hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for James Harden (2010-2026) and Karl Malone (1986-2004) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | James Harden | Karl Malone |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,221 | 1,476 |
| Career Points | 29,339 | 36,928 |
| Points Per Game | 24.0 | 25.0 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 5.6 | 10.1 |
| Assists Per Game | 7.3 | 3.6 |
| Field Goal % | 43.9% | 51.6% |
| 3-Point % | 36.4% | 27.4% |
| True Shooting % | 60.8% | 57.7% |
Karl Malone scored more career points, 36,928 to 29,339, in the NBA regular season.
Karl Malone averaged more points per game for his career, 25.0 PPG to 24.0 PPG.
Karl Malone averaged more rebounds per game, 10.1 RPG to 5.6 RPG.
James Harden averaged more assists per game, 7.3 APG to 3.6 APG.
James Harden shot better from three for his career, 36.4% to 27.4%.
James Harden posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 60.8% to 57.7%.