Complete Stats Comparison of Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Wilt Chamberlain 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 / 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 Chamberlain1
(rebounds)
1
(rebounds)
14
seasons
Michael Jordan1
(assists)
2
(points, assists)
15
seasons
they are tied1
(points)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Wilt Chamberlain1
(rebounds)
1
(rebounds)
13
Playoffs
Michael Jordan2
(points, assists)
2
(points, assists)
13
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
3
stats
1
stat
Michael Jordan2
stats
5
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
2
stats
1
stat
Michael Jordan4
stats
5
stats
1
stat
they are tied1
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 had better average in rebounds while Michael Jordan had better average in assists. They are tied in points.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain had better averages in field goals made (+0.7) and total rebounds (+16.7)
- Michael Jordan had better averages in free throws made (+1.0) and assists (+0.9)
-
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Wilt Chamberlain had higher average in free throws attempted (+3.2)
- Michael Jordan had higher average in field goals attempted (+0.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 30.1
Michael Jordan 30.1
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12.1
+0.7
Michael Jordan 11.4
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
Michael Jordan 22.9
+0.4
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 1.7
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 5.8
Michael Jordan 6.8
+1.0
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11.4
+3.2
Michael Jordan 8.2
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 4.7
Wilt Chamberlain 22.9
+16.7
Michael Jordan 6.2
Wilt Chamberlain 4.4
Michael Jordan 5.3
+0.9
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 2.3
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.0
Michael Jordan 2.6
+0.6

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 and assists while Wilt Chamberlain had more total rebounds.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain had more field goals made (+489) and total rebounds (+17,252)
- Michael Jordan played more years (+1) and games (+27), and had more points (+873), free throws made (+1,270) and assists (+990)
-
- Michael Jordan had more personal fouls (+708)
- Wilt Chamberlain had more free throws attempted (+3,090)
- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+1,040)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 14
Michael Jordan 15
+1
Wilt Chamberlain 1,045
Michael Jordan 1,072
+27
Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
Michael Jordan 32,292
+873
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12,681
+489
Michael Jordan 12,192
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 23,497
Michael Jordan 24,537
+1,040
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 581
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 1,778
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 6,057
Michael Jordan 7,327
+1,270
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11,862
+3,090
Michael Jordan 8,772
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 1,668
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 5,004
Wilt Chamberlain 23,924
+17,252
Michael Jordan 6,672
Wilt Chamberlain 4,643
Michael Jordan 5,633
+990
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 2,514
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 893
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 2,924
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2,075
Michael Jordan 2,783
+708

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 54.0%
+4.3
Michael Jordan 49.7%
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 32.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 51.1%
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+32.4

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 and assists while Wilt Chamberlain had better average in rebounds.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain had better average in total rebounds (+18.1)
- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+10.9), field goals made (+3.3), free throws made (+3.5) and assists (+1.5)
-
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Wilt Chamberlain had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.3)
- Michael Jordan had higher average in field goals attempted (+8.0)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
Michael Jordan 33.4
+10.9
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 8.9
Michael Jordan 12.2
+3.3
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 17.1
Michael Jordan 25.1
+8.0
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 2.5
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 4.7
Michael Jordan 8.2
+3.5
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 10.2
+0.3
Michael Jordan 9.9
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 4.7
Wilt Chamberlain 24.5
+18.1
Michael Jordan 6.4
Wilt Chamberlain 4.2
Michael Jordan 5.7
+1.5
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 2.1
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 3.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.6
Michael Jordan 3.0
+0.4

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 and assists while Wilt Chamberlain had more total rebounds.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain had more total rebounds (+2,761)
- Michael Jordan played more games (+19) and had more points (+2,380), field goals made (+763), free throws made (+706) and assists (+349)
-
- Michael Jordan had more personal fouls (+129)
-
- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+1,769) and free throws attempted (+139)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 13
Michael Jordan 13
Wilt Chamberlain 160
Michael Jordan 179
+19
Wilt Chamberlain 3,607
Michael Jordan 5,987
+2,380
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 1,425
Michael Jordan 2,188
+763
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 2,728
Michael Jordan 4,497
+1,769
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 148
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 446
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 757
Michael Jordan 1,463
+706
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 1,627
Michael Jordan 1,766
+139
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 305
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 847
Wilt Chamberlain 3,913
+2,761
Michael Jordan 1,152
Wilt Chamberlain 673
Michael Jordan 1,022
+349
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 376
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 158
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 546
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 412
Michael Jordan 541
+129

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 52.2%
+3.5
Michael Jordan 48.7%
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Michael Jordan 33.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 46.5%
Michael Jordan 82.8%
+36.3