Kawhi Leonard vs. Moses Malone Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Moses Malone and Kawhi Leonard that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Kawhi Leonard:
2011-12 to 2023-24
Moses Malone:
1976-77 to 1994-95

NBA Championships and Seasons

Kawhi Leonard2
Moses Malone1
Kawhi Leonard12
Moses Malone19
Kawhi Leonard10
Moses Malone12
Kawhi Leonard6
Moses Malone12

Honors and Awards

Kawhi Leonard0
Moses Malone3
Kawhi Leonard2
Moses Malone1
Kawhi Leonard3
Moses Malone4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Kawhi Leonard5
Moses Malone8
Kawhi Leonard3
Moses Malone1
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Kawhi Leonard7
Moses Malone2
Kawhi Leonard2
Moses Malone0
*
Kawhi Leonard0
Moses Malone6
Kawhi Leonard1
Moses Malone0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Kawhi Leonard 20.0
Moses Malone 20.6

Kawhi Leonard 6.4
Moses Malone 12.2

Kawhi Leonard 3.0
Moses Malone 1.4

Kawhi Leonard 1.7
Moses Malone 0.8

Kawhi Leonard 0.7
Moses Malone 1.3

Totals Stats

Kawhi Leonard 13,885
Moses Malone 27,409

Kawhi Leonard 4,427
Moses Malone 16,212

Kawhi Leonard 2,113
Moses Malone 1,796

Kawhi Leonard 1,192
Moses Malone 1,089

Kawhi Leonard 452
Moses Malone 1,733

Kawhi Leonard 694
Moses Malone 1,329

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kawhi Leonard .498
Moses Malone .491

3-Point Percentage
Kawhi Leonard .391
Moses Malone .100

*
Free Throw Percentage
Kawhi Leonard .862
Moses Malone .769

Best Season (no game minimum)

Kawhi Leonard 27.1
(2020)
Moses Malone 31.1
(1982)

Kawhi Leonard 7.3
(2019)
Moses Malone 17.6
(1979)

Kawhi Leonard 5.2
(2021)
Moses Malone 1.8
(1980)

Kawhi Leonard 2.3
(2015)
Moses Malone 1.1
(1983)

Kawhi Leonard 1.0
(2018)
Moses Malone 2.2
(1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Kawhi Leonard 21.4
Moses Malone 22.1

Kawhi Leonard 7.8
Moses Malone 13.8

Kawhi Leonard 2.9
Moses Malone 1.4

Kawhi Leonard 1.8
Moses Malone 0.9

Kawhi Leonard 0.7
Moses Malone 1.6

Totals Stats

Kawhi Leonard 2,934
Moses Malone 2,077

Kawhi Leonard 1,073
Moses Malone 1,295

Kawhi Leonard 395
Moses Malone 136

Kawhi Leonard 244
Moses Malone 84

Kawhi Leonard 93
Moses Malone 151

Kawhi Leonard 137
Moses Malone 94

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kawhi Leonard .512
Moses Malone .479

3-Point Percentage
Kawhi Leonard .402
Moses Malone .143

*
Free Throw Percentage
Kawhi Leonard .845
Moses Malone .762

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Kawhi Leonard 34.5
(2023)
Moses Malone 26.8
(1981)

Kawhi Leonard 9.3
(2020)
Moses Malone 20.5
(1979)

Kawhi Leonard 6.0
(2023)
Moses Malone 3.3
(1982)

Kawhi Leonard 2.6
(2016)
Moses Malone 1.5
(1983)

Kawhi Leonard 1.4
(2016)
Moses Malone 4.0
(1979)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.