Complete Stats Comparison of Wilt Chamberlain and Tim Hardaway

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Wilt Chamberlain 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.

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
Tim Hardaway1
(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 Chamberlain2
(points, rebounds)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
13
Playoffs
Tim Hardaway1
(assists)
0
9
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 Chamberlain5
stats
6
stats
1
stat
Tim Hardaway1
stat
2
stats
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain4
stats
7
stats
1
stat
Tim Hardaway2
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 had better averages in points and rebounds while Tim Hardaway had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain had better averages in points (+12.4), field goals made (+5.6), free throws made (+2.9) and total rebounds (+19.6)
- Tim Hardaway had better average in assists (+3.8)
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- Tim Hardaway had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Wilt Chamberlain had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.4) and free throws attempted (+7.6)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 30.1
+12.4
Tim Hardaway 17.7
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12.1
+5.6
Tim Hardaway 6.5
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
+7.4
Tim Hardaway 15.1
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 1.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 5.0
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 5.8
+2.9
Tim Hardaway 2.9
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11.4
+7.6
Tim Hardaway 3.8
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 2.7
Wilt Chamberlain 22.9
+19.6
Tim Hardaway 3.3
Wilt Chamberlain 4.4
Tim Hardaway 8.2
+3.8
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 1.6
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.0
Tim Hardaway 2.3
+0.3

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 had more total points and rebounds while Tim Hardaway had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain played more years (+1) and games (+178), and had more points (+16,046), field goals made (+7,041), free throws made (+3,506) and total rebounds (+21,069)
- Tim Hardaway had more assists (+2,452)
- Wilt Chamberlain had more personal fouls (+48)
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- Wilt Chamberlain had more field goals attempted (+10,421) and free throws attempted (+8,599)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 14
+1
Tim Hardaway 13
Wilt Chamberlain 1,045
+178
Tim Hardaway 867
Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
+16,046
Tim Hardaway 15,373
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12,681
+7,041
Tim Hardaway 5,640
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 23,497
+10,421
Tim Hardaway 13,076
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 1,542
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 4,345
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 6,057
+3,506
Tim Hardaway 2,551
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11,862
+8,599
Tim Hardaway 3,263
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 544
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 2,311
Wilt Chamberlain 23,924
+21,069
Tim Hardaway 2,855
Wilt Chamberlain 4,643
Tim Hardaway 7,095
+2,452
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 1,428
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 129
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 2,481
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2,075
+48
Tim Hardaway 2,027

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 54.0%
+10.9
Tim Hardaway 43.1%
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 35.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 51.1%
Tim Hardaway 78.2%
+27.1

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain had better averages in points (+5.7), field goals made (+3.0), free throws made (+1.6) and total rebounds (+21.4)
- Tim Hardaway had better average in assists (+2.6)
- Wilt Chamberlain had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Wilt Chamberlain had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.2) and free throws attempted (+6.0)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
+5.7
Tim Hardaway 16.8
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 8.9
+3.0
Tim Hardaway 5.9
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 17.1
+2.2
Tim Hardaway 14.9
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 2.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 6.1
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 4.7
+1.6
Tim Hardaway 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 10.2
+6.0
Tim Hardaway 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 2.5
Wilt Chamberlain 24.5
+21.4
Tim Hardaway 3.1
Wilt Chamberlain 4.2
Tim Hardaway 6.8
+2.6
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 1.6
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.6
+0.4
Tim Hardaway 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain played more years (+4) and games (+104), and had more points (+2,664), field goals made (+1,096), free throws made (+582), total rebounds (+3,741) and assists (+291)
-
- Wilt Chamberlain had more personal fouls (+290)
-
- Wilt Chamberlain had more field goals attempted (+1,891) and free throws attempted (+1,394)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 13
+4
Tim Hardaway 9
Wilt Chamberlain 160
+104
Tim Hardaway 56
Wilt Chamberlain 3,607
+2,664
Tim Hardaway 943
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 1,425
+1,096
Tim Hardaway 329
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 2,728
+1,891
Tim Hardaway 837
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 110
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 344
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 757
+582
Tim Hardaway 175
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 1,627
+1,394
Tim Hardaway 233
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 33
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 139
Wilt Chamberlain 3,913
+3,741
Tim Hardaway 172
Wilt Chamberlain 673
+291
Tim Hardaway 382
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 88
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 165
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 412
+290
Tim Hardaway 122

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 52.2%
+12.9
Tim Hardaway 39.3%
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Tim Hardaway 32.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 46.5%
Tim Hardaway 75.1%
+28.6