Complete Stats Comparison of Vlade Divac and Michael Jordan

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Vlade Divac and Michael Jordan 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
Vlade Divac2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		16
seasons
Michael Jordan3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		15
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Vlade Divac2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		14
Playoffs
Michael Jordan3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Vlade Divac5
stats		7
stats		0
stats
Michael Jordan7
stats		7
stats		3
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Vlade Divac5
stats		5
stats		0
stats
Michael Jordan7
stats		9
stats		3
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, Michael Jordan had better averages in points, assists and steals while Vlade Divac had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Vlade Divac had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+1.0), total rebounds (+2.0) and blocks (+0.6)
- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+18.3), field goals made (+6.8), 3-pointers made (+0.4), free throws made (+4.3), assists (+2.2) and steals (+1.2)
- Vlade Divac had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.5)
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- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+13.6), 3-pointers attempted (+1.3) and free throws attempted (+4.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Vlade Divac 11.8
Michael Jordan 30.1
+18.3
Field Goals Made
Vlade Divac 4.6
Michael Jordan 11.4
+6.8
Field Goals Attempted
Vlade Divac 9.3
Michael Jordan 22.9
+13.6
3-Pointers Made
Vlade Divac 0.1
Michael Jordan 0.5
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Vlade Divac 0.4
Michael Jordan 1.7
+1.3
Free Throws Made
Vlade Divac 2.5
Michael Jordan 6.8
+4.3
Free Throws Attempted
Vlade Divac 3.7
Michael Jordan 8.2
+4.5
Offensive Rebounds
Vlade Divac 2.5
+0.9
Michael Jordan 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Vlade Divac 5.7
+1.0
Michael Jordan 4.7
Total Rebounds
Vlade Divac 8.2
+2.0
Michael Jordan 6.2
Assists
Vlade Divac 3.1
Michael Jordan 5.3
+2.2
Steals
Vlade Divac 1.1
Michael Jordan 2.3
+1.2
Blocks
Vlade Divac 1.4
+0.6
Michael Jordan 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vlade Divac 2.2
Michael Jordan 2.7
+0.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vlade Divac 3.2
+0.6
Michael Jordan 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Michael Jordan had more total points, assists and steals while Vlade Divac had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Vlade Divac played more years (+1) and games (+62), and had more offensive rebounds (+1,213), defensive rebounds (+1,441), total rebounds (+2,654) and blocks (+738)
- Michael Jordan had more points (+18,894), field goals made (+6,987), 3-pointers made (+481), free throws made (+4,439), assists (+2,092) and steals (+1,226)
- Vlade Divac had more personal fouls (+826)
- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+454)
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- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+14,027), 3-pointers attempted (+1,352) and free throws attempted (+4,596)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Vlade Divac 16
+1
Michael Jordan 15
Games
Vlade Divac 1,134
+62
Michael Jordan 1,072
Points
Vlade Divac 13,398
Michael Jordan 32,292
+18,894
Field Goals Made
Vlade Divac 5,205
Michael Jordan 12,192
+6,987
Field Goals Attempted
Vlade Divac 10,510
Michael Jordan 24,537
+14,027
3-Pointers Made
Vlade Divac 100
Michael Jordan 581
+481
3-Pointers Attempted
Vlade Divac 426
Michael Jordan 1,778
+1,352
Free Throws Made
Vlade Divac 2,888
Michael Jordan 7,327
+4,439
Free Throws Attempted
Vlade Divac 4,176
Michael Jordan 8,772
+4,596
Offensive Rebounds
Vlade Divac 2,881
+1,213
Michael Jordan 1,668
Defensive Rebounds
Vlade Divac 6,445
+1,441
Michael Jordan 5,004
Total Rebounds
Vlade Divac 9,326
+2,654
Michael Jordan 6,672
Assists
Vlade Divac 3,541
Michael Jordan 5,633
+2,092
Steals
Vlade Divac 1,288
Michael Jordan 2,514
+1,226
Blocks
Vlade Divac 1,631
+738
Michael Jordan 893
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vlade Divac 2,470
Michael Jordan 2,924
+454
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vlade Divac 3,609
+826
Michael Jordan 2,783

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Michael Jordan had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Vlade Divac.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vlade Divac 49.5%
Michael Jordan 49.7%
+0.2
3-Point Percentage
Vlade Divac 23.5%
Michael Jordan 32.7%
+9.2
Free Throw Percentage
Vlade Divac 69.2%
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+14.3

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Michael Jordan had better averages in points, assists and steals while Vlade Divac had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Vlade Divac had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+0.3), total rebounds (+1.1) and blocks (+0.5)
- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+21.3), field goals made (+7.7), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+5.1), assists (+3.3) and steals (+1.1)
- Vlade Divac had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.0)
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- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+15.8), 3-pointers attempted (+2.1) and free throws attempted (+5.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Vlade Divac 12.1
Michael Jordan 33.4
+21.3
Field Goals Made
Vlade Divac 4.5
Michael Jordan 12.2
+7.7
Field Goals Attempted
Vlade Divac 9.3
Michael Jordan 25.1
+15.8
3-Pointers Made
Vlade Divac 0.1
Michael Jordan 0.8
+0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Vlade Divac 0.4
Michael Jordan 2.5
+2.1
Free Throws Made
Vlade Divac 3.1
Michael Jordan 8.2
+5.1
Free Throws Attempted
Vlade Divac 4.2
Michael Jordan 9.9
+5.7
Offensive Rebounds
Vlade Divac 2.5
+0.8
Michael Jordan 1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Vlade Divac 5.0
+0.3
Michael Jordan 4.7
Total Rebounds
Vlade Divac 7.5
+1.1
Michael Jordan 6.4
Assists
Vlade Divac 2.4
Michael Jordan 5.7
+3.3
Steals
Vlade Divac 1.0
Michael Jordan 2.1
+1.1
Blocks
Vlade Divac 1.4
+0.5
Michael Jordan 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vlade Divac 2.1
Michael Jordan 3.1
+1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vlade Divac 3.6
+0.6
Michael Jordan 3.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Michael Jordan had more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Vlade Divac had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Vlade Divac played more years (+1) and had more offensive rebounds (+2) and blocks (+7)
- Michael Jordan played more games (+58) and had more points (+4,519), field goals made (+1,647), 3-pointers made (+135), free throws made (+1,090), defensive rebounds (+241), total rebounds (+239), assists (+736) and steals (+259)
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- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+286) and personal fouls (+102)
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- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+3,369), 3-pointers attempted (+392) and free throws attempted (+1,256)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Vlade Divac 14
+1
Michael Jordan 13
Games
Vlade Divac 121
Michael Jordan 179
+58
Points
Vlade Divac 1,468
Michael Jordan 5,987
+4,519
Field Goals Made
Vlade Divac 541
Michael Jordan 2,188
+1,647
Field Goals Attempted
Vlade Divac 1,128
Michael Jordan 4,497
+3,369
3-Pointers Made
Vlade Divac 13
Michael Jordan 148
+135
3-Pointers Attempted
Vlade Divac 54
Michael Jordan 446
+392
Free Throws Made
Vlade Divac 373
Michael Jordan 1,463
+1,090
Free Throws Attempted
Vlade Divac 510
Michael Jordan 1,766
+1,256
Offensive Rebounds
Vlade Divac 307
+2
Michael Jordan 305
Defensive Rebounds
Vlade Divac 606
Michael Jordan 847
+241
Total Rebounds
Vlade Divac 913
Michael Jordan 1,152
+239
Assists
Vlade Divac 286
Michael Jordan 1,022
+736
Steals
Vlade Divac 117
Michael Jordan 376
+259
Blocks
Vlade Divac 165
+7
Michael Jordan 158
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Vlade Divac 260
Michael Jordan 546
+286
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Vlade Divac 439
Michael Jordan 541
+102

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Michael Jordan had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Vlade Divac.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vlade Divac 48.0%
Michael Jordan 48.7%
+0.7
3-Point Percentage
Vlade Divac 24.1%
Michael Jordan 33.2%
+9.1
Free Throw Percentage
Vlade Divac 73.1%
Michael Jordan 82.8%
+9.7
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