Complete Stats Comparison of Robert Parish and Scottie Pippen

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Robert Parish and Scottie Pippen 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 / 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)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		21
seasons
Scottie Pippen3
(points, assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		17
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Robert Parish2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		16
Playoffs
Scottie Pippen3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		16
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		10
stats		2
stats
Scottie Pippen6
stats		4
stats		1
stat
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		6
stats		1
stat
Scottie Pippen7
stats		7
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...

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, Scottie Pippen 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 offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+1.7), total rebounds (+2.7) and blocks (+0.7)
- Scottie Pippen had better averages in points (+1.6), field goals made (+0.3), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+0.2), assists (+3.8) and steals (+1.2)
-
- Scottie Pippen had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
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- Scottie Pippen had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.2), 3-pointers attempted (+2.5) and free throws attempted (+0.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Robert Parish 14.5
Scottie Pippen 16.1
+1.6
Field Goals Made
Robert Parish 6.0
Scottie Pippen 6.3
+0.3
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Parish 11.1
Scottie Pippen 13.3
+2.2
3-Pointers Made
Robert Parish 0.0
*
Scottie Pippen 0.8
+0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Parish 0.0
*
Scottie Pippen 2.5
+2.5
Free Throws Made
Robert Parish 2.5
Scottie Pippen 2.7
+0.2
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Parish 3.5
Scottie Pippen 3.8
+0.3
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 2.9
+1.1
Scottie Pippen 1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 6.3
+1.7
Scottie Pippen 4.6
Total Rebounds
Robert Parish 9.1
+2.7
Scottie Pippen 6.4
Assists
Robert Parish 1.4
Scottie Pippen 5.2
+3.8
Steals
Robert Parish 0.8
Scottie Pippen 2.0
+1.2
Blocks
Robert Parish 1.5
+0.7
Scottie Pippen 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 2.1
*
Scottie Pippen 2.8
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 2.8
Scottie Pippen 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Robert Parish had more total points, rebounds and blocks while Scottie Pippen had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Robert Parish played more years (+4) and games (+433), and had more points (+4,394), field goals made (+2,194), free throws made (+984), offensive rebounds (+2,530), defensive rebounds (+4,691), total rebounds (+7,221) and blocks (+1,414)
- Scottie Pippen had more 3-pointers made (+978), assists (+3,955) and steals (+1,088)
- Robert Parish had more personal fouls (+1,114)
- Scottie Pippen had more turnovers (+74)
- Robert Parish had more field goals attempted (+2,214) and free throws attempted (+1,257)
- Scottie Pippen had more 3-pointers attempted (+2,996)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Robert Parish 21
+4
Scottie Pippen 17
Games
Robert Parish 1,611
+433
Scottie Pippen 1,178
Points
Robert Parish 23,334
+4,394
Scottie Pippen 18,940
Field Goals Made
Robert Parish 9,614
+2,194
Scottie Pippen 7,420
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Parish 17,914
+2,214
Scottie Pippen 15,700
3-Pointers Made
Robert Parish 0
*
Scottie Pippen 978
+978
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Parish 6
*
Scottie Pippen 3,002
+2,996
Free Throws Made
Robert Parish 4,106
+984
Scottie Pippen 3,122
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Parish 5,694
+1,257
Scottie Pippen 4,437
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 4,598
+2,530
Scottie Pippen 2,068
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 10,117
+4,691
Scottie Pippen 5,426
Total Rebounds
Robert Parish 14,715
+7,221
Scottie Pippen 7,494
Assists
Robert Parish 2,180
Scottie Pippen 6,135
+3,955
Steals
Robert Parish 1,219
Scottie Pippen 2,307
+1,088
Blocks
Robert Parish 2,361
+1,414
Scottie Pippen 947
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 3,183
*
Scottie Pippen 3,257
+74
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 4,443
+1,114
Scottie Pippen 3,329

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Robert Parish 53.7%
+6.4
Scottie Pippen 47.3%
3-Point Percentage
Robert Parish 0.0%
*
Scottie Pippen 32.6%
+32.6
Free Throw Percentage
Robert Parish 72.1%
+1.7
Scottie Pippen 70.4%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Robert Parish had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+1.1), total rebounds (+2.0) and blocks (+0.8)
- Scottie Pippen had better averages in points (+2.2), field goals made (+0.2), 3-pointers made (+1.0), free throws made (+0.7), assists (+3.7) and steals (+1.1)
- Robert Parish had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Scottie Pippen had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.8)
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- Scottie Pippen had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.3), 3-pointers attempted (+3.2) and free throws attempted (+0.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Robert Parish 15.3
Scottie Pippen 17.5
+2.2
Field Goals Made
Robert Parish 6.2
Scottie Pippen 6.4
+0.2
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Parish 12.2
Scottie Pippen 14.5
+2.3
3-Pointers Made
Robert Parish 0.0
*
Scottie Pippen 1.0
+1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Parish 0.0
*
Scottie Pippen 3.2
+3.2
Free Throws Made
Robert Parish 3.0
Scottie Pippen 3.7
+0.7
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Parish 4.2
Scottie Pippen 5.1
+0.9
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 3.1
+0.9
Scottie Pippen 2.2
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 6.5
+1.1
Scottie Pippen 5.4
Total Rebounds
Robert Parish 9.6
+2.0
Scottie Pippen 7.6
Assists
Robert Parish 1.3
Scottie Pippen 5.0
+3.7
Steals
Robert Parish 0.8
Scottie Pippen 1.9
+1.1
Blocks
Robert Parish 1.7
+0.8
Scottie Pippen 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 2.1
*
Scottie Pippen 2.9
+0.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 3.4
+0.1
Scottie Pippen 3.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Scottie Pippen had more total points, assists and steals while Robert Parish had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Robert Parish had more offensive rebounds (+105), defensive rebounds (+77), total rebounds (+182) and blocks (+124)
- Scottie Pippen played more games (+24) and had more points (+822), field goals made (+203), 3-pointers made (+200), free throws made (+216), assists (+814) and steals (+250)
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- Scottie Pippen had more turnovers (+237) and personal fouls (+70)
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- Scottie Pippen had more field goals attempted (+770), 3-pointers attempted (+659) and free throws attempted (+297)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Robert Parish 16
Scottie Pippen 16
Games
Robert Parish 184
Scottie Pippen 208
+24
Points
Robert Parish 2,820
Scottie Pippen 3,642
+822
Field Goals Made
Robert Parish 1,132
Scottie Pippen 1,335
+203
Field Goals Attempted
Robert Parish 2,239
Scottie Pippen 3,009
+770
3-Pointers Made
Robert Parish 0
*
Scottie Pippen 200
+200
3-Pointers Attempted
Robert Parish 1
*
Scottie Pippen 660
+659
Free Throws Made
Robert Parish 556
Scottie Pippen 772
+216
Free Throws Attempted
Robert Parish 770
Scottie Pippen 1,067
+297
Offensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 571
+105
Scottie Pippen 466
Defensive Rebounds
Robert Parish 1,194
+77
Scottie Pippen 1,117
Total Rebounds
Robert Parish 1,765
+182
Scottie Pippen 1,583
Assists
Robert Parish 234
Scottie Pippen 1,048
+814
Steals
Robert Parish 145
Scottie Pippen 395
+250
Blocks
Robert Parish 309
+124
Scottie Pippen 185
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 365
*
Scottie Pippen 602
+237
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Robert Parish 617
Scottie Pippen 687
+70

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Robert Parish 50.6%
+6.2
Scottie Pippen 44.4%
3-Point Percentage
Robert Parish 0.0%
*
Scottie Pippen 30.3%
+30.3
Free Throw Percentage
Robert Parish 72.2%
Scottie Pippen 72.4%
+0.2
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