Complete Stats Comparison of Steven Adams and DeMarcus Cousins

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Steven Adams and DeMarcus Cousins 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 Adams0
0
12
seasons
DeMarcus Cousins5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		11
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)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		8
Playoffs
DeMarcus Cousins2
(points, assists)		0
3
Playoffs
they are tied1
(steals)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Steven Adams3
stats		5
stats		1
stat
DeMarcus Cousins9
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Steven Adams6
stats		11
stats		1
stat
DeMarcus Cousins5
stats		3
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, DeMarcus Cousins has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Steven Adams.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Steven Adams has better average in offensive rebounds (+1.0)
- DeMarcus Cousins has better averages in points (+10.8), field goals made (+3.3), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+3.5), defensive rebounds (+3.2), total rebounds (+2.2), assists (+1.5), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+0.2)
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- DeMarcus Cousins has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.9) and personal fouls (+1.3)
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- DeMarcus Cousins has higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.0), 3-pointers attempted (+2.0) and free throws attempted (+3.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Steven Adams 8.8
DeMarcus Cousins 19.6
+10.8
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 3.7
DeMarcus Cousins 7.0
+3.3
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 6.2
DeMarcus Cousins 15.2
+9.0
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0.0
DeMarcus Cousins 0.7
+0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 0.0
DeMarcus Cousins 2.0
+2.0
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1.5
DeMarcus Cousins 5.0
+3.5
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2.8
DeMarcus Cousins 6.7
+3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 3.6
+1.0
DeMarcus Cousins 2.6
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 4.4
DeMarcus Cousins 7.6
+3.2
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 8.0
DeMarcus Cousins 10.2
+2.2
Assists
Steven Adams 1.5
DeMarcus Cousins 3.0
+1.5
Steals
Steven Adams 0.8
DeMarcus Cousins 1.3
+0.5
Blocks
Steven Adams 0.9
DeMarcus Cousins 1.1
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1.4
DeMarcus Cousins 3.3
+1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 2.4
DeMarcus Cousins 3.7
+1.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, DeMarcus Cousins has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Steven Adams.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Steven Adams played more years (+1) and games (+116), and has more offensive rebounds (+1,103)
- DeMarcus Cousins has more points (+6,020), field goals made (+1,744), 3-pointers made (+425), free throws made (+2,107), defensive rebounds (+1,595), total rebounds (+492), assists (+824), steals (+222) and blocks (+35)
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- DeMarcus Cousins has more turnovers (+1,058) and personal fouls (+599)
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- DeMarcus Cousins has more field goals attempted (+5,117), 3-pointers attempted (+1,271) and free throws attempted (+2,268)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Steven Adams 12
+1
DeMarcus Cousins 11
Games
Steven Adams 770
+116
DeMarcus Cousins 654
Points
Steven Adams 6,782
DeMarcus Cousins 12,802
+6,020
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 2,818
DeMarcus Cousins 4,562
+1,744
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 4,807
DeMarcus Cousins 9,924
+5,117
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 1
DeMarcus Cousins 426
+425
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 17
DeMarcus Cousins 1,288
+1,271
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1,145
DeMarcus Cousins 3,252
+2,107
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2,143
DeMarcus Cousins 4,411
+2,268
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 2,795
+1,103
DeMarcus Cousins 1,692
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 3,377
DeMarcus Cousins 4,972
+1,595
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 6,172
DeMarcus Cousins 6,664
+492
Assists
Steven Adams 1,155
DeMarcus Cousins 1,979
+824
Steals
Steven Adams 652
DeMarcus Cousins 874
+222
Blocks
Steven Adams 707
DeMarcus Cousins 742
+35
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1,091
DeMarcus Cousins 2,149
+1,058
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1,822
DeMarcus Cousins 2,421
+599

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, DeMarcus Cousins 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%
+12.6
DeMarcus Cousins 46.0%
3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams 5.9%
DeMarcus Cousins 33.1%
+27.2
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams 53.4%
DeMarcus Cousins 73.7%
+20.3

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Steven Adams has better averages in rebounds and blocks while DeMarcus Cousins has better averages in points and assists. They are tied in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Steven Adams has better averages in field goals made (+0.1), offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+1.9), total rebounds (+3.8) and blocks (+0.4)
- DeMarcus Cousins has better averages in points (+0.9), 3-pointers made (+0.6), free throws made (+0.5) and assists (+0.6)
- Steven Adams has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- DeMarcus Cousins has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
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- DeMarcus Cousins has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.2), 3-pointers attempted (+1.4) and free throws attempted (+0.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Steven Adams 7.5
DeMarcus Cousins 8.4
+0.9
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 3.1
+0.1
DeMarcus Cousins 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 5.0
DeMarcus Cousins 6.2
+1.2
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0.0
DeMarcus Cousins 0.6
+0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 0.0
DeMarcus Cousins 1.4
+1.4
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1.4
DeMarcus Cousins 1.9
+0.5
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2.6
DeMarcus Cousins 2.7
+0.1
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 2.8
+1.9
DeMarcus Cousins 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 4.5
+1.9
DeMarcus Cousins 2.6
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 7.3
+3.8
DeMarcus Cousins 3.5
Assists
Steven Adams 0.9
DeMarcus Cousins 1.5
+0.6
Steals
Steven Adams 0.5
DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
Blocks
Steven Adams 0.9
+0.4
DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 0.9
DeMarcus Cousins 1.6
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 2.4
+0.1
DeMarcus Cousins 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Steven Adams has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than DeMarcus Cousins.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Steven Adams played more years (+5) and games (+53), and has more points (+382), field goals made (+165), free throws made (+63), offensive rebounds (+186), defensive rebounds (+276), total rebounds (+462), assists (+38), steals (+23) and blocks (+57)
- DeMarcus Cousins has more 3-pointers made (+11)
- Steven Adams has more turnovers (+38) and personal fouls (+128)
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- Steven Adams has more field goals attempted (+241) and free throws attempted (+135)
- DeMarcus Cousins has more 3-pointers attempted (+25)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Steven Adams 8
+5
DeMarcus Cousins 3
Games
Steven Adams 73
+53
DeMarcus Cousins 20
Points
Steven Adams 549
+382
DeMarcus Cousins 167
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 224
+165
DeMarcus Cousins 59
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 365
+241
DeMarcus Cousins 124
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0
DeMarcus Cousins 11
+11
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 3
DeMarcus Cousins 28
+25
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 101
+63
DeMarcus Cousins 38
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 189
+135
DeMarcus Cousins 54
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 204
+186
DeMarcus Cousins 18
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 328
+276
DeMarcus Cousins 52
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 532
+462
DeMarcus Cousins 70
Assists
Steven Adams 68
+38
DeMarcus Cousins 30
Steals
Steven Adams 33
+23
DeMarcus Cousins 10
Blocks
Steven Adams 67
+57
DeMarcus Cousins 10
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 69
+38
DeMarcus Cousins 31
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 174
+128
DeMarcus Cousins 46

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, DeMarcus Cousins 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%
+13.8
DeMarcus Cousins 47.6%
3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams 0.0%
DeMarcus Cousins 39.3%
+39.3
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams 53.4%
DeMarcus Cousins 70.4%
+17.0
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