Wilt Chamberlain vs. Larry Mikan Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Mikan and Wilt Chamberlain 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Wilt Chamberlain:
1959-60 to 1972-73
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Larry Mikan:
1970-71 to 1970-71
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Honors and Awards |
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| Wilt Chamberlain | 1 |
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| Larry Mikan | 0 | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain | 2 |
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| Larry Mikan | 0 | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain | 2 |
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| Larry Mikan | 0 | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain | 1 |
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| Larry Mikan | 0 | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain | 1 |
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| Larry Mikan | 0 | |
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* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Wilt Chamberlain |
30.1 | | |
| Larry Mikan |
3.0 | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
22.9 | | |
| Larry Mikan |
2.6 | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
4.4 | | |
| Larry Mikan |
0.8 | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | | 
n/a ** |
| Larry Mikan |
- | |  n/a **
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | n/a **
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Totals Stats |
| Wilt Chamberlain |
31,419 | | |
| Larry Mikan |
158 | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
23,924 | | |
| Larry Mikan |
139 | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
4,643 | | |
| Larry Mikan |
41 | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | n/a **
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
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n/a ** |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | n/a **
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
1,045 | | |
| Larry Mikan |
53 | | |
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Percentages |
| Wilt Chamberlain |
.540 | | |
| Larry Mikan |
.333 | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
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n/a ** |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | n/a **
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
.511 | | |
| Larry Mikan |
.618 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Wilt Chamberlain |
50.4 | | (1962) | |
| Larry Mikan |
3.0 | | (1971) | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
27.2 | | (1961) | |
| Larry Mikan |
2.6 | | (1971) | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
8.6 | | (1968) | |
| Larry Mikan |
0.8 | | (1971) | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | | n/a **
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | | n/a **
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Wilt Chamberlain |
22.5 | | |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
24.5 | | |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
4.2 | | |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | n/a **
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | n/a **
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Totals Stats |
| Wilt Chamberlain |
3,607 | | |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
3,913 | | |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
673 | | |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | n/a **
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
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n/a ** |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | n/a **
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
160 | | |
| Larry Mikan |
0 | | |
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Percentages |
| Wilt Chamberlain |
.522 | | |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
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n/a ** |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | n/a **
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
.465 | | |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Wilt Chamberlain |
37.0 | | (1961) | |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
30.2 | | (1966) | |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
9.0 | | (1967) | |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | | |
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | | n/a **
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| Wilt Chamberlain |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Larry Mikan |
- | | | n/a **
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Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat. |
