Complete Stats Comparison of Stephen Curry and Tim Duncan

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Stephen Curry and Tim Duncan 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 / 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
Stephen Curry3
(points, assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		16
seasons
Tim Duncan2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		19
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)		2
(assists, steals)		10
Playoffs
Tim Duncan2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		18
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Stephen Curry6
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Tim Duncan6
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Stephen Curry6
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Tim Duncan6
stats		9
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 Tim Duncan has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Stephen Curry has better averages in points (+5.7), field goals made (+1.0), 3-pointers made (+4.0), assists (+3.4) and steals (+0.8)
- Tim Duncan has better averages in free throws made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+4.1), total rebounds (+6.1) and blocks (+1.9)
- Stephen Curry has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
- Tim Duncan has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Stephen Curry has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.3) and 3-pointers attempted (+9.2)
- Tim Duncan has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Stephen Curry 24.7
+5.7
Tim Duncan 19.0
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 8.4
+1.0
Tim Duncan 7.4
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 17.9
+3.3
Tim Duncan 14.6
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 4.0
+4.0
Tim Duncan 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 9.3
+9.2
Tim Duncan 0.1
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 3.9
Tim Duncan 4.2
+0.3
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 4.3
Tim Duncan 6.1
+1.8
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 0.7
Tim Duncan 2.8
+2.1
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4.0
Tim Duncan 8.1
+4.1
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4.7
Tim Duncan 10.8
+6.1
Assists
Stephen Curry 6.4
+3.4
Tim Duncan 3.0
Steals
Stephen Curry 1.5
+0.8
Tim Duncan 0.7
Blocks
Stephen Curry 0.3
Tim Duncan 2.2
+1.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 3.1
+0.7
Tim Duncan 2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 2.3
Tim Duncan 2.4
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Stephen Curry has more 3-pointers made (+4,028), assists (+2,315) and steals (+528)
- Tim Duncan played more years (+3) and games (+366), and has more points (+1,110), field goals made (+1,637), free throws made (+1,864), offensive rebounds (+3,190), defensive rebounds (+7,082), total rebounds (+10,272) and blocks (+2,755)
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- Tim Duncan has more turnovers (+194) and personal fouls (+994)
- Stephen Curry has more 3-pointers attempted (+9,421)
- Tim Duncan has more field goals attempted (+1,978) and free throws attempted (+4,044)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Stephen Curry 16
Tim Duncan 19
+3
Games
Stephen Curry 1,026
Tim Duncan 1,392
+366
Points
Stephen Curry 25,386
Tim Duncan 26,496
+1,110
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 8,648
Tim Duncan 10,285
+1,637
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 18,356
Tim Duncan 20,334
+1,978
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 4,058
+4,028
Tim Duncan 30
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 9,589
+9,421
Tim Duncan 168
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 4,032
Tim Duncan 5,896
+1,864
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 4,424
Tim Duncan 8,468
+4,044
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 669
Tim Duncan 3,859
+3,190
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4,150
Tim Duncan 11,232
+7,082
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4,819
Tim Duncan 15,091
+10,272
Assists
Stephen Curry 6,540
+2,315
Tim Duncan 4,225
Steals
Stephen Curry 1,553
+528
Tim Duncan 1,025
Blocks
Stephen Curry 265
Tim Duncan 3,020
+2,755
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 3,187
Tim Duncan 3,381
+194
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 2,310
Tim Duncan 3,304
+994

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 Tim Duncan has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Stephen Curry 47.1%
Tim Duncan 50.6%
+3.5
3-Point Percentage
Stephen Curry 42.3%
+24.4
Tim Duncan 17.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Stephen Curry 91.1%
+21.5
Tim Duncan 69.6%

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 Tim Duncan has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Stephen Curry has better averages in points (+6.2), field goals made (+1.1), 3-pointers made (+4.2), assists (+3.1) and steals (+0.8)
- Tim Duncan has better averages in free throws made (+0.1), offensive rebounds (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+3.7), total rebounds (+6.1) and blocks (+2.0)
- Stephen Curry has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.8)
- Tim Duncan has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Stephen Curry has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.0) and 3-pointers attempted (+10.5)
- Tim Duncan has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Stephen Curry 26.8
+6.2
Tim Duncan 20.6
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 9.0
+1.1
Tim Duncan 7.9
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 19.7
+4.0
Tim Duncan 15.7
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 4.2
+4.2
Tim Duncan 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 10.6
+10.5
Tim Duncan 0.1
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 4.7
Tim Duncan 4.8
+0.1
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 5.2
Tim Duncan 7.0
+1.8
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 0.7
Tim Duncan 3.1
+2.4
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4.6
Tim Duncan 8.3
+3.7
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 5.3
Tim Duncan 11.4
+6.1
Assists
Stephen Curry 6.1
+3.1
Tim Duncan 3.0
Steals
Stephen Curry 1.5
+0.8
Tim Duncan 0.7
Blocks
Stephen Curry 0.3
Tim Duncan 2.3
+2.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 3.3
+0.8
Tim Duncan 2.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 2.5
Tim Duncan 2.8
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Stephen Curry has more 3-pointers made (+645), assists (+189) and steals (+63)
- Tim Duncan played more years (+8) and games (+96), and has more points (+1,025), field goals made (+587), free throws made (+496), offensive rebounds (+665), defensive rebounds (+1,366), total rebounds (+2,031) and blocks (+518)
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- Tim Duncan has more turnovers (+117) and personal fouls (+313)
- Stephen Curry has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,602)
- Tim Duncan has more field goals attempted (+883) and free throws attempted (+955)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Stephen Curry 10
Tim Duncan 18
+8
Games
Stephen Curry 155
Tim Duncan 251
+96
Points
Stephen Curry 4,147
Tim Duncan 5,172
+1,025
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 1,388
Tim Duncan 1,975
+587
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 3,056
Tim Duncan 3,939
+883
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 650
+645
Tim Duncan 5
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 1,637
+1,602
Tim Duncan 35
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 721
Tim Duncan 1,217
+496
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 811
Tim Duncan 1,766
+955
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 113
Tim Duncan 778
+665
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 715
Tim Duncan 2,081
+1,366
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 828
Tim Duncan 2,859
+2,031
Assists
Stephen Curry 953
+189
Tim Duncan 764
Steals
Stephen Curry 231
+63
Tim Duncan 168
Blocks
Stephen Curry 50
Tim Duncan 568
+518
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 516
Tim Duncan 633
+117
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 388
Tim Duncan 701
+313

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 Tim Duncan has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Stephen Curry 45.4%
Tim Duncan 50.1%
+4.7
3-Point Percentage
Stephen Curry 39.7%
+25.4
Tim Duncan 14.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Stephen Curry 88.9%
+20.0
Tim Duncan 68.9%
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