Complete Stats Comparison of Wilt Chamberlain and Damian Lillard

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Wilt Chamberlain and Damian Lillard 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 Chamberlain2
(points, rebounds)
2
(points, rebounds)
14
seasons
Damian Lillard1
(assists)
1
(assists)
13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Wilt Chamberlain1
(rebounds)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
13
Playoffs
Damian Lillard2
(points, assists)
0
10
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 Chamberlain3
stats
6
stats
1
stat
Damian Lillard2
stats
2
stats
1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain2
stats
7
stats
1
stat
Damian Lillard4
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Wilt Chamberlain has better averages in points and rebounds while Damian Lillard has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain has better averages in points (+5.0), field goals made (+4.0) and total rebounds (+18.6)
- Damian Lillard has better average in assists (+2.3)
- Wilt Chamberlain has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.1) and free throws attempted (+4.9)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 30.1
+5.0
Damian Lillard 25.1
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12.1
+4.0
Damian Lillard 8.1
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
+4.1
Damian Lillard 18.4
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 3.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 8.4
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 5.8
Damian Lillard 5.8
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11.4
+4.9
Damian Lillard 6.5
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 3.7
Wilt Chamberlain 22.9
+18.6
Damian Lillard 4.3
Wilt Chamberlain 4.4
Damian Lillard 6.7
+2.3
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 1.0
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 2.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.0
+0.1
Damian Lillard 1.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Wilt Chamberlain has more total points and rebounds while Damian Lillard has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain played more years (+1) and games (+145), and has more points (+8,821), field goals made (+5,415), free throws made (+795) and total rebounds (+20,079)
- Damian Lillard has more assists (+1,426)
- Wilt Chamberlain has more personal fouls (+367)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has more field goals attempted (+6,929) and free throws attempted (+6,009)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 14
+1
Damian Lillard 13
Wilt Chamberlain 1,045
+145
Damian Lillard 900
Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
+8,821
Damian Lillard 22,598
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12,681
+5,415
Damian Lillard 7,266
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 23,497
+6,929
Damian Lillard 16,568
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 2,804
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 7,556
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 6,057
+795
Damian Lillard 5,262
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11,862
+6,009
Damian Lillard 5,853
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 534
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 3,311
Wilt Chamberlain 23,924
+20,079
Damian Lillard 3,845
Wilt Chamberlain 4,643
Damian Lillard 6,069
+1,426
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 874
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 267
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 2,541
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2,075
+367
Damian Lillard 1,708

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Wilt Chamberlain has better field goal percentage while Damian Lillard has better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 54.0%
+10.1
Damian Lillard 43.9%
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 37.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 51.1%
Damian Lillard 89.9%
+38.8

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Damian Lillard has better averages in points and assists while Wilt Chamberlain has better average in rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain has better averages in field goals made (+0.9) and total rebounds (+20.1)
- Damian Lillard has better averages in points (+2.7), free throws made (+1.3) and assists (+1.9)
- Wilt Chamberlain has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has higher average in free throws attempted (+3.4)
- Damian Lillard has higher average in field goals attempted (+2.4)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
Damian Lillard 25.2
+2.7
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 8.9
+0.9
Damian Lillard 8.0
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 17.1
Damian Lillard 19.5
+2.4
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 3.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 8.9
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 4.7
Damian Lillard 6.0
+1.3
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 10.2
+3.4
Damian Lillard 6.8
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 3.7
Wilt Chamberlain 24.5
+20.1
Damian Lillard 4.4
Wilt Chamberlain 4.2
Damian Lillard 6.1
+1.9
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 1.1
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 3.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.6
+0.3
Damian Lillard 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Wilt Chamberlain has more total points, rebounds and assists than Damian Lillard.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain played more years (+3) and games (+92), and has more points (+1,892), field goals made (+884), free throws made (+346), total rebounds (+3,617) and assists (+259)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has more personal fouls (+257)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has more field goals attempted (+1,404) and free throws attempted (+1,167)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 13
+3
Damian Lillard 10
Wilt Chamberlain 160
+92
Damian Lillard 68
Wilt Chamberlain 3,607
+1,892
Damian Lillard 1,715
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 1,425
+884
Damian Lillard 541
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 2,728
+1,404
Damian Lillard 1,324
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 222
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 603
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 757
+346
Damian Lillard 411
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 1,627
+1,167
Damian Lillard 460
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 46
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 250
Wilt Chamberlain 3,913
+3,617
Damian Lillard 296
Wilt Chamberlain 673
+259
Damian Lillard 414
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 78
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 21
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 203
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 412
+257
Damian Lillard 155

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Wilt Chamberlain has better field goal percentage while Damian Lillard has better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 52.2%
+11.3
Damian Lillard 40.9%
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Damian Lillard 36.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 46.5%
Damian Lillard 89.3%
+42.8