Complete Stats Comparison of Stephen Curry and Yao Ming

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Stephen Curry and Yao Ming 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)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		17
seasons
Yao Ming2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		8
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)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		10
Playoffs
Yao Ming2
(rebounds, blocks)		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
Stephen Curry6
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Yao Ming6
stats		4
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Stephen Curry6
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Yao Ming6
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...

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 Yao Ming has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Stephen Curry has better averages in points (+5.8), field goals made (+1.4), 3-pointers made (+4.0), assists (+4.7) and steals (+1.1)
- Yao Ming has better averages in free throws made (+1.1), offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+2.7), total rebounds (+4.5) and blocks (+1.6)
- Stephen Curry has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
- Yao Ming has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1)
- Stephen Curry has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.6) and 3-pointers attempted (+9.4)
- Yao Ming has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Stephen Curry 24.8
+5.8
Yao Ming 19.0
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 8.4
+1.4
Yao Ming 7.0
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 17.9
+4.6
Yao Ming 13.3
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 4.0
+4.0
Yao Ming 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 9.4
+9.4
Yao Ming 0.0
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 4.0
Yao Ming 5.1
+1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 4.3
Yao Ming 6.1
+1.8
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 0.6
Yao Ming 2.5
+1.9
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4.0
Yao Ming 6.7
+2.7
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4.7
Yao Ming 9.2
+4.5
Assists
Stephen Curry 6.3
+4.7
Yao Ming 1.6
Steals
Stephen Curry 1.5
+1.1
Yao Ming 0.4
Blocks
Stephen Curry 0.3
Yao Ming 1.9
+1.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 3.1
+0.4
Yao Ming 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 2.2
Yao Ming 3.3
+1.1

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, rebounds, assists and steals while Yao Ming has more total blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Stephen Curry played more years (+9) and games (+564), and has more points (+16,830), field goals made (+5,492), 3-pointers made (+4,170), free throws made (+1,676), defensive rebounds (+973), total rebounds (+422), assists (+5,874) and steals (+1,394)
- Yao Ming has more offensive rebounds (+551) and blocks (+644)
- Stephen Curry has more turnovers (+1,949) and personal fouls (+762)
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- Stephen Curry has more field goals attempted (+12,393), 3-pointers attempted (+9,871) and free throws attempted (+1,580)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Stephen Curry 17
+9
Yao Ming 8
Games
Stephen Curry 1,050
+564
Yao Ming 486
Points
Stephen Curry 26,077
+16,830
Yao Ming 9,247
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 8,872
+5,492
Yao Ming 3,380
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 18,838
+12,393
Yao Ming 6,445
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 4,172
+4,170
Yao Ming 2
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 9,881
+9,871
Yao Ming 10
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 4,161
+1,676
Yao Ming 2,485
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 4,564
+1,580
Yao Ming 2,984
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 682
Yao Ming 1,233
+551
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4,234
+973
Yao Ming 3,261
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4,916
+422
Yao Ming 4,494
Assists
Stephen Curry 6,643
+5,874
Yao Ming 769
Steals
Stephen Curry 1,583
+1,394
Yao Ming 189
Blocks
Stephen Curry 276
Yao Ming 920
+644
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 3,260
+1,949
Yao Ming 1,311
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 2,358
+762
Yao Ming 1,596

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 Yao Ming has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Stephen Curry 47.1%
Yao Ming 52.4%
+5.3
3-Point Percentage
Stephen Curry 42.2%
+22.2
Yao Ming 20.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Stephen Curry 91.2%
+7.9
Yao Ming 83.3%

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 Yao Ming has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Stephen Curry has better averages in points (+7.0), field goals made (+2.0), 3-pointers made (+4.2), assists (+5.1) and steals (+1.2)
- Yao Ming has better averages in free throws made (+1.2), offensive rebounds (+2.0), defensive rebounds (+2.0), total rebounds (+4.0) and blocks (+1.2)
- Stephen Curry has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
- Yao Ming has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.3)
- Stephen Curry has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.3) and 3-pointers attempted (+10.6)
- Yao Ming has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Stephen Curry 26.8
+7.0
Yao Ming 19.8
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 9.0
+2.0
Yao Ming 7.0
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 19.7
+6.3
Yao Ming 13.4
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 4.2
+4.2
Yao Ming 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 10.6
+10.6
Yao Ming 0.0
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 4.7
Yao Ming 5.9
+1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 5.2
Yao Ming 7.1
+1.9
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 0.7
Yao Ming 2.7
+2.0
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4.6
Yao Ming 6.6
+2.0
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 5.3
Yao Ming 9.3
+4.0
Assists
Stephen Curry 6.1
+5.1
Yao Ming 1.0
Steals
Stephen Curry 1.5
+1.2
Yao Ming 0.3
Blocks
Stephen Curry 0.3
Yao Ming 1.5
+1.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 3.3
+0.4
Yao Ming 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 2.5
Yao Ming 3.8
+1.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Stephen Curry has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Yao Ming.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Stephen Curry played more years (+6) and games (+127), and has more points (+3,592), field goals made (+1,193), 3-pointers made (+650), free throws made (+556), offensive rebounds (+37), defensive rebounds (+530), total rebounds (+567), assists (+924), steals (+222) and blocks (+8)
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- Stephen Curry has more turnovers (+434) and personal fouls (+283)
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- Stephen Curry has more field goals attempted (+2,680), 3-pointers attempted (+1,637) and free throws attempted (+613)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Stephen Curry 10
+6
Yao Ming 4
Games
Stephen Curry 155
+127
Yao Ming 28
Points
Stephen Curry 4,147
+3,592
Yao Ming 555
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 1,388
+1,193
Yao Ming 195
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 3,056
+2,680
Yao Ming 376
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 650
+650
Yao Ming 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 1,637
+1,637
Yao Ming 0
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 721
+556
Yao Ming 165
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 811
+613
Yao Ming 198
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 113
+37
Yao Ming 76
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 715
+530
Yao Ming 185
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 828
+567
Yao Ming 261
Assists
Stephen Curry 953
+924
Yao Ming 29
Steals
Stephen Curry 231
+222
Yao Ming 9
Blocks
Stephen Curry 50
+8
Yao Ming 42
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 516
+434
Yao Ming 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 388
+283
Yao Ming 105

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 Yao Ming has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Stephen Curry 45.4%
Yao Ming 51.9%
+6.5
3-Point Percentage
Stephen Curry 39.7%
+39.7
Yao Ming 0%
Free Throw Percentage
Stephen Curry 88.9%
+5.6
Yao Ming 83.3%
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