Complete Stats Comparison of Shawn Kemp and Pete Maravich

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shawn Kemp and Pete Maravich 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
Shawn Kemp2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		14
seasons
Pete Maravich3
(points, assists, steals)		2
(points, assists)		10
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Shawn Kemp3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		10
Playoffs
Pete Maravich2
(points, assists)		0
4
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shawn Kemp5
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Pete Maravich7
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shawn Kemp6
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Pete Maravich6
stats		2
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: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. 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, Pete Maravich had better averages in points, assists and steals while Shawn Kemp had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shawn Kemp had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+2.2), total rebounds (+4.2) and blocks (+0.9)
- Pete Maravich had better averages in points (+9.6), field goals made (+4.2), 3-pointers made (+0.2), free throws made (+1.3), assists (+3.8) and steals (+0.3)
- Shawn Kemp had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Pete Maravich had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.1)
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- Pete Maravich had higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.6), 3-pointers attempted (+0.2) and free throws attempted (+1.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Shawn Kemp 14.6
Pete Maravich 24.2
+9.6
Field Goals Made
Shawn Kemp 5.2
Pete Maravich 9.4
+4.2
Field Goals Attempted
Shawn Kemp 10.7
Pete Maravich 21.3
+10.6
3-Pointers Made
Shawn Kemp 0.0
Pete Maravich 0.2
+0.2 *
3-Pointers Attempted
Shawn Kemp 0.1
Pete Maravich 0.3
+0.2 *
Free Throws Made
Shawn Kemp 4.1
Pete Maravich 5.4
+1.3
Free Throws Attempted
Shawn Kemp 5.5
Pete Maravich 6.6
+1.1
Offensive Rebounds
Shawn Kemp 2.9
+1.9
Pete Maravich 1.0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Shawn Kemp 5.5
+2.2
Pete Maravich 3.3
*
Total Rebounds
Shawn Kemp 8.4
+4.2
Pete Maravich 4.2
Assists
Shawn Kemp 1.6
Pete Maravich 5.4
+3.8
Steals
Shawn Kemp 1.1
Pete Maravich 1.4
+0.3 *
Blocks
Shawn Kemp 1.2
+0.9
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shawn Kemp 2.6
Pete Maravich 3.7
+1.1 *
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shawn Kemp 3.6
+0.8
Pete Maravich 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, Shawn Kemp had more total rebounds, steals and blocks while Pete Maravich had more total points and assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Shawn Kemp played more years (+4) and games (+393), and had more 3-pointers made (+23), free throws made (+740), offensive rebounds (+2,600), defensive rebounds (+4,387), total rebounds (+6,087), steals (+598) and blocks (+1,171)
- Pete Maravich had more points (+601), field goals made (+682) and assists (+1,859)
- Shawn Kemp had more turnovers (+2,236) and personal fouls (+1,961)
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- Shawn Kemp had more 3-pointers attempted (+104) and free throws attempted (+1,461)
- Pete Maravich had more field goals attempted (+2,747)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Shawn Kemp 14
+4
Pete Maravich 10
Games
Shawn Kemp 1,051
+393
Pete Maravich 658
Points
Shawn Kemp 15,347
Pete Maravich 15,948
+601
Field Goals Made
Shawn Kemp 5,505
Pete Maravich 6,187
+682
Field Goals Attempted
Shawn Kemp 11,278
Pete Maravich 14,025
+2,747
3-Pointers Made
Shawn Kemp 33
+23
Pete Maravich 10
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Shawn Kemp 119
+104
Pete Maravich 15
*
Free Throws Made
Shawn Kemp 4,304
+740
Pete Maravich 3,564
Free Throws Attempted
Shawn Kemp 5,805
+1,461
Pete Maravich 4,344
Offensive Rebounds
Shawn Kemp 3,026
+2,600
Pete Maravich 426
*
Defensive Rebounds
Shawn Kemp 5,808
+4,387
Pete Maravich 1,421
*
Total Rebounds
Shawn Kemp 8,834
+6,087
Pete Maravich 2,747
Assists
Shawn Kemp 1,704
Pete Maravich 3,563
+1,859
Steals
Shawn Kemp 1,185
+598
Pete Maravich 587
*
Blocks
Shawn Kemp 1,279
+1,171
Pete Maravich 108
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shawn Kemp 2,766
+2,236
Pete Maravich 530
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shawn Kemp 3,826
+1,961
Pete Maravich 1,865

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Pete Maravich had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Shawn Kemp had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Shawn Kemp 48.8%
+4.7
Pete Maravich 44.1%
3-Point Percentage
Shawn Kemp 27.7%
Pete Maravich 66.7%
+39.0 *
Free Throw Percentage
Shawn Kemp 74.1%
Pete Maravich 82.0%
+7.9

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Shawn Kemp had better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Pete Maravich had better averages in points and assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Shawn Kemp had better averages in free throws made (+1.6), offensive rebounds (+3.6), defensive rebounds (+5.2), total rebounds (+6.0), steals (+0.8) and blocks (+1.6)
- Pete Maravich had better averages in points (+1.4), field goals made (+1.5), 3-pointers made (+0.2) and assists (+2.0)
- Shawn Kemp had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.1) and personal fouls (+1.1)
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- Shawn Kemp had higher average in free throws attempted (+1.8)
- Pete Maravich had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.6) and 3-pointers attempted (+0.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Shawn Kemp 17.3
Pete Maravich 18.7
+1.4
Field Goals Made
Shawn Kemp 5.8
Pete Maravich 7.3
+1.5
Field Goals Attempted
Shawn Kemp 11.7
Pete Maravich 17.3
+5.6
3-Pointers Made
Shawn Kemp 0.0
Pete Maravich 0.2
+0.2 *
3-Pointers Attempted
Shawn Kemp 0.2
Pete Maravich 0.7
+0.5 *
Free Throws Made
Shawn Kemp 5.6
+1.6
Pete Maravich 4.0
Free Throws Attempted
Shawn Kemp 7.0
+1.8
Pete Maravich 5.2
Offensive Rebounds
Shawn Kemp 3.6
+3.6
Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Shawn Kemp 6.1
+5.2
Pete Maravich 0.9
*
Total Rebounds
Shawn Kemp 9.7
+6.0
Pete Maravich 3.7
Assists
Shawn Kemp 1.8
Pete Maravich 3.8
+2.0
Steals
Shawn Kemp 1.1
+0.8
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Blocks
Shawn Kemp 1.6
+1.6
Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shawn Kemp 3.1
+2.1
Pete Maravich 1.0
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shawn Kemp 3.9
+1.1
Pete Maravich 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Shawn Kemp had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Pete Maravich.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Shawn Kemp played more years (+6) and games (+62), and had more points (+1,035), field goals made (+324), 3-pointers made (+1), free throws made (+386), offensive rebounds (+314), defensive rebounds (+531), total rebounds (+758), assists (+63), steals (+96) and blocks (+137)
-
- Shawn Kemp had more turnovers (+266) and personal fouls (+272)
-
- Shawn Kemp had more field goals attempted (+583), 3-pointers attempted (+9) and free throws attempted (+482)
-

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Shawn Kemp 10
+6
Pete Maravich 4
Games
Shawn Kemp 88
+62
Pete Maravich 26
Points
Shawn Kemp 1,522
+1,035
Pete Maravich 487
Field Goals Made
Shawn Kemp 514
+324
Pete Maravich 190
Field Goals Attempted
Shawn Kemp 1,032
+583
Pete Maravich 449
3-Pointers Made
Shawn Kemp 3
+1
Pete Maravich 2
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Shawn Kemp 15
+9
Pete Maravich 6
*
Free Throws Made
Shawn Kemp 491
+386
Pete Maravich 105
Free Throws Attempted
Shawn Kemp 616
+482
Pete Maravich 134
Offensive Rebounds
Shawn Kemp 314
+314
Pete Maravich 0
*
Defensive Rebounds
Shawn Kemp 539
+531
Pete Maravich 8
*
Total Rebounds
Shawn Kemp 853
+758
Pete Maravich 95
Assists
Shawn Kemp 161
+63
Pete Maravich 98
Steals
Shawn Kemp 99
+96
Pete Maravich 3
*
Blocks
Shawn Kemp 137
+137
Pete Maravich 0
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Shawn Kemp 275
+266
Pete Maravich 9
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Shawn Kemp 346
+272
Pete Maravich 74

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Shawn Kemp had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Pete Maravich had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Shawn Kemp 49.8%
+7.5
Pete Maravich 42.3%
3-Point Percentage
Shawn Kemp 20.0%
Pete Maravich 33.3%
+13.3 *
Free Throw Percentage
Shawn Kemp 79.7%
+1.3
Pete Maravich 78.4%
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