Dikembe Mutombo vs. Kelly Tripucka Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kelly Tripucka and Dikembe Mutombo that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Dikembe Mutombo:
1991-92 to 2008-09
Kelly Tripucka:
1981-82 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dikembe Mutombo0
Kelly Tripucka0
Dikembe Mutombo18
Kelly Tripucka10
Dikembe Mutombo13
Kelly Tripucka5
Dikembe Mutombo8
Kelly Tripucka2

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dikembe Mutombo3
Kelly Tripucka0
Dikembe Mutombo3
Kelly Tripucka0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dikembe Mutombo6
Kelly Tripucka0
Dikembe Mutombo4
Kelly Tripucka0
*
Dikembe Mutombo2
Kelly Tripucka0
Dikembe Mutombo3
Kelly Tripucka0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dikembe Mutombo 9.8
Kelly Tripucka 17.2

Dikembe Mutombo 10.3
Kelly Tripucka 3.8

Dikembe Mutombo 1.0
Kelly Tripucka 3.0

Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Kelly Tripucka 1.0

Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
Kelly Tripucka 0.2

Totals Stats

Dikembe Mutombo 11,729
Kelly Tripucka 12,142

Dikembe Mutombo 12,359
Kelly Tripucka 2,703

Dikembe Mutombo 1,240
Kelly Tripucka 2,090

Dikembe Mutombo 494
Kelly Tripucka 678

Dikembe Mutombo 3,289
Kelly Tripucka 137

Dikembe Mutombo 1,196
Kelly Tripucka 707

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo .518
Kelly Tripucka .473

3-Point Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo .000
Kelly Tripucka .361

Free Throw Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo .684
Kelly Tripucka .849

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dikembe Mutombo 16.6
(1992)
Kelly Tripucka 26.5
(1983)

Dikembe Mutombo 14.1
(2000)
Kelly Tripucka 5.4
(1982)

Dikembe Mutombo 2.2
(1992)
Kelly Tripucka 4.1
(1983)

Dikembe Mutombo 0.7
(1994)
Kelly Tripucka 1.2
(1989)

Dikembe Mutombo 4.5
(1996)
Kelly Tripucka 0.3
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dikembe Mutombo 9.1
Kelly Tripucka 15.6

Dikembe Mutombo 9.5
Kelly Tripucka 3.7

Dikembe Mutombo 0.8
Kelly Tripucka 2.3

Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Kelly Tripucka 0.9

Dikembe Mutombo 2.5
Kelly Tripucka 0.2

Totals Stats

Dikembe Mutombo 918
Kelly Tripucka 391

Dikembe Mutombo 962
Kelly Tripucka 93

Dikembe Mutombo 78
Kelly Tripucka 57

Dikembe Mutombo 40
Kelly Tripucka 22

Dikembe Mutombo 251
Kelly Tripucka 5

Dikembe Mutombo 101
Kelly Tripucka 25

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo .517
Kelly Tripucka .462

3-Point Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo .000
Kelly Tripucka .000

Free Throw Percentage
Dikembe Mutombo .703
Kelly Tripucka .856

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dikembe Mutombo 15.4
(1997)
Kelly Tripucka 27.4
(1984)

Dikembe Mutombo 13.9
(1999)
Kelly Tripucka 5.8
(1986)

Dikembe Mutombo 1.8
(1994)
Kelly Tripucka 3.2
(1985)

Dikembe Mutombo 0.7
(1994)
Kelly Tripucka 2.2
(1984)

Dikembe Mutombo 5.8
(1994)
Kelly Tripucka 0.5
(1986)