Complete Stats Comparison of Vince Carter and Pau Gasol

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Vince Carter and Pau Gasol 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 Carter1
(steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		22
seasons
Pau Gasol4
(points, rebounds, assists, 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)		1
(steals)		11
Playoffs
Pau Gasol2
(rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, 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
Vince Carter3
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Pau Gasol9
stats		5
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Vince Carter6
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Pau Gasol6
stats		10
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, Pau Gasol had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Vince Carter had better average in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Vince Carter had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.4) and steals (+0.5)
- Pau Gasol had better averages in points (+0.3), field goals made (+0.5), free throws made (+0.8), offensive rebounds (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+3.5), total rebounds (+4.9), assists (+0.1) and blocks (+1.0)
- Vince Carter had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- Pau Gasol had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.5)
- Vince Carter had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.0) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.6)
- Pau Gasol had higher average in free throws attempted (+1.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Vince Carter 16.7
Pau Gasol 17.0
+0.3
Field Goals Made
Vince Carter 6.0
Pau Gasol 6.5
+0.5
Field Goals Attempted
Vince Carter 13.8
+1.0
Pau Gasol 12.8
3-Pointers Made
Vince Carter 1.5
+1.4
Pau Gasol 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Vince Carter 4.0
+3.6
Pau Gasol 0.4
Free Throws Made
Vince Carter 3.1
Pau Gasol 3.9
+0.8
Free Throws Attempted
Vince Carter 3.9
Pau Gasol 5.1
+1.2
Offensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 1.1
Pau Gasol 2.5
+1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 3.2
Pau Gasol 6.7
+3.5
Total Rebounds
Vince Carter 4.3
Pau Gasol 9.2
+4.9
Assists
Vince Carter 3.1
Pau Gasol 3.2
+0.1
Steals
Vince Carter 1.0
+0.5
Pau Gasol 0.5
Blocks
Vince Carter 0.6
Pau Gasol 1.6
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 1.7
Pau Gasol 2.2
+0.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 2.6
+0.5
Pau Gasol 2.1

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 Pau Gasol had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Vince Carter played more years (+4) and games (+315), and had more points (+4,834), field goals made (+1,313), 3-pointers made (+2,111), free throws made (+97), assists (+789) and steals (+924)
- Pau Gasol had more offensive rebounds (+1,427), defensive rebounds (+3,272), total rebounds (+4,699) and blocks (+1,053)
- Vince Carter had more personal fouls (+1,363)
- Pau Gasol had more turnovers (+48)
- Vince Carter had more field goals attempted (+5,610) and 3-pointers attempted (+5,682)
- Pau Gasol had more free throws attempted (+229)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Vince Carter 22
+4
Pau Gasol 18
Games
Vince Carter 1,541
+315
Pau Gasol 1,226
Points
Vince Carter 25,728
+4,834
Pau Gasol 20,894
Field Goals Made
Vince Carter 9,293
+1,313
Pau Gasol 7,980
Field Goals Attempted
Vince Carter 21,339
+5,610
Pau Gasol 15,729
3-Pointers Made
Vince Carter 2,290
+2,111
Pau Gasol 179
3-Pointers Attempted
Vince Carter 6,168
+5,682
Pau Gasol 486
Free Throws Made
Vince Carter 4,852
+97
Pau Gasol 4,755
Free Throws Attempted
Vince Carter 6,082
Pau Gasol 6,311
+229
Offensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 1,658
Pau Gasol 3,085
+1,427
Defensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 4,948
Pau Gasol 8,220
+3,272
Total Rebounds
Vince Carter 6,606
Pau Gasol 11,305
+4,699
Assists
Vince Carter 4,714
+789
Pau Gasol 3,925
Steals
Vince Carter 1,530
+924
Pau Gasol 606
Blocks
Vince Carter 888
Pau Gasol 1,941
+1,053
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 2,590
Pau Gasol 2,638
+48
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 3,995
+1,363
Pau Gasol 2,632

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 Pau Gasol had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vince Carter 43.5%
Pau Gasol 50.7%
+7.2
3-Point Percentage
Vince Carter 37.1%
+0.3
Pau Gasol 36.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Vince Carter 79.8%
+4.5
Pau Gasol 75.3%

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 Pau Gasol had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Vince Carter had better averages in points (+2.7), field goals made (+0.3), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+0.7), assists (+0.2) and steals (+0.6)
- Pau Gasol had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+2.5), total rebounds (+3.8) and blocks (+1.2)
- Vince Carter had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Vince Carter had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.4), 3-pointers attempted (+3.7) and free throws attempted (+0.5)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Vince Carter 18.1
+2.7
Pau Gasol 15.4
Field Goals Made
Vince Carter 6.3
+0.3
Pau Gasol 6.0
Field Goals Attempted
Vince Carter 15.2
+3.4
Pau Gasol 11.8
3-Pointers Made
Vince Carter 1.4
+1.3
Pau Gasol 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Vince Carter 4.0
+3.7
Pau Gasol 0.3
Free Throws Made
Vince Carter 4.1
+0.7
Pau Gasol 3.4
Free Throws Attempted
Vince Carter 5.1
+0.5
Pau Gasol 4.6
Offensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 1.5
Pau Gasol 2.7
+1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 3.9
Pau Gasol 6.4
+2.5
Total Rebounds
Vince Carter 5.4
Pau Gasol 9.2
+3.8
Assists
Vince Carter 3.4
+0.2
Pau Gasol 3.2
Steals
Vince Carter 1.1
+0.6
Pau Gasol 0.5
Blocks
Vince Carter 0.5
Pau Gasol 1.7
+1.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 1.9
+0.1
Pau Gasol 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 2.9
+0.3
Pau Gasol 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Vince Carter had more 3-pointers made (+108) and steals (+23)
- Pau Gasol played more years (+1) and games (+48), and had more points (+505), field goals made (+255), free throws made (+103), offensive rebounds (+242), defensive rebounds (+527), total rebounds (+769), assists (+143) and blocks (+186)
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- Pau Gasol had more turnovers (+82) and personal fouls (+99)
- Vince Carter had more 3-pointers attempted (+315)
- Pau Gasol had more field goals attempted (+260) and free throws attempted (+173)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Vince Carter 11
Pau Gasol 12
+1
Games
Vince Carter 88
Pau Gasol 136
+48
Points
Vince Carter 1,593
Pau Gasol 2,098
+505
Field Goals Made
Vince Carter 557
Pau Gasol 812
+255
Field Goals Attempted
Vince Carter 1,340
Pau Gasol 1,600
+260
3-Pointers Made
Vince Carter 119
+108
Pau Gasol 11
3-Pointers Attempted
Vince Carter 352
+315
Pau Gasol 37
Free Throws Made
Vince Carter 360
Pau Gasol 463
+103
Free Throws Attempted
Vince Carter 452
Pau Gasol 625
+173
Offensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 131
Pau Gasol 373
+242
Defensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 346
Pau Gasol 873
+527
Total Rebounds
Vince Carter 477
Pau Gasol 1,246
+769
Assists
Vince Carter 295
Pau Gasol 438
+143
Steals
Vince Carter 94
+23
Pau Gasol 71
Blocks
Vince Carter 47
Pau Gasol 233
+186
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 168
Pau Gasol 250
+82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 257
Pau Gasol 356
+99

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 Pau Gasol had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vince Carter 41.6%
Pau Gasol 50.8%
+9.2
3-Point Percentage
Vince Carter 33.8%
+4.1
Pau Gasol 29.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Vince Carter 79.6%
+5.5
Pau Gasol 74.1%
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