Complete Stats Comparison of Wilt Chamberlain and Arvydas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Wilt Chamberlain and Arvydas Sabonis 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 / Stats / Stats Rankings

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
Wilt Chamberlain3
(points, rebounds, assists)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
14
seasons
Arvydas Sabonis0
0
7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Wilt Chamberlain3
(points, rebounds, assists)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
13
Playoffs
Arvydas Sabonis0
0
7
Playoffs

- Stats for blocks and steals were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain6
stats
7
stats
1
stat
Arvydas Sabonis0
stats
1
stat
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain6
stats
7
stats
1
stat
Arvydas Sabonis0
stats
1
stat
1
stat

- Stats for defensive and offensive rebounds, blocks, steals, turnovers, and three-point shots were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- 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...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(n/a) = the stat was not available during his career.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Wilt Chamberlain had better averages in points, rebounds and assists than Arvydas Sabonis.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain had better averages in points (+18.1), field goals made (+7.7), free throws made (+3.0), total rebounds (+15.6) and assists (+2.3)
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- Arvydas Sabonis had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
- Wilt Chamberlain had higher averages in field goals attempted (+13.6) and free throws attempted (+7.8)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 30.1
+18.1
Arvydas Sabonis 12.0
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12.1
+7.7
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
+13.6
Arvydas Sabonis 8.9
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 5.8
+3.0
Arvydas Sabonis 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11.4
+7.8
Arvydas Sabonis 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 5.7
Wilt Chamberlain 22.9
+15.6
Arvydas Sabonis 7.3
Wilt Chamberlain 4.4
+2.3
Arvydas Sabonis 2.1
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 0.8
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.0
Arvydas Sabonis 2.7
+0.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Wilt Chamberlain had more total points, rebounds and assists than Arvydas Sabonis.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain played more years (+7) and games (+575), and had more points (+25,790), field goals made (+10,599), free throws made (+4,728), total rebounds (+20,488) and assists (+3,679)
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- Wilt Chamberlain had more personal fouls (+785)
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- Wilt Chamberlain had more field goals attempted (+19,337) and free throws attempted (+10,172)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 14
+7
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Wilt Chamberlain 1,045
+575
Arvydas Sabonis 470
Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
+25,790
Arvydas Sabonis 5,629
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12,681
+10,599
Arvydas Sabonis 2,082
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 23,497
+19,337
Arvydas Sabonis 4,160
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 136
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 415
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 6,057
+4,728
Arvydas Sabonis 1,329
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11,862
+10,172
Arvydas Sabonis 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 734
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 2,702
Wilt Chamberlain 23,924
+20,488
Arvydas Sabonis 3,436
Wilt Chamberlain 4,643
+3,679
Arvydas Sabonis 964
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 370
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 494
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 837
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2,075
+785
Arvydas Sabonis 1,290

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Wilt Chamberlain had better field goal percentage while Arvydas Sabonis had better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 54.0%
+4.0
Arvydas Sabonis 50.0%
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 32.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 51.1%
Arvydas Sabonis 78.6%
+27.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Wilt Chamberlain had better averages in points, rebounds and assists than Arvydas Sabonis.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain had better averages in points (+10.4), field goals made (+4.5), free throws made (+1.6), total rebounds (+17.1) and assists (+2.3)
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- Arvydas Sabonis had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Wilt Chamberlain had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.5) and free throws attempted (+6.3)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
+10.4
Arvydas Sabonis 12.1
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 8.9
+4.5
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 17.1
+7.5
Arvydas Sabonis 9.6
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 4.7
+1.6
Arvydas Sabonis 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 10.2
+6.3
Arvydas Sabonis 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 6.0
Wilt Chamberlain 24.5
+17.1
Arvydas Sabonis 7.4
Wilt Chamberlain 4.2
+2.3
Arvydas Sabonis 1.9
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.6
Arvydas Sabonis 3.4
+0.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Wilt Chamberlain had more total points, rebounds and assists than Arvydas Sabonis.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain played more years (+6) and games (+109), and had more points (+2,990), field goals made (+1,203), free throws made (+599), total rebounds (+3,535) and assists (+576)
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- Wilt Chamberlain had more personal fouls (+237)
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- Wilt Chamberlain had more field goals attempted (+2,237) and free throws attempted (+1,430)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 13
+6
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Wilt Chamberlain 160
+109
Arvydas Sabonis 51
Wilt Chamberlain 3,607
+2,990
Arvydas Sabonis 617
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 1,425
+1,203
Arvydas Sabonis 222
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 2,728
+2,237
Arvydas Sabonis 491
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 15
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 47
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 757
+599
Arvydas Sabonis 158
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 1,627
+1,430
Arvydas Sabonis 197
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 72
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 306
Wilt Chamberlain 3,913
+3,535
Arvydas Sabonis 378
Wilt Chamberlain 673
+576
Arvydas Sabonis 97
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 412
+237
Arvydas Sabonis 175

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Wilt Chamberlain had better field goal percentage while Arvydas Sabonis had better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 52.2%
+7.0
Arvydas Sabonis 45.2%
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 31.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 46.5%
Arvydas Sabonis 80.2%
+33.7