Complete Stats Comparison of Tim Duncan and Stephon Marbury

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Tim Duncan and Stephon Marbury 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 Duncan2
(rebounds, blocks)
4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)
19
seasons
Stephon Marbury3
(points, assists, steals)
1
(assists)
13
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)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
18
Playoffs
Stephon Marbury2
(assists, steals)
0
5
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Tim Duncan6
stats
10
stats
1
stat
Stephon Marbury5
stats
4
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
Tim Duncan7
stats
11
stats
1
stat
Stephon Marbury5
stats
3
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, Stephon Marbury had better averages in points, assists and steals while Tim Duncan had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Tim Duncan had better averages in field goals made (+0.6), offensive rebounds (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+5.8), total rebounds (+7.8) and blocks (+2.1)
- Stephon Marbury had better averages in points (+0.3), 3-pointers made (+1.2), free throws made (+0.3), assists (+4.6) and steals (+0.5)
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- Stephon Marbury had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.6)
- Tim Duncan had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.4)
- Stephon Marbury had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.1) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Tim Duncan 19.0
Stephon Marbury 19.3
+0.3
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 7.4
+0.6
Stephon Marbury 6.8
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 14.6
Stephon Marbury 15.7
+1.1
Tim Duncan 0.0
Stephon Marbury 1.2
+1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 0.1
Stephon Marbury 3.6
+3.5
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 4.2
Stephon Marbury 4.5
+0.3
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 6.1
+0.4
Stephon Marbury 5.7
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 2.8
+2.1
Stephon Marbury 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 8.1
+5.8
Stephon Marbury 2.3
Tim Duncan 10.8
+7.8
Stephon Marbury 3.0
Tim Duncan 3.0
Stephon Marbury 7.6
+4.6
Tim Duncan 0.7
Stephon Marbury 1.2
+0.5
Tim Duncan 2.2
+2.1
Stephon Marbury 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.4
Stephon Marbury 3.0
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.4
Stephon Marbury 2.4

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, steals and blocks while Stephon Marbury had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Tim Duncan played more years (+6) and games (+546), and had more points (+10,199), field goals made (+4,516), free throws made (+2,128), offensive rebounds (+3,280), defensive rebounds (+9,295), total rebounds (+12,575), steals (+3) and blocks (+2,899)
- Stephon Marbury had more 3-pointers made (+961) and assists (+2,246)
- Tim Duncan had more turnovers (+834) and personal fouls (+1,290)
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- Tim Duncan had more field goals attempted (+7,010) and free throws attempted (+3,664)
- Stephon Marbury had more 3-pointers attempted (+2,880)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Tim Duncan 19
+6
Stephon Marbury 13
Tim Duncan 1,392
+546
Stephon Marbury 846
Tim Duncan 26,496
+10,199
Stephon Marbury 16,297
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 10,285
+4,516
Stephon Marbury 5,769
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 20,334
+7,010
Stephon Marbury 13,324
Tim Duncan 30
Stephon Marbury 991
+961
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 168
Stephon Marbury 3,048
+2,880
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 5,896
+2,128
Stephon Marbury 3,768
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 8,468
+3,664
Stephon Marbury 4,804
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 3,859
+3,280
Stephon Marbury 579
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 11,232
+9,295
Stephon Marbury 1,937
Tim Duncan 15,091
+12,575
Stephon Marbury 2,516
Tim Duncan 4,225
Stephon Marbury 6,471
+2,246
Tim Duncan 1,025
+3
Stephon Marbury 1,022
Tim Duncan 3,020
+2,899
Stephon Marbury 121
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 3,381
+834
Stephon Marbury 2,547
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 3,304
+1,290
Stephon Marbury 2,014

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Stephon Marbury 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%
+7.3
Stephon Marbury 43.3%
3-Point Percentage
Tim Duncan 17.9%
Stephon Marbury 32.5%
+14.6
Free Throw Percentage
Tim Duncan 69.6%
Stephon Marbury 78.4%
+8.8

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 Stephon Marbury had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Tim Duncan had better averages in points (+8.0), field goals made (+3.2), free throws made (+2.5), offensive rebounds (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+6.4), total rebounds (+8.8) and blocks (+2.3)
- Stephon Marbury had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.8), assists (+1.6) and steals (+0.2)
- Tim Duncan had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Tim Duncan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.5) and free throws attempted (+3.9)
- Stephon Marbury had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.0)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Tim Duncan 20.6
+8.0
Stephon Marbury 12.6
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 7.9
+3.2
Stephon Marbury 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 15.7
+2.5
Stephon Marbury 13.2
Tim Duncan 0.0
Stephon Marbury 0.8
+0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 0.1
Stephon Marbury 3.1
+3.0
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 4.8
+2.5
Stephon Marbury 2.3
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 7.0
+3.9
Stephon Marbury 3.1
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 3.1
+2.5
Stephon Marbury 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 8.3
+6.4
Stephon Marbury 1.9
Tim Duncan 11.4
+8.8
Stephon Marbury 2.6
Tim Duncan 3.0
Stephon Marbury 4.6
+1.6
Tim Duncan 0.7
Stephon Marbury 0.9
+0.2
Tim Duncan 2.3
+2.3
Stephon Marbury 0.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.5
+0.2
Stephon Marbury 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.8
+0.5
Stephon Marbury 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Tim Duncan had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Stephon Marbury.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Tim Duncan played more years (+13) and games (+219), and had more points (+4,770), field goals made (+1,825), free throws made (+1,142), offensive rebounds (+758), defensive rebounds (+2,019), total rebounds (+2,777), assists (+618), steals (+139) and blocks (+568)
- Stephon Marbury had more 3-pointers made (+22)
- Tim Duncan had more turnovers (+559) and personal fouls (+626)
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- Tim Duncan had more field goals attempted (+3,517) and free throws attempted (+1,666)
- Stephon Marbury had more 3-pointers attempted (+64)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Tim Duncan 18
+13
Stephon Marbury 5
Tim Duncan 251
+219
Stephon Marbury 32
Tim Duncan 5,172
+4,770
Stephon Marbury 402
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 1,975
+1,825
Stephon Marbury 150
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 3,939
+3,517
Stephon Marbury 422
Tim Duncan 5
Stephon Marbury 27
+22
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 35
Stephon Marbury 99
+64
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 1,217
+1,142
Stephon Marbury 75
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 1,766
+1,666
Stephon Marbury 100
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 778
+758
Stephon Marbury 20
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 2,081
+2,019
Stephon Marbury 62
Tim Duncan 2,859
+2,777
Stephon Marbury 82
Tim Duncan 764
+618
Stephon Marbury 146
Tim Duncan 168
+139
Stephon Marbury 29
Tim Duncan 568
+568
Stephon Marbury 0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 633
+559
Stephon Marbury 74
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 701
+626
Stephon Marbury 75

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Stephon Marbury 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%
+14.6
Stephon Marbury 35.5%
3-Point Percentage
Tim Duncan 14.3%
Stephon Marbury 27.3%
+13.0
Free Throw Percentage
Tim Duncan 68.9%
Stephon Marbury 75.0%
+6.1