Complete Stats Comparison of Steven Adams and Aaron Gordon

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Steven Adams and Aaron Gordon 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
Steven Adams3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		12
seasons
Aaron Gordon2
(points, assists)		2
(points, assists)		12
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Steven Adams2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		8
Playoffs
Aaron Gordon3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		6
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Steven Adams5
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Aaron Gordon7
stats		7
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Steven Adams5
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Aaron Gordon6
stats		7
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
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, Steven Adams has better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Aaron Gordon has better averages in points and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Steven Adams has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.9), total rebounds (+1.8), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+0.3)
- Aaron Gordon has better averages in points (+4.8), field goals made (+1.4), 3-pointers made (+1.1), free throws made (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+0.1) and assists (+1.2)
- Steven Adams has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Aaron Gordon has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
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- Aaron Gordon has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.3), 3-pointers attempted (+3.2) and free throws attempted (+0.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Steven Adams 8.8
Aaron Gordon 13.6
+4.8
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 3.7
Aaron Gordon 5.1
+1.4
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 6.3
Aaron Gordon 10.6
+4.3
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0.0
Aaron Gordon 1.1
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 0.0
Aaron Gordon 3.2
+3.2
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1.5
Aaron Gordon 2.2
+0.7
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2.8
Aaron Gordon 3.2
+0.4
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 3.6
+1.9
Aaron Gordon 1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 4.4
Aaron Gordon 4.5
+0.1
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 8.0
+1.8
Aaron Gordon 6.2
Assists
Steven Adams 1.5
Aaron Gordon 2.7
+1.2
Steals
Steven Adams 0.8
+0.1
Aaron Gordon 0.7
Blocks
Steven Adams 0.9
+0.3
Aaron Gordon 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1.4
Aaron Gordon 1.5
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 2.4
+0.4
Aaron Gordon 2.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Steven Adams has more total rebounds, steals and blocks while Aaron Gordon has more total points and assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Steven Adams played more games (+44) and has more offensive rebounds (+1,529), defensive rebounds (+133), total rebounds (+1,662), steals (+125) and blocks (+259)
- Aaron Gordon has more points (+3,068), field goals made (+909), 3-pointers made (+773), free throws made (+477) and assists (+797)
- Steven Adams has more turnovers (+15) and personal fouls (+406)
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- Aaron Gordon has more field goals attempted (+2,883), 3-pointers attempted (+2,308) and free throws attempted (+192)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Steven Adams 12
Aaron Gordon 12
Games
Steven Adams 768
+44
Aaron Gordon 724
Points
Steven Adams 6,774
Aaron Gordon 9,842
+3,068
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 2,814
Aaron Gordon 3,723
+909
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 4,801
Aaron Gordon 7,684
+2,883
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 1
Aaron Gordon 774
+773
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 17
Aaron Gordon 2,325
+2,308
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1,145
Aaron Gordon 1,622
+477
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2,141
Aaron Gordon 2,333
+192
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 2,789
+1,529
Aaron Gordon 1,260
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 3,369
+133
Aaron Gordon 3,236
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 6,158
+1,662
Aaron Gordon 4,496
Assists
Steven Adams 1,151
Aaron Gordon 1,948
+797
Steals
Steven Adams 650
+125
Aaron Gordon 525
Blocks
Steven Adams 705
+259
Aaron Gordon 446
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1,089
+15
Aaron Gordon 1,074
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1,818
+406
Aaron Gordon 1,412

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Aaron Gordon has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Steven Adams has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steven Adams 58.6%
+10.1
Aaron Gordon 48.5%
3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams 5.9%
Aaron Gordon 33.3%
+27.4
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams 53.5%
Aaron Gordon 69.5%
+16.0

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Aaron Gordon has better averages in points, assists and steals while Steven Adams has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Steven Adams has better averages in defensive rebounds (+0.7), total rebounds (+0.6) and blocks (+0.4)
- Aaron Gordon has better averages in points (+6.4), field goals made (+2.1), 3-pointers made (+1.1), free throws made (+1.0), assists (+2.0) and steals (+0.1)
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- Aaron Gordon has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Aaron Gordon has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.5), 3-pointers attempted (+2.9) and free throws attempted (+0.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Steven Adams 7.5
Aaron Gordon 13.9
+6.4
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 3.1
Aaron Gordon 5.2
+2.1
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 5.0
Aaron Gordon 10.5
+5.5
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0.0
Aaron Gordon 1.1
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 0.0
Aaron Gordon 2.9
+2.9
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1.4
Aaron Gordon 2.4
+1.0
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2.6
Aaron Gordon 3.3
+0.7
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 2.8
Aaron Gordon 2.8
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 4.5
+0.7
Aaron Gordon 3.8
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 7.3
+0.6
Aaron Gordon 6.7
Assists
Steven Adams 0.9
Aaron Gordon 2.9
+2.0
Steals
Steven Adams 0.5
Aaron Gordon 0.6
+0.1
Blocks
Steven Adams 0.9
+0.4
Aaron Gordon 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 0.9
Aaron Gordon 1.5
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 2.4
Aaron Gordon 2.6
+0.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Aaron Gordon has more total points, assists and steals while Steven Adams has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Steven Adams played more years (+2) and games (+7), and has more offensive rebounds (+19), defensive rebounds (+74), total rebounds (+93) and blocks (+32)
- Aaron Gordon has more points (+371), field goals made (+122), 3-pointers made (+71), free throws made (+56), assists (+126) and steals (+9)
- Steven Adams has more personal fouls (+2)
- Aaron Gordon has more turnovers (+30)
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- Aaron Gordon has more field goals attempted (+330), 3-pointers attempted (+186) and free throws attempted (+30)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Steven Adams 8
+2
Aaron Gordon 6
Games
Steven Adams 73
+7
Aaron Gordon 66
Points
Steven Adams 549
Aaron Gordon 920
+371
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 224
Aaron Gordon 346
+122
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 365
Aaron Gordon 695
+330
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0
Aaron Gordon 71
+71
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 3
Aaron Gordon 189
+186
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 101
Aaron Gordon 157
+56
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 189
Aaron Gordon 219
+30
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 204
+19
Aaron Gordon 185
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 328
+74
Aaron Gordon 254
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 532
+93
Aaron Gordon 439
Assists
Steven Adams 68
Aaron Gordon 194
+126
Steals
Steven Adams 33
Aaron Gordon 42
+9
Blocks
Steven Adams 67
+32
Aaron Gordon 35
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 69
Aaron Gordon 99
+30
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 174
+2
Aaron Gordon 172

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Aaron Gordon has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Steven Adams has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steven Adams 61.4%
+11.6
Aaron Gordon 49.8%
3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams 0.0%
Aaron Gordon 37.6%
+37.6
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams 53.4%
Aaron Gordon 71.7%
+18.3
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