Complete Stats Comparison of Steve Nash and Ben Wallace

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Steve Nash and Ben Wallace 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
Steve Nash2
(points, assists)		2
(points, assists)		18
seasons
Ben Wallace3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		16
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Steve Nash2
(points, assists)		2
(points, assists)		12
Playoffs
Ben Wallace3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		8
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Steve Nash6
stats		8
stats		3
stats
Ben Wallace6
stats		6
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Steve Nash6
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Ben Wallace6
stats		7
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, Ben Wallace had better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had better averages in points and assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Steve Nash had better averages in points (+8.6), field goals made (+2.8), 3-pointers made (+1.4), free throws made (+1.5) and assists (+7.2)
- Ben Wallace had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.7), defensive rebounds (+4.0), total rebounds (+6.6), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+1.9)
- Steve Nash had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.9)
- Ben Wallace had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Steve Nash had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.6), 3-pointers attempted (+3.2) and free throws attempted (+0.3)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Steve Nash 14.3
+8.6
Ben Wallace 5.7
Field Goals Made
Steve Nash 5.2
+2.8
Ben Wallace 2.4
Field Goals Attempted
Steve Nash 10.6
+5.6
Ben Wallace 5.0
3-Pointers Made
Steve Nash 1.4
+1.4
Ben Wallace 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Steve Nash 3.2
+3.2
Ben Wallace 0.0
Free Throws Made
Steve Nash 2.5
+1.5
Ben Wallace 1.0
Free Throws Attempted
Steve Nash 2.8
+0.3
Ben Wallace 2.5
Offensive Rebounds
Steve Nash 0.5
Ben Wallace 3.2
+2.7
Defensive Rebounds
Steve Nash 2.5
Ben Wallace 6.5
+4.0
Total Rebounds
Steve Nash 3.0
Ben Wallace 9.6
+6.6
Assists
Steve Nash 8.5
+7.2
Ben Wallace 1.3
Steals
Steve Nash 0.7
Ben Wallace 1.3
+0.6
Blocks
Steve Nash 0.1
Ben Wallace 2.0
+1.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steve Nash 2.9
+1.9
Ben Wallace 1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steve Nash 1.6
Ben Wallace 1.9
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Ben Wallace had more total rebounds, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had more total points and assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Steve Nash played more years (+2) and games (+129), and had more points (+11,133), field goals made (+3,752), 3-pointers made (+1,678), free throws made (+1,951) and assists (+8,898)
- Ben Wallace had more offensive rebounds (+2,801), defensive rebounds (+4,039), total rebounds (+6,840), steals (+470) and blocks (+2,035)
- Steve Nash had more turnovers (+2,417)
- Ben Wallace had more personal fouls (+96)
- Steve Nash had more field goals attempted (+7,471), 3-pointers attempted (+3,888) and free throws attempted (+705)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Steve Nash 18
+2
Ben Wallace 16
Games
Steve Nash 1,217
+129
Ben Wallace 1,088
Points
Steve Nash 17,387
+11,133
Ben Wallace 6,254
Field Goals Made
Steve Nash 6,321
+3,752
Ben Wallace 2,569
Field Goals Attempted
Steve Nash 12,892
+7,471
Ben Wallace 5,421
3-Pointers Made
Steve Nash 1,685
+1,678
Ben Wallace 7
3-Pointers Attempted
Steve Nash 3,939
+3,888
Ben Wallace 51
Free Throws Made
Steve Nash 3,060
+1,951
Ben Wallace 1,109
Free Throws Attempted
Steve Nash 3,384
+705
Ben Wallace 2,679
Offensive Rebounds
Steve Nash 643
Ben Wallace 3,444
+2,801
Defensive Rebounds
Steve Nash 2,999
Ben Wallace 7,038
+4,039
Total Rebounds
Steve Nash 3,642
Ben Wallace 10,482
+6,840
Assists
Steve Nash 10,335
+8,898
Ben Wallace 1,437
Steals
Steve Nash 899
Ben Wallace 1,369
+470
Blocks
Steve Nash 102
Ben Wallace 2,137
+2,035
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steve Nash 3,478
+2,417
Ben Wallace 1,061
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steve Nash 1,982
Ben Wallace 2,078
+96

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Steve Nash had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Ben Wallace.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steve Nash 49.0%
+1.6
Ben Wallace 47.4%
3-Point Percentage
Steve Nash 42.8%
+29.1
Ben Wallace 13.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Steve Nash 90.4%
+49.0
Ben Wallace 41.4%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Ben Wallace had better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had better averages in points and assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Steve Nash had better averages in points (+10.1), field goals made (+3.4), 3-pointers made (+1.5), free throws made (+1.7) and assists (+7.5)
- Ben Wallace had better averages in offensive rebounds (+3.0), defensive rebounds (+4.6), total rebounds (+7.7), steals (+0.9) and blocks (+1.8)
- Steve Nash had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+2.2)
- Ben Wallace had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Steve Nash had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.4) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.6)
- Ben Wallace had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Steve Nash 17.3
+10.1
Ben Wallace 7.2
Field Goals Made
Steve Nash 6.2
+3.4
Ben Wallace 2.8
Field Goals Attempted
Steve Nash 13.2
+7.4
Ben Wallace 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Steve Nash 1.5
+1.5
Ben Wallace 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Steve Nash 3.7
+3.6
Ben Wallace 0.1
Free Throws Made
Steve Nash 3.3
+1.7
Ben Wallace 1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Steve Nash 3.7
Ben Wallace 3.9
+0.2
Offensive Rebounds
Steve Nash 0.6
Ben Wallace 3.6
+3.0
Defensive Rebounds
Steve Nash 3.0
Ben Wallace 7.6
+4.6
Total Rebounds
Steve Nash 3.5
Ben Wallace 11.2
+7.7
Assists
Steve Nash 8.8
+7.5
Ben Wallace 1.3
Steals
Steve Nash 0.6
Ben Wallace 1.5
+0.9
Blocks
Steve Nash 0.1
Ben Wallace 1.9
+1.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steve Nash 3.2
+2.2
Ben Wallace 1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steve Nash 2.0
Ben Wallace 2.3
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Ben Wallace had more total rebounds, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had more total points and assists.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Steve Nash played more years (+4) and had more points (+1,133), field goals made (+385), 3-pointers made (+178), free throws made (+185) and assists (+888)
- Ben Wallace played more games (+10) and had more offensive rebounds (+395), defensive rebounds (+637), total rebounds (+1,032), steals (+133) and blocks (+236)
- Steve Nash had more turnovers (+247)
- Ben Wallace had more personal fouls (+57)
- Steve Nash had more field goals attempted (+829) and 3-pointers attempted (+428)
- Ben Wallace had more free throws attempted (+65)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Steve Nash 12
+4
Ben Wallace 8
Games
Steve Nash 120
Ben Wallace 130
+10
Points
Steve Nash 2,072
+1,133
Ben Wallace 939
Field Goals Made
Steve Nash 749
+385
Ben Wallace 364
Field Goals Attempted
Steve Nash 1,584
+829
Ben Wallace 755
3-Pointers Made
Steve Nash 178
+178
Ben Wallace 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Steve Nash 438
+428
Ben Wallace 10
Free Throws Made
Steve Nash 396
+185
Ben Wallace 211
Free Throws Attempted
Steve Nash 440
Ben Wallace 505
+65
Offensive Rebounds
Steve Nash 68
Ben Wallace 463
+395
Defensive Rebounds
Steve Nash 354
Ben Wallace 991
+637
Total Rebounds
Steve Nash 422
Ben Wallace 1,454
+1,032
Assists
Steve Nash 1,061
+888
Ben Wallace 173
Steals
Steve Nash 66
Ben Wallace 199
+133
Blocks
Steve Nash 14
Ben Wallace 250
+236
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steve Nash 383
+247
Ben Wallace 136
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steve Nash 239
Ben Wallace 296
+57

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Steve Nash had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Ben Wallace had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steve Nash 47.3%
Ben Wallace 48.2%
+0.9
3-Point Percentage
Steve Nash 40.6%
+40.6
Ben Wallace 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Steve Nash 90.0%
+48.2
Ben Wallace 41.8%
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