Michael Jordan vs Allen Iverson
Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 7 seasons. On the floor, Michael Jordan was the higher-volume scorer (30.1 points per game to 26.7); Michael Jordan was the more efficient scorer (56.9% true shooting to 51.9%); Michael Jordan controlled the glass (6.2 rebounds per game to 3.7). Michael Jordan holds the edge on accolades — 5 MVPs, 6 championships, 6 Finals MVPs and the #1 all-time ranking to Allen Iverson's #43.
Career averages
| Michael Jordan | Stat | Allen Iverson |
|---|---|---|
| 30.1 | Points / game | 26.7 |
| 6.2 | Rebounds / game | 3.7 |
| 5.3 | Assists / game | 6.2 |
| 2.4 | Steals / game | 2.2 |
| 0.8 | Blocks / game | 0.2 |
| 49.6% | Field goal % | 42.7% |
| 28.0% | 3-point % | 31.2% |
| 83.3% | Free throw % | 77.6% |
| 56.9% | True shooting % | 51.9% |
| 1,072 | Games played | 914 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats aren't available for Michael Jordan.
Advanced stats aren't available for Allen Iverson.
Playoff averages
| Michael Jordan | Stat | Allen Iverson |
|---|---|---|
| 33.5 | Points / game | 29.7 |
| 6.4 | Rebounds / game | 3.8 |
| 5.7 | Assists / game | 6.0 |
| 2.1 | Steals / game | 2.1 |
| 0.9 | Blocks / game | 0.2 |
| 48.8% | Field goal % | 40.1% |
| 34.3% | 3-point % | 32.3% |
| 83.0% | Free throw % | 76.5% |
| 179 | Playoff games | 71 |
Accolades
| Michael Jordan | Stat | Allen Iverson |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | MVP awards | 1 |
| 6 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 6 | Championships | 0 |
| 13 | All-Star selections | 9 |
| 10 | All-NBA 1st Team | 3 |
| #1 | All-time GOAT rank | #43 |
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