Complete Stats Comparison of Yao Ming and Mitch Richmond

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Yao Ming and Mitch Richmond 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

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)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		8
seasons
Mitch Richmond3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Yao Ming3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		4
Playoffs
Mitch Richmond2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		4
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		6
stats		1
stat
Mitch Richmond7
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Yao Ming6
stats		8
stats		1
stat
Mitch Richmond6
stats		5
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
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, Mitch Richmond 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 free throws made (+0.4), offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+3.7), total rebounds (+5.3) and blocks (+1.6)
- Mitch Richmond had better averages in points (+2.0), field goals made (+0.5), 3-pointers made (+1.4), assists (+1.9) and steals (+0.8)
- Yao Ming had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Yao Ming had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.6)
- Mitch Richmond had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.1) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Yao Ming 19.0
Mitch Richmond 21.0
+2.0
Field Goals Made
Yao Ming 7.0
Mitch Richmond 7.5
+0.5
Field Goals Attempted
Yao Ming 13.3
Mitch Richmond 16.4
+3.1
3-Pointers Made
Yao Ming 0.0
Mitch Richmond 1.4
+1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Yao Ming 0.0
Mitch Richmond 3.5
+3.5
Free Throws Made
Yao Ming 5.1
+0.4
Mitch Richmond 4.7
Free Throws Attempted
Yao Ming 6.1
+0.6
Mitch Richmond 5.5
Offensive Rebounds
Yao Ming 2.5
+1.6
Mitch Richmond 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Yao Ming 6.7
+3.7
Mitch Richmond 3.0
Total Rebounds
Yao Ming 9.2
+5.3
Mitch Richmond 3.9
Assists
Yao Ming 1.6
Mitch Richmond 3.5
+1.9
Steals
Yao Ming 0.4
Mitch Richmond 1.2
+0.8
Blocks
Yao Ming 1.9
+1.6
Mitch Richmond 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Yao Ming 2.7
+0.1
Mitch Richmond 2.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Yao Ming 3.3
+0.7
Mitch Richmond 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Yao Ming had more offensive rebounds (+352), defensive rebounds (+341), total rebounds (+693) and blocks (+666)
- Mitch Richmond played more years (+6) and games (+490), and had more points (+11,250), field goals made (+3,925), 3-pointers made (+1,324), free throws made (+2,076), assists (+2,629) and steals (+1,022)
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- Mitch Richmond had more turnovers (+1,268) and personal fouls (+907)
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- Mitch Richmond had more field goals attempted (+9,593), 3-pointers attempted (+3,407) and free throws attempted (+2,381)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Yao Ming 8
Mitch Richmond 14
+6
Games
Yao Ming 486
Mitch Richmond 976
+490
Points
Yao Ming 9,247
Mitch Richmond 20,497
+11,250
Field Goals Made
Yao Ming 3,380
Mitch Richmond 7,305
+3,925
Field Goals Attempted
Yao Ming 6,445
Mitch Richmond 16,038
+9,593
3-Pointers Made
Yao Ming 2
Mitch Richmond 1,326
+1,324
3-Pointers Attempted
Yao Ming 10
Mitch Richmond 3,417
+3,407
Free Throws Made
Yao Ming 2,485
Mitch Richmond 4,561
+2,076
Free Throws Attempted
Yao Ming 2,984
Mitch Richmond 5,365
+2,381
Offensive Rebounds
Yao Ming 1,233
+352
Mitch Richmond 881
Defensive Rebounds
Yao Ming 3,261
+341
Mitch Richmond 2,920
Total Rebounds
Yao Ming 4,494
+693
Mitch Richmond 3,801
Assists
Yao Ming 769
Mitch Richmond 3,398
+2,629
Steals
Yao Ming 189
Mitch Richmond 1,211
+1,022
Blocks
Yao Ming 920
+666
Mitch Richmond 254
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Yao Ming 1,311
Mitch Richmond 2,579
+1,268
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Yao Ming 1,596
Mitch Richmond 2,503
+907

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Yao Ming 52.4%
+6.9
Mitch Richmond 45.5%
3-Point Percentage
Yao Ming 20.0%
Mitch Richmond 38.8%
+18.8
Free Throw Percentage
Yao Ming 83.3%
Mitch Richmond 85.0%
+1.7

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Yao Ming had better averages in points (+0.3), free throws made (+2.2), offensive rebounds (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+2.3), total rebounds (+4.0) and blocks (+1.2)
- Mitch Richmond had better averages in field goals made (+0.5), 3-pointers made (+0.8), assists (+2.0) and steals (+0.7)
- Yao Ming had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+1.0)
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- Yao Ming had higher average in free throws attempted (+2.8)
- Mitch Richmond had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.2) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Yao Ming 19.8
+0.3
Mitch Richmond 19.5
Field Goals Made
Yao Ming 7.0
Mitch Richmond 7.5
+0.5
Field Goals Attempted
Yao Ming 13.4
Mitch Richmond 15.6
+2.2
3-Pointers Made
Yao Ming 0.0
Mitch Richmond 0.8
+0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Yao Ming 0.0
Mitch Richmond 2.7
+2.7
Free Throws Made
Yao Ming 5.9
+2.2
Mitch Richmond 3.7
Free Throws Attempted
Yao Ming 7.1
+2.8
Mitch Richmond 4.3
Offensive Rebounds
Yao Ming 2.7
+1.7
Mitch Richmond 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Yao Ming 6.6
+2.3
Mitch Richmond 4.3
Total Rebounds
Yao Ming 9.3
+4.0
Mitch Richmond 5.3
Assists
Yao Ming 1.0
Mitch Richmond 3.0
+2.0
Steals
Yao Ming 0.3
Mitch Richmond 1.0
+0.7
Blocks
Yao Ming 1.5
+1.2
Mitch Richmond 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Yao Ming 2.9
+0.4
Mitch Richmond 2.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Yao Ming 3.8
+1.0
Mitch Richmond 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Yao Ming had more total points, rebounds and blocks while Mitch Richmond had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Yao Ming played more games (+5) and had more points (+106), field goals made (+23), free throws made (+79), offensive rebounds (+53), defensive rebounds (+85), total rebounds (+138) and blocks (+35)
- Mitch Richmond had more 3-pointers made (+19), assists (+40) and steals (+13)
- Yao Ming had more turnovers (+25) and personal fouls (+41)
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- Yao Ming had more field goals attempted (+17) and free throws attempted (+99)
- Mitch Richmond had more 3-pointers attempted (+63)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Yao Ming 4
Mitch Richmond 4
Games
Yao Ming 28
+5
Mitch Richmond 23
Points
Yao Ming 555
+106
Mitch Richmond 449
Field Goals Made
Yao Ming 195
+23
Mitch Richmond 172
Field Goals Attempted
Yao Ming 376
+17
Mitch Richmond 359
3-Pointers Made
Yao Ming 0
Mitch Richmond 19
+19
3-Pointers Attempted
Yao Ming 0
Mitch Richmond 63
+63
Free Throws Made
Yao Ming 165
+79
Mitch Richmond 86
Free Throws Attempted
Yao Ming 198
+99
Mitch Richmond 99
Offensive Rebounds
Yao Ming 76
+53
Mitch Richmond 23
Defensive Rebounds
Yao Ming 185
+85
Mitch Richmond 100
Total Rebounds
Yao Ming 261
+138
Mitch Richmond 123
Assists
Yao Ming 29
Mitch Richmond 69
+40
Steals
Yao Ming 9
Mitch Richmond 22
+13
Blocks
Yao Ming 42
+35
Mitch Richmond 7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Yao Ming 82
+25
Mitch Richmond 57
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Yao Ming 105
+41
Mitch Richmond 64

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Yao Ming 51.9%
+4.0
Mitch Richmond 47.9%
3-Point Percentage
Yao Ming 0%
Mitch Richmond 30.2%
+30.2
Free Throw Percentage
Yao Ming 83.3%
Mitch Richmond 86.9%
+3.6
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