Comparison of Robert Parish and Drazen Petrovic

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Robert Parish and Drazen Petrovic 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 / 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 Parish2
(rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		21
seasons
Drazen Petrovic3
(points, assists, steals)		0
4
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Robert Parish4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		16
Playoffs
Drazen Petrovic1
(assists)		0
3
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Robert Parish5
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Drazen Petrovic6
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 Parish8
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Drazen Petrovic4
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...

Notes: 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, Drazen Petrovic had better averages in points, assists and steals while Robert Parish had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Robert Parish had better averages in field goals made (+0.1), offensive rebounds (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+4.8), total rebounds (+6.8) and blocks (+1.4)
- Drazen Petrovic had better averages in points (+0.9), 3-pointers made (+0.9), free throws made (+0.2), assists (+1.0) and steals (+0.1)
- Robert Parish had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
-
- Robert Parish had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.2)
- Drazen Petrovic had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.5) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Robert Parish 14.5
Drazen Petrovic 15.4
+0.9
Field Goals Made
Robert Parish 6.0
+0.1
Drazen Petrovic 5.9
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Parish 11.1
Drazen Petrovic 11.6
+0.5
3-Pointers Made
Robert Parish 0.0
*
Drazen Petrovic 0.9
+0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Parish 0.0
*
Drazen Petrovic 2.0
+2.0
Free Throws Made
Robert Parish 2.5
Drazen Petrovic 2.7
+0.2
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Parish 3.5
+0.2
Drazen Petrovic 3.3
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 2.9
+2.1
Drazen Petrovic 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 6.3
+4.8
Drazen Petrovic 1.5
Total Rebounds
Robert Parish 9.1
+6.8
Drazen Petrovic 2.3
Assists
Robert Parish 1.4
Drazen Petrovic 2.4
+1.0
Steals
Robert Parish 0.8
Drazen Petrovic 0.9
+0.1
Blocks
Robert Parish 1.5
+1.4
Drazen Petrovic 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 2.1
*
Drazen Petrovic 2.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 2.8
+0.2
Drazen Petrovic 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Robert Parish had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Drazen Petrovic.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Robert Parish played more years (+17) and games (+1,321), and had more points (+18,873), field goals made (+7,909), free throws made (+3,310), offensive rebounds (+4,358), defensive rebounds (+9,688), total rebounds (+14,046), assists (+1,479), steals (+954) and blocks (+2,334)
- Drazen Petrovic had more 3-pointers made (+255)
- Robert Parish had more turnovers (+2,587) and personal fouls (+3,692)
-
- Robert Parish had more field goals attempted (+14,545) and free throws attempted (+4,748)
- Drazen Petrovic had more 3-pointers attempted (+577)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Robert Parish 21
+17
Drazen Petrovic 4
Games
Robert Parish 1,611
+1,321
Drazen Petrovic 290
Points
Robert Parish 23,334
+18,873
Drazen Petrovic 4,461
Field Goals Made
Robert Parish 9,614
+7,909
Drazen Petrovic 1,705
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Parish 17,914
+14,545
Drazen Petrovic 3,369
3-Pointers Made
Robert Parish 0
*
Drazen Petrovic 255
+255
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Parish 6
*
Drazen Petrovic 583
+577
Free Throws Made
Robert Parish 4,106
+3,310
Drazen Petrovic 796
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Parish 5,694
+4,748
Drazen Petrovic 946
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 4,598
+4,358
Drazen Petrovic 240
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 10,117
+9,688
Drazen Petrovic 429
Total Rebounds
Robert Parish 14,715
+14,046
Drazen Petrovic 669
Assists
Robert Parish 2,180
+1,479
Drazen Petrovic 701
Steals
Robert Parish 1,219
+954
Drazen Petrovic 265
Blocks
Robert Parish 2,361
+2,334
Drazen Petrovic 27
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 3,183
+2,587 *
Drazen Petrovic 596
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 4,443
+3,692
Drazen Petrovic 751

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Drazen Petrovic had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Robert Parish had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Robert Parish 53.7%
+3.1
Drazen Petrovic 50.6%
3-Point Percentage
Robert Parish 0.0%
*
Drazen Petrovic 43.7%
+43.7
Free Throw Percentage
Robert Parish 72.1%
Drazen Petrovic 84.1%
+12.0

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Robert Parish had better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Drazen Petrovic had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Robert Parish had better averages in points (+5.1), field goals made (+2.1), free throws made (+1.3), offensive rebounds (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+5.3), total rebounds (+7.8), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+1.7)
- Drazen Petrovic had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.4) and assists (+0.1)
- Robert Parish had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+1.1)
-
- Robert Parish had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.5) and free throws attempted (+1.8)
- Drazen Petrovic had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Robert Parish 15.3
+5.1
Drazen Petrovic 10.2
Field Goals Made
Robert Parish 6.2
+2.1
Drazen Petrovic 4.1
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Parish 12.2
+3.5
Drazen Petrovic 8.7
3-Pointers Made
Robert Parish 0.0
*
Drazen Petrovic 0.4
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Parish 0.0
*
Drazen Petrovic 1.2
+1.2
Free Throws Made
Robert Parish 3.0
+1.3
Drazen Petrovic 1.7
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Parish 4.2
+1.8
Drazen Petrovic 2.4
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 3.1
+2.5
Drazen Petrovic 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 6.5
+5.3
Drazen Petrovic 1.2
Total Rebounds
Robert Parish 9.6
+7.8
Drazen Petrovic 1.8
Assists
Robert Parish 1.3
Drazen Petrovic 1.4
+0.1
Steals
Robert Parish 0.8
+0.4
Drazen Petrovic 0.4
Blocks
Robert Parish 1.7
+1.7
Drazen Petrovic 0.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 2.1
+0.4 *
Drazen Petrovic 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 3.4
+1.1
Drazen Petrovic 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Robert Parish had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Drazen Petrovic.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Robert Parish played more years (+13) and games (+155), and had more points (+2,523), field goals made (+1,013), free throws made (+508), offensive rebounds (+555), defensive rebounds (+1,159), total rebounds (+1,714), assists (+192), steals (+133) and blocks (+308)
- Drazen Petrovic had more 3-pointers made (+11)
- Robert Parish had more turnovers (+315) and personal fouls (+549)
-
- Robert Parish had more field goals attempted (+1,988) and free throws attempted (+701)
- Drazen Petrovic had more 3-pointers attempted (+33)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Robert Parish 16
+13
Drazen Petrovic 3
Games
Robert Parish 184
+155
Drazen Petrovic 29
Points
Robert Parish 2,820
+2,523
Drazen Petrovic 297
Field Goals Made
Robert Parish 1,132
+1,013
Drazen Petrovic 119
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Parish 2,239
+1,988
Drazen Petrovic 251
3-Pointers Made
Robert Parish 0
*
Drazen Petrovic 11
+11
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Parish 1
*
Drazen Petrovic 34
+33
Free Throws Made
Robert Parish 556
+508
Drazen Petrovic 48
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Parish 770
+701
Drazen Petrovic 69
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 571
+555
Drazen Petrovic 16
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 1,194
+1,159
Drazen Petrovic 35
Total Rebounds
Robert Parish 1,765
+1,714
Drazen Petrovic 51
Assists
Robert Parish 234
+192
Drazen Petrovic 42
Steals
Robert Parish 145
+133
Drazen Petrovic 12
Blocks
Robert Parish 309
+308
Drazen Petrovic 1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 365
+315 *
Drazen Petrovic 50
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 617
+549
Drazen Petrovic 68

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Robert Parish had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Drazen Petrovic had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Robert Parish 50.6%
+3.2
Drazen Petrovic 47.4%
3-Point Percentage
Robert Parish 0.0%
*
Drazen Petrovic 32.4%
+32.4
Free Throw Percentage
Robert Parish 72.2%
+2.6
Drazen Petrovic 69.6%
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