Complete Stats Comparison of Robert Parish and Karl-Anthony Towns

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Robert Parish and Karl-Anthony Towns 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
Robert Parish1
(blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		21
seasons
Karl-Anthony Towns3
(points, rebounds, assists)		0
11
seasons
they are tied1
(steals)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Robert Parish2
(steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		16
Playoffs
Karl-Anthony Towns3
(points, rebounds, assists)		0
5
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Robert Parish4
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Karl-Anthony Towns7
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 Parish5
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Karl-Anthony Towns7
stats		3
stats		2
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...

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, Karl-Anthony Towns has better averages in points, rebounds and assists while Robert Parish has better average in blocks. They are tied in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Robert Parish has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.1) and blocks (+0.3)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has better averages in points (+8.5), field goals made (+2.4), 3-pointers made (+1.7), free throws made (+2.0), defensive rebounds (+2.0), total rebounds (+2.0) and assists (+1.8)
-
- Karl-Anthony Towns has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.6)
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- Karl-Anthony Towns has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.0), 3-pointers attempted (+4.4) and free throws attempted (+1.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Robert Parish 14.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 23.0
+8.5
Field Goals Made
Robert Parish 6.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 8.4
+2.4
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Parish 11.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 16.1
+5.0
3-Pointers Made
Robert Parish 0.0
*
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.7
+1.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Parish 0.0
*
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.4
+4.4
Free Throws Made
Robert Parish 2.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.5
+2.0
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Parish 3.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 5.3
+1.8
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 2.9
+0.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.8
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 6.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 8.3
+2.0
Total Rebounds
Robert Parish 9.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 11.1
+2.0
Assists
Robert Parish 1.4
Karl-Anthony Towns 3.2
+1.8
Steals
Robert Parish 0.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.8
Blocks
Robert Parish 1.5
+0.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 2.1
*
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.7
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 2.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 3.4
+0.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Robert Parish has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Karl-Anthony Towns.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Robert Parish played more years (+10) and games (+947), and has more points (+8,042), field goals made (+4,022), free throws made (+1,148), offensive rebounds (+2,736), defensive rebounds (+4,616), total rebounds (+7,352), assists (+80), steals (+681) and blocks (+1,575)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has more 3-pointers made (+1,150)
- Robert Parish has more turnovers (+1,387) and personal fouls (+2,177)
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- Robert Parish has more field goals attempted (+7,196) and free throws attempted (+2,168)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has more 3-pointers attempted (+2,885)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Robert Parish 21
+10
Karl-Anthony Towns 11
Games
Robert Parish 1,611
+947
Karl-Anthony Towns 664
Points
Robert Parish 23,334
+8,042
Karl-Anthony Towns 15,292
Field Goals Made
Robert Parish 9,614
+4,022
Karl-Anthony Towns 5,592
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Parish 17,914
+7,196
Karl-Anthony Towns 10,718
3-Pointers Made
Robert Parish 0
*
Karl-Anthony Towns 1,150
+1,150
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Parish 6
*
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,891
+2,885
Free Throws Made
Robert Parish 4,106
+1,148
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,958
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Parish 5,694
+2,168
Karl-Anthony Towns 3,526
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 4,598
+2,736
Karl-Anthony Towns 1,862
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 10,117
+4,616
Karl-Anthony Towns 5,501
Total Rebounds
Robert Parish 14,715
+7,352
Karl-Anthony Towns 7,363
Assists
Robert Parish 2,180
+80
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,100
Steals
Robert Parish 1,219
+681
Karl-Anthony Towns 538
Blocks
Robert Parish 2,361
+1,575
Karl-Anthony Towns 786
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 3,183
+1,387 *
Karl-Anthony Towns 1,796
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 4,443
+2,177
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,266

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Karl-Anthony Towns has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Robert Parish has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Robert Parish 53.7%
+1.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 52.2%
3-Point Percentage
Robert Parish 0.0%
*
Karl-Anthony Towns 39.8%
+39.8
Free Throw Percentage
Robert Parish 72.1%
Karl-Anthony Towns 83.9%
+11.8

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Karl-Anthony Towns has better averages in points, rebounds and assists while Robert Parish has better averages in steals and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Robert Parish has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.0), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+1.0)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has better averages in points (+4.5), field goals made (+0.7), 3-pointers made (+1.5), free throws made (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+2.1), total rebounds (+1.1) and assists (+0.7)
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- Karl-Anthony Towns has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Karl-Anthony Towns has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.3), 3-pointers attempted (+4.3) and free throws attempted (+1.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Robert Parish 15.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 19.8
+4.5
Field Goals Made
Robert Parish 6.2
Karl-Anthony Towns 6.9
+0.7
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Parish 12.2
Karl-Anthony Towns 14.5
+2.3
3-Pointers Made
Robert Parish 0.0
*
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.5
+1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Parish 0.0
*
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.3
+4.3
Free Throws Made
Robert Parish 3.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.4
+1.4
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Parish 4.2
Karl-Anthony Towns 5.3
+1.1
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 3.1
+1.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.1
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 6.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 8.6
+2.1
Total Rebounds
Robert Parish 9.6
Karl-Anthony Towns 10.7
+1.1
Assists
Robert Parish 1.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.0
+0.7
Steals
Robert Parish 0.8
+0.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.7
Blocks
Robert Parish 1.7
+1.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 2.1
*
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.5
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 3.4
Karl-Anthony Towns 3.9
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Robert Parish has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Karl-Anthony Towns.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Robert Parish played more years (+11) and games (+134), and has more points (+1,831), field goals made (+786), free throws made (+334), offensive rebounds (+466), defensive rebounds (+763), total rebounds (+1,229), assists (+134), steals (+111) and blocks (+273)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has more 3-pointers made (+75)
- Robert Parish has more turnovers (+241) and personal fouls (+424)
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- Robert Parish has more field goals attempted (+1,512) and free throws attempted (+503)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has more 3-pointers attempted (+213)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Robert Parish 16
+11
Karl-Anthony Towns 5
Games
Robert Parish 184
+134
Karl-Anthony Towns 50
Points
Robert Parish 2,820
+1,831
Karl-Anthony Towns 989
Field Goals Made
Robert Parish 1,132
+786
Karl-Anthony Towns 346
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Parish 2,239
+1,512
Karl-Anthony Towns 727
3-Pointers Made
Robert Parish 0
*
Karl-Anthony Towns 75
+75
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Parish 1
*
Karl-Anthony Towns 214
+213
Free Throws Made
Robert Parish 556
+334
Karl-Anthony Towns 222
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Parish 770
+503
Karl-Anthony Towns 267
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 571
+466
Karl-Anthony Towns 105
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 1,194
+763
Karl-Anthony Towns 431
Total Rebounds
Robert Parish 1,765
+1,229
Karl-Anthony Towns 536
Assists
Robert Parish 234
+134
Karl-Anthony Towns 100
Steals
Robert Parish 145
+111
Karl-Anthony Towns 34
Blocks
Robert Parish 309
+273
Karl-Anthony Towns 36
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 365
+241 *
Karl-Anthony Towns 124
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 617
+424
Karl-Anthony Towns 193

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Karl-Anthony Towns has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Robert Parish has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Robert Parish 50.6%
+3.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 47.6%
3-Point Percentage
Robert Parish 0.0%
*
Karl-Anthony Towns 35.0%
+35.0
Free Throw Percentage
Robert Parish 72.2%
Karl-Anthony Towns 83.1%
+10.9
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