Cross-era · careers 24 years apart

Allen Iverson vs Wilt Chamberlain

Allen Iverson 1996-2009 · Guard Wilt Chamberlain 1959-1972 · Center

Allen Iverson (1996-2009) and Wilt Chamberlain (1959-1972) never shared an NBA court — their careers are separated by 24 years, so this is a cross-era comparison, not a head-to-head. On the floor, Wilt Chamberlain was the higher-volume scorer (30.1 points per game to 26.7); adjusted for era they scored at 2.83× and 2.56× their league average respectively; Wilt Chamberlain was the more efficient scorer (54.7% true shooting to 51.9%). Wilt Chamberlain holds the edge on accolades — 4 MVPs, 2 championships, 1 Finals MVP and the #8 all-time ranking to Allen Iverson's #43.

Career averages

Allen IversonStatWilt Chamberlain
26.7 Points / game 30.1
3.7 Rebounds / game 22.9
6.2 Assists / game 4.4
2.2 Steals / game 0.0
0.2 Blocks / game 0.0
42.7% Field goal % 56.8%
31.2% 3-point % 0.0%
77.6% Free throw % 50.1%
51.9% True shooting % 54.7%
914 Games played 1,045

Era-adjusted (× league average of their era)

Allen IversonStatWilt Chamberlain
2.83× Points vs era avg 2.56×
0.90× Rebounds vs era avg 3.85×
2.87× Assists vs era avg 2.03×

Advanced metrics

Advanced stats aren't available for Allen Iverson.

Advanced stats weren't tracked in Wilt Chamberlain's era.

Playoff averages

Allen IversonStatWilt Chamberlain
29.7 Points / game 22.5
3.8 Rebounds / game 24.5
6.0 Assists / game 4.2
2.1 Steals / game 0.0
0.2 Blocks / game 0.0
40.1% Field goal % 53.1%
32.3% 3-point % 0.0%
76.5% Free throw % 46.6%
71 Playoff games 160

Accolades

Allen IversonStatWilt Chamberlain
1 MVP awards 4
0 Finals MVP 1
0 Championships 2
9 All-Star selections 13
3 All-NBA 1st Team 7
#43 All-time GOAT rank #8

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