Complete Stats Comparison of Tim Duncan and Scottie Pippen

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Tim Duncan and Scottie Pippen 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.

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
Tim Duncan3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
19
seasons
Scottie Pippen2
(assists, steals)
2
(assists, steals)
17
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Tim Duncan3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
18
Playoffs
Scottie Pippen2
(assists, steals)
2
(assists, steals)
16
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Tim Duncan9
stats
10
stats
1
stat
Scottie Pippen3
stats
4
stats
2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Tim Duncan9
stats
9
stats
1
stat
Scottie Pippen3
stats
5
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, Tim Duncan had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Scottie Pippen had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Tim Duncan had better averages in points (+2.9), field goals made (+1.1), free throws made (+1.5), offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+3.5), total rebounds (+4.4) and blocks (+1.4)
- Scottie Pippen had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.8), assists (+2.2) and steals (+1.3)
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- Scottie Pippen had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.4)
- Tim Duncan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.3) and free throws attempted (+2.3)
- Scottie Pippen had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Tim Duncan 19.0
+2.9
Scottie Pippen 16.1
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 7.4
+1.1
Scottie Pippen 6.3
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 14.6
+1.3
Scottie Pippen 13.3
Tim Duncan 0.0
Scottie Pippen 0.8
+0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 0.1
Scottie Pippen 2.5
+2.4
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 4.2
+1.5
Scottie Pippen 2.7
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 6.1
+2.3
Scottie Pippen 3.8
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 2.8
+1.0
Scottie Pippen 1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 8.1
+3.5
Scottie Pippen 4.6
Tim Duncan 10.8
+4.4
Scottie Pippen 6.4
Tim Duncan 3.0
Scottie Pippen 5.2
+2.2
Tim Duncan 0.7
Scottie Pippen 2.0
+1.3
Tim Duncan 2.2
+1.4
Scottie Pippen 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.4
Scottie Pippen 2.8
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.4
Scottie Pippen 2.8
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Tim Duncan had more total points, rebounds and blocks while Scottie Pippen had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Tim Duncan played more years (+2) and games (+214), and had more points (+7,556), field goals made (+2,865), free throws made (+2,774), offensive rebounds (+1,791), defensive rebounds (+5,806), total rebounds (+7,597) and blocks (+2,073)
- Scottie Pippen had more 3-pointers made (+948), assists (+1,910) and steals (+1,282)
- Tim Duncan had more turnovers (+124)
- Scottie Pippen had more personal fouls (+25)
- Tim Duncan had more field goals attempted (+4,634) and free throws attempted (+4,031)
- Scottie Pippen had more 3-pointers attempted (+2,834)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Tim Duncan 19
+2
Scottie Pippen 17
Tim Duncan 1,392
+214
Scottie Pippen 1,178
Tim Duncan 26,496
+7,556
Scottie Pippen 18,940
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 10,285
+2,865
Scottie Pippen 7,420
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 20,334
+4,634
Scottie Pippen 15,700
Tim Duncan 30
Scottie Pippen 978
+948
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 168
Scottie Pippen 3,002
+2,834
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 5,896
+2,774
Scottie Pippen 3,122
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 8,468
+4,031
Scottie Pippen 4,437
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 3,859
+1,791
Scottie Pippen 2,068
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 11,232
+5,806
Scottie Pippen 5,426
Tim Duncan 15,091
+7,597
Scottie Pippen 7,494
Tim Duncan 4,225
Scottie Pippen 6,135
+1,910
Tim Duncan 1,025
Scottie Pippen 2,307
+1,282
Tim Duncan 3,020
+2,073
Scottie Pippen 947
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 3,381
+124
Scottie Pippen 3,257
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 3,304
Scottie Pippen 3,329
+25

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Scottie Pippen had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Tim Duncan had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tim Duncan 50.6%
+3.3
Scottie Pippen 47.3%
3-Point Percentage
Tim Duncan 17.9%
Scottie Pippen 32.6%
+14.7
Free Throw Percentage
Tim Duncan 69.6%
Scottie Pippen 70.4%
+0.8

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Tim Duncan had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Scottie Pippen had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Tim Duncan had better averages in points (+3.1), field goals made (+1.5), free throws made (+1.1), offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+2.9), total rebounds (+3.8) and blocks (+1.4)
- Scottie Pippen had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.0), assists (+2.0) and steals (+1.2)
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- Scottie Pippen had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.5)
- Tim Duncan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.2) and free throws attempted (+1.9)
- Scottie Pippen had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Tim Duncan 20.6
+3.1
Scottie Pippen 17.5
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 7.9
+1.5
Scottie Pippen 6.4
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 15.7
+1.2
Scottie Pippen 14.5
Tim Duncan 0.0
Scottie Pippen 1.0
+1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 0.1
Scottie Pippen 3.2
+3.1
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 4.8
+1.1
Scottie Pippen 3.7
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 7.0
+1.9
Scottie Pippen 5.1
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 3.1
+0.9
Scottie Pippen 2.2
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 8.3
+2.9
Scottie Pippen 5.4
Tim Duncan 11.4
+3.8
Scottie Pippen 7.6
Tim Duncan 3.0
Scottie Pippen 5.0
+2.0
Tim Duncan 0.7
Scottie Pippen 1.9
+1.2
Tim Duncan 2.3
+1.4
Scottie Pippen 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.5
Scottie Pippen 2.9
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.8
Scottie Pippen 3.3
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Tim Duncan had more total points, rebounds and blocks while Scottie Pippen had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Tim Duncan played more years (+2) and games (+43), and had more points (+1,530), field goals made (+640), free throws made (+445), offensive rebounds (+312), defensive rebounds (+964), total rebounds (+1,276) and blocks (+383)
- Scottie Pippen had more 3-pointers made (+195), assists (+284) and steals (+227)
- Tim Duncan had more turnovers (+31) and personal fouls (+14)
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- Tim Duncan had more field goals attempted (+930) and free throws attempted (+699)
- Scottie Pippen had more 3-pointers attempted (+625)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Tim Duncan 18
+2
Scottie Pippen 16
Tim Duncan 251
+43
Scottie Pippen 208
Tim Duncan 5,172
+1,530
Scottie Pippen 3,642
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 1,975
+640
Scottie Pippen 1,335
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 3,939
+930
Scottie Pippen 3,009
Tim Duncan 5
Scottie Pippen 200
+195
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 35
Scottie Pippen 660
+625
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 1,217
+445
Scottie Pippen 772
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 1,766
+699
Scottie Pippen 1,067
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 778
+312
Scottie Pippen 466
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 2,081
+964
Scottie Pippen 1,117
Tim Duncan 2,859
+1,276
Scottie Pippen 1,583
Tim Duncan 764
Scottie Pippen 1,048
+284
Tim Duncan 168
Scottie Pippen 395
+227
Tim Duncan 568
+383
Scottie Pippen 185
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 633
+31
Scottie Pippen 602
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 701
+14
Scottie Pippen 687

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Scottie Pippen had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Tim Duncan had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tim Duncan 50.1%
+5.7
Scottie Pippen 44.4%
3-Point Percentage
Tim Duncan 14.3%
Scottie Pippen 30.3%
+16.0
Free Throw Percentage
Tim Duncan 68.9%
Scottie Pippen 72.4%
+3.5