Complete Stats Comparison of Vince Carter and Tim Hardaway

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Vince Carter and Tim Hardaway 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
Vince Carter2
(rebounds, blocks)
4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)
22
seasons
Tim Hardaway3
(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
Vince Carter3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)
11
Playoffs
Tim Hardaway2
(assists, steals)
1
(assists)
9
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Vince Carter6
stats
11
stats
3
stats
Tim Hardaway6
stats
3
stats
0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Vince Carter8
stats
11
stats
3
stats
Tim Hardaway4
stats
3
stats
0
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 Hardaway had better averages in points, assists and steals while Vince Carter had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Vince Carter had better averages in free throws made (+0.2), offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+0.5), total rebounds (+1.0) and blocks (+0.5)
- Tim Hardaway had better averages in points (+1.0), field goals made (+0.5), 3-pointers made (+0.3), assists (+5.1) and steals (+0.6)
- Vince Carter had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Tim Hardaway had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.2)
- Vince Carter had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.1)
- Tim Hardaway had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.3) and 3-pointers attempted (+1.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Vince Carter 16.7
Tim Hardaway 17.7
+1.0
Field Goals Made
Vince Carter 6.0
Tim Hardaway 6.5
+0.5
Field Goals Attempted
Vince Carter 13.8
Tim Hardaway 15.1
+1.3
Vince Carter 1.5
Tim Hardaway 1.8
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Vince Carter 4.0
Tim Hardaway 5.0
+1.0
Free Throws Made
Vince Carter 3.1
+0.2
Tim Hardaway 2.9
Free Throws Attempted
Vince Carter 3.9
+0.1
Tim Hardaway 3.8
Offensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 1.1
+0.5
Tim Hardaway 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 3.2
+0.5
Tim Hardaway 2.7
Vince Carter 4.3
+1.0
Tim Hardaway 3.3
Vince Carter 3.1
Tim Hardaway 8.2
+5.1
Vince Carter 1.0
Tim Hardaway 1.6
+0.6
Vince Carter 0.6
+0.5
Tim Hardaway 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 1.7
Tim Hardaway 2.9
+1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 2.6
+0.3
Tim Hardaway 2.3

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, rebounds, steals and blocks while Tim Hardaway had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Vince Carter played more years (+9) and games (+674), and had more points (+10,355), field goals made (+3,653), 3-pointers made (+748), free throws made (+2,301), offensive rebounds (+1,114), defensive rebounds (+2,637), total rebounds (+3,751), steals (+102) and blocks (+759)
- Tim Hardaway had more assists (+2,381)
- Vince Carter had more turnovers (+109) and personal fouls (+1,968)
-
- Vince Carter had more field goals attempted (+8,263), 3-pointers attempted (+1,823) and free throws attempted (+2,819)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Vince Carter 22
+9
Tim Hardaway 13
Vince Carter 1,541
+674
Tim Hardaway 867
Vince Carter 25,728
+10,355
Tim Hardaway 15,373
Field Goals Made
Vince Carter 9,293
+3,653
Tim Hardaway 5,640
Field Goals Attempted
Vince Carter 21,339
+8,263
Tim Hardaway 13,076
Vince Carter 2,290
+748
Tim Hardaway 1,542
3-Pointers Attempted
Vince Carter 6,168
+1,823
Tim Hardaway 4,345
Free Throws Made
Vince Carter 4,852
+2,301
Tim Hardaway 2,551
Free Throws Attempted
Vince Carter 6,082
+2,819
Tim Hardaway 3,263
Offensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 1,658
+1,114
Tim Hardaway 544
Defensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 4,948
+2,637
Tim Hardaway 2,311
Vince Carter 6,606
+3,751
Tim Hardaway 2,855
Vince Carter 4,714
Tim Hardaway 7,095
+2,381
Vince Carter 1,530
+102
Tim Hardaway 1,428
Vince Carter 888
+759
Tim Hardaway 129
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 2,590
+109
Tim Hardaway 2,481
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 3,995
+1,968
Tim Hardaway 2,027

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Vince Carter had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Tim Hardaway.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vince Carter 43.5%
+0.4
Tim Hardaway 43.1%
3-Point Percentage
Vince Carter 37.1%
+1.6
Tim Hardaway 35.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Vince Carter 79.8%
+1.6
Tim Hardaway 78.2%

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, rebounds and blocks while Tim Hardaway had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Vince Carter had better averages in points (+1.3), field goals made (+0.4), free throws made (+1.0), offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+1.4), total rebounds (+2.3) and blocks (+0.3)
- Tim Hardaway had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.6), assists (+3.4) and steals (+0.5)
- Vince Carter had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
- Tim Hardaway had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.0)
- Vince Carter had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.3) and free throws attempted (+0.9)
- Tim Hardaway had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Vince Carter 18.1
+1.3
Tim Hardaway 16.8
Field Goals Made
Vince Carter 6.3
+0.4
Tim Hardaway 5.9
Field Goals Attempted
Vince Carter 15.2
+0.3
Tim Hardaway 14.9
Vince Carter 1.4
Tim Hardaway 2.0
+0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Vince Carter 4.0
Tim Hardaway 6.1
+2.1
Free Throws Made
Vince Carter 4.1
+1.0
Tim Hardaway 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Vince Carter 5.1
+0.9
Tim Hardaway 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 1.5
+0.9
Tim Hardaway 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 3.9
+1.4
Tim Hardaway 2.5
Vince Carter 5.4
+2.3
Tim Hardaway 3.1
Vince Carter 3.4
Tim Hardaway 6.8
+3.4
Vince Carter 1.1
Tim Hardaway 1.6
+0.5
Vince Carter 0.5
+0.3
Tim Hardaway 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 1.9
Tim Hardaway 2.9
+1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 2.9
+0.7
Tim Hardaway 2.2

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, rebounds, steals and blocks while Tim Hardaway had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Vince Carter played more years (+2) and games (+32), and had more points (+650), field goals made (+228), 3-pointers made (+9), free throws made (+185), offensive rebounds (+98), defensive rebounds (+207), total rebounds (+305), steals (+6) and blocks (+38)
- Tim Hardaway had more assists (+87)
- Vince Carter had more turnovers (+3) and personal fouls (+135)
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- Vince Carter had more field goals attempted (+503), 3-pointers attempted (+8) and free throws attempted (+219)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Vince Carter 11
+2
Tim Hardaway 9
Vince Carter 88
+32
Tim Hardaway 56
Vince Carter 1,593
+650
Tim Hardaway 943
Field Goals Made
Vince Carter 557
+228
Tim Hardaway 329
Field Goals Attempted
Vince Carter 1,340
+503
Tim Hardaway 837
Vince Carter 119
+9
Tim Hardaway 110
3-Pointers Attempted
Vince Carter 352
+8
Tim Hardaway 344
Free Throws Made
Vince Carter 360
+185
Tim Hardaway 175
Free Throws Attempted
Vince Carter 452
+219
Tim Hardaway 233
Offensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 131
+98
Tim Hardaway 33
Defensive Rebounds
Vince Carter 346
+207
Tim Hardaway 139
Vince Carter 477
+305
Tim Hardaway 172
Vince Carter 295
Tim Hardaway 382
+87
Vince Carter 94
+6
Tim Hardaway 88
Vince Carter 47
+38
Tim Hardaway 9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 168
+3
Tim Hardaway 165
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vince Carter 257
+135
Tim Hardaway 122

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Vince Carter had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Tim Hardaway.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vince Carter 41.6%
+2.3
Tim Hardaway 39.3%
3-Point Percentage
Vince Carter 33.8%
+1.8
Tim Hardaway 32.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Vince Carter 79.6%
+4.5
Tim Hardaway 75.1%