Complete Stats Comparison of Yao Ming and Dwyane Wade

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Yao Ming and Dwyane Wade 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
Yao Ming2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		8
seasons
Dwyane Wade3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		16
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Yao Ming2
(rebounds, blocks)		0
4
Playoffs
Dwyane Wade3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Yao Ming5
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Dwyane Wade7
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Yao Ming6
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Dwyane Wade6
stats		12
stats		1
stat

- "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, Dwyane Wade had better averages in points, assists and steals while Yao Ming had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Yao Ming had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+3.2), total rebounds (+4.5) and blocks (+1.1)
- Dwyane Wade had better averages in points (+3.0), field goals made (+1.0), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+0.3), assists (+3.8) and steals (+1.1)
- Yao Ming had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1)
- Dwyane Wade had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.5)
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- Dwyane Wade had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.4), 3-pointers attempted (+1.8) and free throws attempted (+1.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Yao Ming 19.0
Dwyane Wade 22.0
+3.0
Field Goals Made
Yao Ming 7.0
Dwyane Wade 8.0
+1.0
Field Goals Attempted
Yao Ming 13.3
Dwyane Wade 16.7
+3.4
3-Pointers Made
Yao Ming 0.0
Dwyane Wade 0.5
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Yao Ming 0.0
Dwyane Wade 1.8
+1.8
Free Throws Made
Yao Ming 5.1
Dwyane Wade 5.4
+0.3
Free Throws Attempted
Yao Ming 6.1
Dwyane Wade 7.1
+1.0
Offensive Rebounds
Yao Ming 2.5
+1.3
Dwyane Wade 1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Yao Ming 6.7
+3.2
Dwyane Wade 3.5
Total Rebounds
Yao Ming 9.2
+4.5
Dwyane Wade 4.7
Assists
Yao Ming 1.6
Dwyane Wade 5.4
+3.8
Steals
Yao Ming 0.4
Dwyane Wade 1.5
+1.1
Blocks
Yao Ming 1.9
+1.1
Dwyane Wade 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Yao Ming 2.7
Dwyane Wade 3.2
+0.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Yao Ming 3.3
+1.1
Dwyane Wade 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Dwyane Wade had more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Yao Ming had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Yao Ming had more blocks (+35)
- Dwyane Wade played more years (+8) and games (+568), and had more points (+13,918), field goals made (+5,074), 3-pointers made (+547), free throws made (+3,223), offensive rebounds (+25), defensive rebounds (+414), total rebounds (+439), assists (+4,932) and steals (+1,431)
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- Dwyane Wade had more turnovers (+2,015) and personal fouls (+732)
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- Dwyane Wade had more field goals attempted (+11,172), 3-pointers attempted (+1,864) and free throws attempted (+4,479)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Yao Ming 8
Dwyane Wade 16
+8
Games
Yao Ming 486
Dwyane Wade 1,054
+568
Points
Yao Ming 9,247
Dwyane Wade 23,165
+13,918
Field Goals Made
Yao Ming 3,380
Dwyane Wade 8,454
+5,074
Field Goals Attempted
Yao Ming 6,445
Dwyane Wade 17,617
+11,172
3-Pointers Made
Yao Ming 2
Dwyane Wade 549
+547
3-Pointers Attempted
Yao Ming 10
Dwyane Wade 1,874
+1,864
Free Throws Made
Yao Ming 2,485
Dwyane Wade 5,708
+3,223
Free Throws Attempted
Yao Ming 2,984
Dwyane Wade 7,463
+4,479
Offensive Rebounds
Yao Ming 1,233
Dwyane Wade 1,258
+25
Defensive Rebounds
Yao Ming 3,261
Dwyane Wade 3,675
+414
Total Rebounds
Yao Ming 4,494
Dwyane Wade 4,933
+439
Assists
Yao Ming 769
Dwyane Wade 5,701
+4,932
Steals
Yao Ming 189
Dwyane Wade 1,620
+1,431
Blocks
Yao Ming 920
+35
Dwyane Wade 885
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Yao Ming 1,311
Dwyane Wade 3,326
+2,015
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Yao Ming 1,596
Dwyane Wade 2,328
+732

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Yao Ming had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Dwyane Wade had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Yao Ming 52.4%
+4.4
Dwyane Wade 48.0%
3-Point Percentage
Yao Ming 20.0%
Dwyane Wade 29.3%
+9.3
Free Throw Percentage
Yao Ming 83.3%
+6.8
Dwyane Wade 76.5%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Dwyane Wade had better averages in points, assists and steals while Yao Ming had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Yao Ming had better averages in free throws made (+0.5), offensive rebounds (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+2.7), total rebounds (+4.1) and blocks (+0.5)
- Dwyane Wade had better averages in points (+2.5), field goals made (+1.2), 3-pointers made (+0.6), assists (+3.9) and steals (+1.2)
- Yao Ming had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.2)
- Dwyane Wade had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
- Yao Ming had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.2)
- Dwyane Wade had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.9) and 3-pointers attempted (+1.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Yao Ming 19.8
Dwyane Wade 22.3
+2.5
Field Goals Made
Yao Ming 7.0
Dwyane Wade 8.2
+1.2
Field Goals Attempted
Yao Ming 13.4
Dwyane Wade 17.3
+3.9
3-Pointers Made
Yao Ming 0.0
Dwyane Wade 0.6
+0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Yao Ming 0.0
Dwyane Wade 1.7
+1.7
Free Throws Made
Yao Ming 5.9
+0.5
Dwyane Wade 5.4
Free Throws Attempted
Yao Ming 7.1
+0.2
Dwyane Wade 6.9
Offensive Rebounds
Yao Ming 2.7
+1.4
Dwyane Wade 1.3
Defensive Rebounds
Yao Ming 6.6
+2.7
Dwyane Wade 3.9
Total Rebounds
Yao Ming 9.3
+4.1
Dwyane Wade 5.2
Assists
Yao Ming 1.0
Dwyane Wade 4.9
+3.9
Steals
Yao Ming 0.3
Dwyane Wade 1.5
+1.2
Blocks
Yao Ming 1.5
+0.5
Dwyane Wade 1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Yao Ming 2.9
Dwyane Wade 3.3
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Yao Ming 3.8
+1.2
Dwyane Wade 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dwyane Wade had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Yao Ming.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Dwyane Wade played more years (+9) and games (+149), and had more points (+3,399), field goals made (+1,255), 3-pointers made (+103), free throws made (+786), offensive rebounds (+158), defensive rebounds (+509), total rebounds (+667), assists (+841), steals (+264) and blocks (+133)
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- Dwyane Wade had more turnovers (+501) and personal fouls (+362)
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- Dwyane Wade had more field goals attempted (+2,686), 3-pointers attempted (+305) and free throws attempted (+1,022)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Yao Ming 4
Dwyane Wade 13
+9
Games
Yao Ming 28
Dwyane Wade 177
+149
Points
Yao Ming 555
Dwyane Wade 3,954
+3,399
Field Goals Made
Yao Ming 195
Dwyane Wade 1,450
+1,255
Field Goals Attempted
Yao Ming 376
Dwyane Wade 3,062
+2,686
3-Pointers Made
Yao Ming 0
Dwyane Wade 103
+103
3-Pointers Attempted
Yao Ming 0
Dwyane Wade 305
+305
Free Throws Made
Yao Ming 165
Dwyane Wade 951
+786
Free Throws Attempted
Yao Ming 198
Dwyane Wade 1,220
+1,022
Offensive Rebounds
Yao Ming 76
Dwyane Wade 234
+158
Defensive Rebounds
Yao Ming 185
Dwyane Wade 694
+509
Total Rebounds
Yao Ming 261
Dwyane Wade 928
+667
Assists
Yao Ming 29
Dwyane Wade 870
+841
Steals
Yao Ming 9
Dwyane Wade 273
+264
Blocks
Yao Ming 42
Dwyane Wade 175
+133
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Yao Ming 82
Dwyane Wade 583
+501
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Yao Ming 105
Dwyane Wade 467
+362

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Yao Ming had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Dwyane Wade had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Yao Ming 51.9%
+4.5
Dwyane Wade 47.4%
3-Point Percentage
Yao Ming 0%
Dwyane Wade 33.8%
+33.8
Free Throw Percentage
Yao Ming 83.3%
+5.3
Dwyane Wade 78.0%
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