Complete Stats Comparison of Rudy Gobert and Arvydas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Rudy Gobert 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

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
Rudy Gobert3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
seasons
Arvydas Sabonis2
(assists, steals)		0
7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Rudy Gobert3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		9
Playoffs
Arvydas Sabonis2
(assists, steals)		1
(assists)		7
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Rudy Gobert8
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Arvydas Sabonis3
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
Rudy Gobert8
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Arvydas Sabonis3
stats		4
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, Rudy Gobert has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Arvydas Sabonis has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Rudy Gobert has better averages in points (+0.6), field goals made (+0.3), free throws made (+0.4), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+2.6), total rebounds (+4.4) and blocks (+1.0)
- Arvydas Sabonis has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.3), assists (+0.7) and steals (+0.1)
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- Arvydas Sabonis has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Rudy Gobert has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.4)
- Arvydas Sabonis has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.7) and 3-pointers attempted (+0.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Rudy Gobert 12.6
+0.6
Arvydas Sabonis 12.0
Field Goals Made
Rudy Gobert 4.7
+0.3
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Rudy Gobert 7.2
Arvydas Sabonis 8.9
+1.7
3-Pointers Made
Rudy Gobert 0.0
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Rudy Gobert 0.0
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.9
Free Throws Made
Rudy Gobert 3.2
+0.4
Arvydas Sabonis 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Rudy Gobert 5.0
+1.4
Arvydas Sabonis 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 3.4
+1.8
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 8.3
+2.6
Arvydas Sabonis 5.7
Total Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 11.7
+4.4
Arvydas Sabonis 7.3
Assists
Rudy Gobert 1.4
Arvydas Sabonis 2.1
+0.7
Steals
Rudy Gobert 0.7
Arvydas Sabonis 0.8
+0.1
Blocks
Rudy Gobert 2.1
+1.0
Arvydas Sabonis 1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Rudy Gobert 1.6
Arvydas Sabonis 1.8
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Rudy Gobert 2.7
Arvydas Sabonis 2.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Rudy Gobert has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Arvydas Sabonis.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Rudy Gobert played more years (+6) and games (+363), and has more points (+4,863), field goals made (+1,834), free throws made (+1,331), offensive rebounds (+2,084), defensive rebounds (+4,216), total rebounds (+6,300), assists (+163), steals (+207) and blocks (+1,229)
- Arvydas Sabonis has more 3-pointers made (+136)
- Rudy Gobert has more turnovers (+503) and personal fouls (+934)
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- Rudy Gobert has more field goals attempted (+1,810) and free throws attempted (+2,462)
- Arvydas Sabonis has more 3-pointers attempted (+398)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Rudy Gobert 13
+6
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Rudy Gobert 833
+363
Arvydas Sabonis 470
Points
Rudy Gobert 10,492
+4,863
Arvydas Sabonis 5,629
Field Goals Made
Rudy Gobert 3,916
+1,834
Arvydas Sabonis 2,082
Field Goals Attempted
Rudy Gobert 5,970
+1,810
Arvydas Sabonis 4,160
3-Pointers Made
Rudy Gobert 0
Arvydas Sabonis 136
+136
3-Pointers Attempted
Rudy Gobert 17
Arvydas Sabonis 415
+398
Free Throws Made
Rudy Gobert 2,660
+1,331
Arvydas Sabonis 1,329
Free Throws Attempted
Rudy Gobert 4,152
+2,462
Arvydas Sabonis 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 2,818
+2,084
Arvydas Sabonis 734
Defensive Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 6,918
+4,216
Arvydas Sabonis 2,702
Total Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 9,736
+6,300
Arvydas Sabonis 3,436
Assists
Rudy Gobert 1,127
+163
Arvydas Sabonis 964
Steals
Rudy Gobert 577
+207
Arvydas Sabonis 370
Blocks
Rudy Gobert 1,723
+1,229
Arvydas Sabonis 494
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Rudy Gobert 1,340
+503
Arvydas Sabonis 837
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Rudy Gobert 2,224
+934
Arvydas Sabonis 1,290

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Arvydas Sabonis has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Rudy Gobert has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Rudy Gobert 65.6%
+15.6
Arvydas Sabonis 50.0%
3-Point Percentage
Rudy Gobert 0.0%
Arvydas Sabonis 32.8%
+32.8
Free Throw Percentage
Rudy Gobert 64.1%
Arvydas Sabonis 78.6%
+14.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Rudy Gobert has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Arvydas Sabonis has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Rudy Gobert has better averages in points (+0.2), field goals made (+0.1), free throws made (+0.1), offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+1.2), total rebounds (+3.2) and blocks (+0.6)
- Arvydas Sabonis has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.3), assists (+0.8) and steals (+0.2)
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- Arvydas Sabonis has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Rudy Gobert has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.3)
- Arvydas Sabonis has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.5) and 3-pointers attempted (+0.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Rudy Gobert 12.3
+0.2
Arvydas Sabonis 12.1
Field Goals Made
Rudy Gobert 4.5
+0.1
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Rudy Gobert 7.1
Arvydas Sabonis 9.6
+2.5
3-Pointers Made
Rudy Gobert 0.0
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Rudy Gobert 0.0
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.9
Free Throws Made
Rudy Gobert 3.2
+0.1
Arvydas Sabonis 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Rudy Gobert 5.2
+1.3
Arvydas Sabonis 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 3.3
+1.9
Arvydas Sabonis 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 7.2
+1.2
Arvydas Sabonis 6.0
Total Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 10.6
+3.2
Arvydas Sabonis 7.4
Assists
Rudy Gobert 1.1
Arvydas Sabonis 1.9
+0.8
Steals
Rudy Gobert 0.7
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.2
Blocks
Rudy Gobert 1.5
+0.6
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Rudy Gobert 1.4
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Rudy Gobert 3.4
Arvydas Sabonis 3.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Rudy Gobert has more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Arvydas Sabonis has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Rudy Gobert played more years (+2) and games (+33), and has more points (+414), field goals made (+160), free throws made (+109), offensive rebounds (+209), defensive rebounds (+302), total rebounds (+511), steals (+9) and blocks (+79)
- Arvydas Sabonis has more 3-pointers made (+15) and assists (+3)
- Rudy Gobert has more turnovers (+35) and personal fouls (+113)
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- Rudy Gobert has more field goals attempted (+105) and free throws attempted (+242)
- Arvydas Sabonis has more 3-pointers attempted (+46)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Rudy Gobert 9
+2
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Rudy Gobert 84
+33
Arvydas Sabonis 51
Points
Rudy Gobert 1,031
+414
Arvydas Sabonis 617
Field Goals Made
Rudy Gobert 382
+160
Arvydas Sabonis 222
Field Goals Attempted
Rudy Gobert 596
+105
Arvydas Sabonis 491
3-Pointers Made
Rudy Gobert 0
Arvydas Sabonis 15
+15
3-Pointers Attempted
Rudy Gobert 1
Arvydas Sabonis 47
+46
Free Throws Made
Rudy Gobert 267
+109
Arvydas Sabonis 158
Free Throws Attempted
Rudy Gobert 439
+242
Arvydas Sabonis 197
Offensive Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 281
+209
Arvydas Sabonis 72
Defensive Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 608
+302
Arvydas Sabonis 306
Total Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 889
+511
Arvydas Sabonis 378
Assists
Rudy Gobert 94
Arvydas Sabonis 97
+3
Steals
Rudy Gobert 57
+9
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Blocks
Rudy Gobert 127
+79
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Rudy Gobert 117
+35
Arvydas Sabonis 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Rudy Gobert 288
+113
Arvydas Sabonis 175

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Arvydas Sabonis has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Rudy Gobert has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Rudy Gobert 64.1%
+18.9
Arvydas Sabonis 45.2%
3-Point Percentage
Rudy Gobert 0.0%
Arvydas Sabonis 31.9%
+31.9
Free Throw Percentage
Rudy Gobert 60.8%
Arvydas Sabonis 80.2%
+19.4
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