Complete Stats Comparison of Steven Adams and Michael Jordan

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Steven Adams and Michael Jordan 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

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)		0
12
seasons
Michael Jordan3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Steven Adams1
(rebounds)		0
8
Playoffs
Michael Jordan3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs
they are tied1
(blocks)

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		3
stats		1
stat
Michael Jordan7
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Steven Adams4
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Michael Jordan7
stats		12
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, Michael Jordan 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 (+2.0), total rebounds (+1.8) and blocks (+0.1)
- Michael Jordan has better averages in points (+21.3), field goals made (+7.7), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+5.3), defensive rebounds (+0.3), assists (+3.8) and steals (+1.5)
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- Michael Jordan has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.3) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Michael Jordan has higher averages in field goals attempted (+16.7), 3-pointers attempted (+1.7) and free throws attempted (+5.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Steven Adams 8.8
Michael Jordan 30.1
+21.3
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 3.7
Michael Jordan 11.4
+7.7
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 6.2
Michael Jordan 22.9
+16.7
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0.0
Michael Jordan 0.5
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 0.0
Michael Jordan 1.7
+1.7
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1.5
Michael Jordan 6.8
+5.3
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2.8
Michael Jordan 8.2
+5.4
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 3.6
+2.0
Michael Jordan 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 4.4
Michael Jordan 4.7
+0.3
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 8.0
+1.8
Michael Jordan 6.2
Assists
Steven Adams 1.5
Michael Jordan 5.3
+3.8
Steals
Steven Adams 0.8
Michael Jordan 2.3
+1.5
Blocks
Steven Adams 0.9
+0.1
Michael Jordan 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1.4
Michael Jordan 2.7
+1.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 2.4
Michael Jordan 2.6
+0.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Steven Adams has more offensive rebounds (+1,127)
- Michael Jordan played more years (+3) and games (+302), and has more points (+25,510), field goals made (+9,374), 3-pointers made (+580), free throws made (+6,182), defensive rebounds (+1,627), total rebounds (+500), assists (+4,478), steals (+1,862) and blocks (+186)
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- Michael Jordan has more turnovers (+1,833) and personal fouls (+961)
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- Michael Jordan has more field goals attempted (+19,730), 3-pointers attempted (+1,761) and free throws attempted (+6,629)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Steven Adams 12
Michael Jordan 15
+3
Games
Steven Adams 770
Michael Jordan 1,072
+302
Points
Steven Adams 6,782
Michael Jordan 32,292
+25,510
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 2,818
Michael Jordan 12,192
+9,374
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 4,807
Michael Jordan 24,537
+19,730
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 1
Michael Jordan 581
+580
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 17
Michael Jordan 1,778
+1,761
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1,145
Michael Jordan 7,327
+6,182
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2,143
Michael Jordan 8,772
+6,629
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 2,795
+1,127
Michael Jordan 1,668
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 3,377
Michael Jordan 5,004
+1,627
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 6,172
Michael Jordan 6,672
+500
Assists
Steven Adams 1,155
Michael Jordan 5,633
+4,478
Steals
Steven Adams 652
Michael Jordan 2,514
+1,862
Blocks
Steven Adams 707
Michael Jordan 893
+186
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1,091
Michael Jordan 2,924
+1,833
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1,822
Michael Jordan 2,783
+961

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Michael Jordan 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%
+8.9
Michael Jordan 49.7%
3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams 5.9%
Michael Jordan 32.7%
+26.8
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams 53.4%
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+30.1

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Steven Adams has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.1) and total rebounds (+0.9)
- Michael Jordan has better averages in points (+25.9), field goals made (+9.1), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+6.8), defensive rebounds (+0.2), assists (+4.8) and steals (+1.6)
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- Michael Jordan has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.2) and personal fouls (+0.6)
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- Michael Jordan has higher averages in field goals attempted (+20.1), 3-pointers attempted (+2.5) and free throws attempted (+7.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Steven Adams 7.5
Michael Jordan 33.4
+25.9
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 3.1
Michael Jordan 12.2
+9.1
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 5.0
Michael Jordan 25.1
+20.1
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0.0
Michael Jordan 0.8
+0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 0.0
Michael Jordan 2.5
+2.5
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1.4
Michael Jordan 8.2
+6.8
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2.6
Michael Jordan 9.9
+7.3
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 2.8
+1.1
Michael Jordan 1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 4.5
Michael Jordan 4.7
+0.2
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 7.3
+0.9
Michael Jordan 6.4
Assists
Steven Adams 0.9
Michael Jordan 5.7
+4.8
Steals
Steven Adams 0.5
Michael Jordan 2.1
+1.6
Blocks
Steven Adams 0.9
Michael Jordan 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 0.9
Michael Jordan 3.1
+2.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 2.4
Michael Jordan 3.0
+0.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Michael Jordan played more years (+5) and games (+106), and has more points (+5,438), field goals made (+1,964), 3-pointers made (+148), free throws made (+1,362), offensive rebounds (+101), defensive rebounds (+519), total rebounds (+620), assists (+954), steals (+343) and blocks (+91)
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- Michael Jordan has more turnovers (+477) and personal fouls (+367)
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- Michael Jordan has more field goals attempted (+4,132), 3-pointers attempted (+443) and free throws attempted (+1,577)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Steven Adams 8
Michael Jordan 13
+5
Games
Steven Adams 73
Michael Jordan 179
+106
Points
Steven Adams 549
Michael Jordan 5,987
+5,438
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 224
Michael Jordan 2,188
+1,964
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 365
Michael Jordan 4,497
+4,132
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0
Michael Jordan 148
+148
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 3
Michael Jordan 446
+443
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 101
Michael Jordan 1,463
+1,362
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 189
Michael Jordan 1,766
+1,577
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 204
Michael Jordan 305
+101
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 328
Michael Jordan 847
+519
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 532
Michael Jordan 1,152
+620
Assists
Steven Adams 68
Michael Jordan 1,022
+954
Steals
Steven Adams 33
Michael Jordan 376
+343
Blocks
Steven Adams 67
Michael Jordan 158
+91
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 69
Michael Jordan 546
+477
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 174
Michael Jordan 541
+367

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Michael Jordan 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%
+12.7
Michael Jordan 48.7%
3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams 0.0%
Michael Jordan 33.2%
+33.2
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams 53.4%
Michael Jordan 82.8%
+29.4
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