Complete Stats Comparison of Stephen Curry and Dikembe Mutombo

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Stephen Curry and Dikembe Mutombo 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
Stephen Curry3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		17
seasons
Dikembe Mutombo2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Stephen Curry3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		10
Playoffs
Dikembe Mutombo2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Stephen Curry7
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo5
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Stephen Curry7
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo5
stats		6
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...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Stephen Curry has better averages in points, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Stephen Curry has better averages in points (+15.0), field goals made (+4.9), 3-pointers made (+4.0), free throws made (+1.1), assists (+5.3) and steals (+1.1)
- Dikembe Mutombo has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+3.1), total rebounds (+5.6) and blocks (+2.5)
- Stephen Curry has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.3)
- Dikembe Mutombo has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- Stephen Curry has higher averages in field goals attempted (+11.2), 3-pointers attempted (+9.4) and free throws attempted (+0.2)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Stephen Curry 24.8
+15.0
Dikembe Mutombo 9.8
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 8.4
+4.9
Dikembe Mutombo 3.5
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 17.9
+11.2
Dikembe Mutombo 6.7
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 4.0
+4.0
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 9.4
+9.4
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 3.9
+1.1
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 4.3
+0.2
Dikembe Mutombo 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 0.6
Dikembe Mutombo 3.2
+2.6
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4.0
Dikembe Mutombo 7.1
+3.1
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4.7
Dikembe Mutombo 10.3
+5.6
Assists
Stephen Curry 6.3
+5.3
Dikembe Mutombo 1.0
Steals
Stephen Curry 1.5
+1.1
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
Stephen Curry 0.3
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+2.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 3.1
+1.3
Dikembe Mutombo 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 2.3
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Stephen Curry has more total points, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Stephen Curry has more points (+14,142), field goals made (+4,639), 3-pointers made (+4,139), free throws made (+725), assists (+5,369) and steals (+1,080)
- Dikembe Mutombo played more years (+1) and games (+153), and has more offensive rebounds (+3,132), defensive rebounds (+4,344), total rebounds (+7,476) and blocks (+3,015)
- Stephen Curry has more turnovers (+1,066)
- Dikembe Mutombo has more personal fouls (+1,035)
- Stephen Curry has more field goals attempted (+10,649) and 3-pointers attempted (+9,794)
- Dikembe Mutombo has more free throws attempted (+443)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Stephen Curry 17
Dikembe Mutombo 18
+1
Games
Stephen Curry 1,043
Dikembe Mutombo 1,196
+153
Points
Stephen Curry 25,871
+14,142
Dikembe Mutombo 11,729
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 8,808
+4,639
Dikembe Mutombo 4,169
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 18,694
+10,649
Dikembe Mutombo 8,045
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 4,139
+4,139
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 9,796
+9,794
Dikembe Mutombo 2
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 4,116
+725
Dikembe Mutombo 3,391
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 4,517
Dikembe Mutombo 4,960
+443
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 676
Dikembe Mutombo 3,808
+3,132
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4,207
Dikembe Mutombo 8,551
+4,344
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4,883
Dikembe Mutombo 12,359
+7,476
Assists
Stephen Curry 6,609
+5,369
Dikembe Mutombo 1,240
Steals
Stephen Curry 1,574
+1,080
Dikembe Mutombo 494
Blocks
Stephen Curry 274
Dikembe Mutombo 3,289
+3,015
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 3,239
+1,066
Dikembe Mutombo 2,173
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 2,348
Dikembe Mutombo 3,383
+1,035

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Stephen Curry has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dikembe Mutombo has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Stephen Curry 47.1%
Dikembe Mutombo 51.8%
+4.7
3-Point Percentage
Stephen Curry 42.3%
+42.3
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Stephen Curry 91.1%
+22.7
Dikembe Mutombo 68.4%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Stephen Curry has better averages in points, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Stephen Curry has better averages in points (+17.7), field goals made (+6.0), 3-pointers made (+4.2), free throws made (+1.6), assists (+5.3) and steals (+1.1)
- Dikembe Mutombo has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.2), defensive rebounds (+2.0), total rebounds (+4.2) and blocks (+2.2)
- Stephen Curry has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.8)
- Dikembe Mutombo has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Stephen Curry has higher averages in field goals attempted (+13.9), 3-pointers attempted (+10.6) and free throws attempted (+0.8)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Stephen Curry 26.8
+17.7
Dikembe Mutombo 9.1
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 9.0
+6.0
Dikembe Mutombo 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 19.7
+13.9
Dikembe Mutombo 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 4.2
+4.2
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 10.6
+10.6
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 4.7
+1.6
Dikembe Mutombo 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 5.2
+0.8
Dikembe Mutombo 4.4
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 0.7
Dikembe Mutombo 2.9
+2.2
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4.6
Dikembe Mutombo 6.6
+2.0
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 5.3
Dikembe Mutombo 9.5
+4.2
Assists
Stephen Curry 6.1
+5.3
Dikembe Mutombo 0.8
Steals
Stephen Curry 1.5
+1.1
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
Stephen Curry 0.3
Dikembe Mutombo 2.5
+2.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 3.3
+1.8
Dikembe Mutombo 1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 2.5
Dikembe Mutombo 2.6
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Stephen Curry has more total points, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Stephen Curry played more games (+54) and has more points (+3,229), field goals made (+1,085), 3-pointers made (+650), free throws made (+409), defensive rebounds (+49), assists (+875) and steals (+191)
- Dikembe Mutombo played more years (+3) and has more offensive rebounds (+183), total rebounds (+134) and blocks (+201)
- Stephen Curry has more turnovers (+367) and personal fouls (+129)
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- Stephen Curry has more field goals attempted (+2,470), 3-pointers attempted (+1,636) and free throws attempted (+367)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Stephen Curry 10
Dikembe Mutombo 13
+3
Games
Stephen Curry 155
+54
Dikembe Mutombo 101
Points
Stephen Curry 4,147
+3,229
Dikembe Mutombo 918
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 1,388
+1,085
Dikembe Mutombo 303
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 3,056
+2,470
Dikembe Mutombo 586
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 650
+650
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 1,637
+1,636
Dikembe Mutombo 1
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 721
+409
Dikembe Mutombo 312
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 811
+367
Dikembe Mutombo 444
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 113
Dikembe Mutombo 296
+183
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 715
+49
Dikembe Mutombo 666
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 828
Dikembe Mutombo 962
+134
Assists
Stephen Curry 953
+875
Dikembe Mutombo 78
Steals
Stephen Curry 231
+191
Dikembe Mutombo 40
Blocks
Stephen Curry 50
Dikembe Mutombo 251
+201
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 516
+367
Dikembe Mutombo 149
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 388
+129
Dikembe Mutombo 259

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Stephen Curry has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dikembe Mutombo has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Stephen Curry 45.4%
Dikembe Mutombo 51.7%
+6.3
3-Point Percentage
Stephen Curry 39.7%
+39.7
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Stephen Curry 88.9%
+18.6
Dikembe Mutombo 70.3%
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