Complete Stats Comparison of Vince Carter and Dikembe Mutombo

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Vince Carter and Dikembe Mutombo 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
Vince Carter3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		22
seasons
Dikembe Mutombo2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Vince Carter3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		11
Playoffs
Dikembe Mutombo2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Vince Carter8
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo4
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Vince Carter6
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo6
stats		7
stats		1
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, Vince Carter had better averages in points, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Vince Carter had better averages in points (+6.9), field goals made (+2.5), 3-pointers made (+1.5), free throws made (+0.3), assists (+2.1) and steals (+0.6)
- Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+3.9), total rebounds (+6.0) and blocks (+2.2)
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- Dikembe Mutombo had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.2)
- Vince Carter had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.1) and 3-pointers attempted (+4.0)
- Dikembe Mutombo had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Vince Carter 16.7
+6.9
Dikembe Mutombo 9.8
Field Goals Made
Vince Carter 6.0
+2.5
Dikembe Mutombo 3.5
Field Goals Attempted
Vince Carter 13.8
+7.1
Dikembe Mutombo 6.7
3-Pointers Made
Vince Carter 1.5
+1.5
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Vince Carter 4.0
+4.0
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
Vince Carter 3.1
+0.3
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Vince Carter 3.9
Dikembe Mutombo 4.1
+0.2
Offensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 1.1
Dikembe Mutombo 3.2
+2.1
Defensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 3.2
Dikembe Mutombo 7.1
+3.9
Total Rebounds
Vince Carter 4.3
Dikembe Mutombo 10.3
+6.0
Assists
Vince Carter 3.1
+2.1
Dikembe Mutombo 1.0
Steals
Vince Carter 1.0
+0.6
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
Vince Carter 0.6
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+2.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 1.7
Dikembe Mutombo 1.8
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 2.6
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+0.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Vince Carter had more total points, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Vince Carter played more years (+4) and games (+345), and had more points (+13,999), field goals made (+5,124), 3-pointers made (+2,290), free throws made (+1,461), assists (+3,474) and steals (+1,036)
- Dikembe Mutombo had more offensive rebounds (+2,150), defensive rebounds (+3,603), total rebounds (+5,753) and blocks (+2,401)
- Vince Carter had more turnovers (+417) and personal fouls (+612)
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- Vince Carter had more field goals attempted (+13,294), 3-pointers attempted (+6,166) and free throws attempted (+1,122)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Vince Carter 22
+4
Dikembe Mutombo 18
Games
Vince Carter 1,541
+345
Dikembe Mutombo 1,196
Points
Vince Carter 25,728
+13,999
Dikembe Mutombo 11,729
Field Goals Made
Vince Carter 9,293
+5,124
Dikembe Mutombo 4,169
Field Goals Attempted
Vince Carter 21,339
+13,294
Dikembe Mutombo 8,045
3-Pointers Made
Vince Carter 2,290
+2,290
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Vince Carter 6,168
+6,166
Dikembe Mutombo 2
Free Throws Made
Vince Carter 4,852
+1,461
Dikembe Mutombo 3,391
Free Throws Attempted
Vince Carter 6,082
+1,122
Dikembe Mutombo 4,960
Offensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 1,658
Dikembe Mutombo 3,808
+2,150
Defensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 4,948
Dikembe Mutombo 8,551
+3,603
Total Rebounds
Vince Carter 6,606
Dikembe Mutombo 12,359
+5,753
Assists
Vince Carter 4,714
+3,474
Dikembe Mutombo 1,240
Steals
Vince Carter 1,530
+1,036
Dikembe Mutombo 494
Blocks
Vince Carter 888
Dikembe Mutombo 3,289
+2,401
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 2,590
+417
Dikembe Mutombo 2,173
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 3,995
+612
Dikembe Mutombo 3,383

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Vince Carter had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dikembe Mutombo had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vince Carter 43.5%
Dikembe Mutombo 51.8%
+8.3
3-Point Percentage
Vince Carter 37.1%
+37.1
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Vince Carter 79.8%
+11.4
Dikembe Mutombo 68.4%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Vince Carter had better averages in points, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Vince Carter had better averages in points (+9.0), field goals made (+3.3), 3-pointers made (+1.4), free throws made (+1.0), assists (+2.6) and steals (+0.7)
- Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+2.7), total rebounds (+4.1) and blocks (+2.0)
- Vince Carter had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Vince Carter had higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.4), 3-pointers attempted (+4.0) and free throws attempted (+0.7)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Vince Carter 18.1
+9.0
Dikembe Mutombo 9.1
Field Goals Made
Vince Carter 6.3
+3.3
Dikembe Mutombo 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Vince Carter 15.2
+9.4
Dikembe Mutombo 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Vince Carter 1.4
+1.4
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Vince Carter 4.0
+4.0
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
Vince Carter 4.1
+1.0
Dikembe Mutombo 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Vince Carter 5.1
+0.7
Dikembe Mutombo 4.4
Offensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 1.5
Dikembe Mutombo 2.9
+1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 3.9
Dikembe Mutombo 6.6
+2.7
Total Rebounds
Vince Carter 5.4
Dikembe Mutombo 9.5
+4.1
Assists
Vince Carter 3.4
+2.6
Dikembe Mutombo 0.8
Steals
Vince Carter 1.1
+0.7
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
Vince Carter 0.5
Dikembe Mutombo 2.5
+2.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 1.9
+0.4
Dikembe Mutombo 1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 2.9
+0.3
Dikembe Mutombo 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Vince Carter had more total points, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Vince Carter had more points (+675), field goals made (+254), 3-pointers made (+119), free throws made (+48), assists (+217) and steals (+54)
- Dikembe Mutombo played more years (+2) and games (+13), and had more offensive rebounds (+165), defensive rebounds (+320), total rebounds (+485) and blocks (+204)
- Vince Carter had more turnovers (+19)
- Dikembe Mutombo had more personal fouls (+2)
- Vince Carter had more field goals attempted (+754), 3-pointers attempted (+351) and free throws attempted (+8)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Vince Carter 11
Dikembe Mutombo 13
+2
Games
Vince Carter 88
Dikembe Mutombo 101
+13
Points
Vince Carter 1,593
+675
Dikembe Mutombo 918
Field Goals Made
Vince Carter 557
+254
Dikembe Mutombo 303
Field Goals Attempted
Vince Carter 1,340
+754
Dikembe Mutombo 586
3-Pointers Made
Vince Carter 119
+119
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Vince Carter 352
+351
Dikembe Mutombo 1
Free Throws Made
Vince Carter 360
+48
Dikembe Mutombo 312
Free Throws Attempted
Vince Carter 452
+8
Dikembe Mutombo 444
Offensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 131
Dikembe Mutombo 296
+165
Defensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 346
Dikembe Mutombo 666
+320
Total Rebounds
Vince Carter 477
Dikembe Mutombo 962
+485
Assists
Vince Carter 295
+217
Dikembe Mutombo 78
Steals
Vince Carter 94
+54
Dikembe Mutombo 40
Blocks
Vince Carter 47
Dikembe Mutombo 251
+204
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 168
+19
Dikembe Mutombo 149
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 257
Dikembe Mutombo 259
+2

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Vince Carter had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dikembe Mutombo had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vince Carter 41.6%
Dikembe Mutombo 51.7%
+10.1
3-Point Percentage
Vince Carter 33.8%
+33.8
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Vince Carter 79.6%
+9.3
Dikembe Mutombo 70.3%
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