Michael Jordan vs Moses Malone
Michael Jordan and Moses Malone were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 11 seasons. On the floor, Michael Jordan was the higher-volume scorer (30.1 points per game to 20.6); Michael Jordan created more for others (5.3 assists per game to 1.3); Moses Malone controlled the glass (12.2 rebounds per game to 6.2). Michael Jordan holds the edge on accolades — 5 MVPs, 6 championships, 6 Finals MVPs and the #1 all-time ranking to Moses Malone's #15.
Career averages
| Michael Jordan | Stat | Moses Malone |
|---|---|---|
| 30.1 | Points / game | 20.6 |
| 6.2 | Rebounds / game | 12.2 |
| 5.3 | Assists / game | 1.3 |
| 2.4 | Steals / game | 0.8 |
| 0.8 | Blocks / game | 1.3 |
| 49.6% | Field goal % | 48.4% |
| 28.0% | 3-point % | 7.3% |
| 83.3% | Free throw % | 76.8% |
| 56.9% | True shooting % | 56.9% |
| 1,072 | Games played | 1,329 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats aren't available for Michael Jordan.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Moses Malone's era.
Playoff averages
| Michael Jordan | Stat | Moses Malone |
|---|---|---|
| 33.5 | Points / game | 22.1 |
| 6.4 | Rebounds / game | 13.8 |
| 5.7 | Assists / game | 1.4 |
| 2.1 | Steals / game | 0.9 |
| 0.9 | Blocks / game | 1.6 |
| 48.8% | Field goal % | 46.7% |
| 34.3% | 3-point % | 5.3% |
| 83.0% | Free throw % | 77.7% |
| 179 | Playoff games | 94 |
Accolades
| Michael Jordan | Stat | Moses Malone |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | MVP awards | 3 |
| 6 | Finals MVP | 1 |
| 6 | Championships | 1 |
| 13 | All-Star selections | 11 |
| 10 | All-NBA 1st Team | 4 |
| #1 | All-time GOAT rank | #15 |
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