Complete Stats Comparison of Steven Adams and Kawhi Leonard

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Steven Adams and Kawhi Leonard 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 Adams2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		12
seasons
Kawhi Leonard3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Steven Adams1
(blocks)		0
8
Playoffs
Kawhi Leonard4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Steven Adams4
stats		5
stats		1
stat
Kawhi Leonard8
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Steven Adams3
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Kawhi Leonard9
stats		12
stats		2
stats

- "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, Kawhi Leonard has better averages in points, assists and steals while Steven Adams has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Steven Adams has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.4), total rebounds (+1.7) and blocks (+0.3)
- Kawhi Leonard has better averages in points (+11.4), field goals made (+3.7), 3-pointers made (+1.6), free throws made (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+0.8), assists (+1.5) and steals (+0.9)
- Steven Adams has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
- Kawhi Leonard has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
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- Kawhi Leonard has higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.5), 3-pointers attempted (+4.2) and free throws attempted (+1.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Steven Adams 8.8
Kawhi Leonard 20.2
+11.4
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 3.6
Kawhi Leonard 7.3
+3.7
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 6.2
Kawhi Leonard 14.7
+8.5
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0.0
Kawhi Leonard 1.6
+1.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 0.0
Kawhi Leonard 4.2
+4.2
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1.5
Kawhi Leonard 3.9
+2.4
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2.8
Kawhi Leonard 4.5
+1.7
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 3.6
+2.4
Kawhi Leonard 1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 4.4
Kawhi Leonard 5.2
+0.8
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 8.0
+1.7
Kawhi Leonard 6.3
Assists
Steven Adams 1.5
Kawhi Leonard 3.0
+1.5
Steals
Steven Adams 0.8
Kawhi Leonard 1.7
+0.9
Blocks
Steven Adams 0.9
+0.3
Kawhi Leonard 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1.4
Kawhi Leonard 1.7
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 2.4
+0.7
Kawhi Leonard 1.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Steven Adams played more games (+35) and has more offensive rebounds (+1,962), total rebounds (+1,534) and blocks (+238)
- Kawhi Leonard played more years (+2) and has more points (+8,183), field goals made (+2,617), 3-pointers made (+1,213), free throws made (+1,736), defensive rebounds (+428), assists (+1,099) and steals (+622)
- Steven Adams has more personal fouls (+594)
- Kawhi Leonard has more turnovers (+136)
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- Kawhi Leonard has more field goals attempted (+6,082), 3-pointers attempted (+3,072) and free throws attempted (+1,198)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Steven Adams 12
Kawhi Leonard 14
+2
Games
Steven Adams 779
+35
Kawhi Leonard 744
Points
Steven Adams 6,840
Kawhi Leonard 15,023
+8,183
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 2,837
Kawhi Leonard 5,454
+2,617
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 4,851
Kawhi Leonard 10,933
+6,082
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 1
Kawhi Leonard 1,214
+1,213
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 17
Kawhi Leonard 3,089
+3,072
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1,165
Kawhi Leonard 2,901
+1,736
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2,169
Kawhi Leonard 3,367
+1,198
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 2,839
+1,962
Kawhi Leonard 877
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 3,417
Kawhi Leonard 3,845
+428
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 6,256
+1,534
Kawhi Leonard 4,722
Assists
Steven Adams 1,168
Kawhi Leonard 2,267
+1,099
Steals
Steven Adams 656
Kawhi Leonard 1,278
+622
Blocks
Steven Adams 713
+238
Kawhi Leonard 475
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1,098
Kawhi Leonard 1,234
+136
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1,837
+594
Kawhi Leonard 1,243

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kawhi Leonard 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 58.5%
+8.6
Kawhi Leonard 49.9%
3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams 5.9%
Kawhi Leonard 39.3%
+33.4
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams 53.7%
Kawhi Leonard 86.2%
+32.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Steven Adams has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.0) and blocks (+0.2)
- Kawhi Leonard has better averages in points (+14.0), field goals made (+4.6), 3-pointers made (+1.7), free throws made (+3.0), defensive rebounds (+1.5), total rebounds (+0.5), assists (+2.1) and steals (+1.3)
- Steven Adams has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Kawhi Leonard has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.0)
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- Kawhi Leonard has higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.0), 3-pointers attempted (+4.3) and free throws attempted (+2.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Steven Adams 7.5
Kawhi Leonard 21.5
+14.0
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 3.1
Kawhi Leonard 7.7
+4.6
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 5.0
Kawhi Leonard 15.0
+10.0
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0.0
Kawhi Leonard 1.7
+1.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 0.0
Kawhi Leonard 4.3
+4.3
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1.4
Kawhi Leonard 4.4
+3.0
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2.6
Kawhi Leonard 5.2
+2.6
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 2.8
+1.0
Kawhi Leonard 1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 4.5
Kawhi Leonard 6.0
+1.5
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 7.3
Kawhi Leonard 7.8
+0.5
Assists
Steven Adams 0.9
Kawhi Leonard 3.0
+2.1
Steals
Steven Adams 0.5
Kawhi Leonard 1.8
+1.3
Blocks
Steven Adams 0.9
+0.2
Kawhi Leonard 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 0.9
Kawhi Leonard 1.9
+1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 2.4
+0.2
Kawhi Leonard 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Kawhi Leonard played more years (+4) and games (+73), and has more points (+2,584), field goals made (+896), 3-pointers made (+249), free throws made (+543), offensive rebounds (+58), defensive rebounds (+552), total rebounds (+610), assists (+364), steals (+223) and blocks (+32)
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- Kawhi Leonard has more turnovers (+209) and personal fouls (+149)
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- Kawhi Leonard has more field goals attempted (+1,820), 3-pointers attempted (+621) and free throws attempted (+577)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Steven Adams 8
Kawhi Leonard 12
+4
Games
Steven Adams 73
Kawhi Leonard 146
+73
Points
Steven Adams 549
Kawhi Leonard 3,133
+2,584
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 224
Kawhi Leonard 1,120
+896
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 365
Kawhi Leonard 2,185
+1,820
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0
Kawhi Leonard 249
+249
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 3
Kawhi Leonard 624
+621
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 101
Kawhi Leonard 644
+543
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 189
Kawhi Leonard 766
+577
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 204
Kawhi Leonard 262
+58
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 328
Kawhi Leonard 880
+552
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 532
Kawhi Leonard 1,142
+610
Assists
Steven Adams 68
Kawhi Leonard 432
+364
Steals
Steven Adams 33
Kawhi Leonard 256
+223
Blocks
Steven Adams 67
Kawhi Leonard 99
+32
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 69
Kawhi Leonard 278
+209
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 174
Kawhi Leonard 323
+149

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kawhi Leonard 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%
+10.1
Kawhi Leonard 51.3%
3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams 0.0%
Kawhi Leonard 39.9%
+39.9
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams 53.4%
Kawhi Leonard 84.1%
+30.7
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