Artis Gilmore vs. Michael Phelps Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Phelps and Artis Gilmore 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

Artis Gilmore

vs.

Michael Phelps

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Artis Gilmore: 1976-77 to 1987-88
Michael Phelps: 1985-86 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Artis Gilmore 0 Michael Phelps 0

NBA Seasons Artis Gilmore 12 Michael Phelps 3

Playoffs Played Artis Gilmore 6 Michael Phelps 0

All-Star Games Artis Gilmore 6 Michael Phelps 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Artis Gilmore 1 Michael Phelps 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 17.1 Michael Phelps 3.6

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 10.1 Michael Phelps 1.1

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.0 Michael Phelps 1.0

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.5 Michael Phelps 0.5

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.9 Michael Phelps 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Artis Gilmore 15,579 Michael Phelps 470

Total Rebounds Artis Gilmore 9,161 Michael Phelps 141

Total Assists Artis Gilmore 1,777 Michael Phelps 138

Total Steals Artis Gilmore 470 Michael Phelps 71

Total Blocks Artis Gilmore 1,747 Michael Phelps 3

Total Games Artis Gilmore 909 Michael Phelps 132

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Artis Gilmore .599 Michael Phelps .416

3-Point Percentage Artis Gilmore .077 * Michael Phelps .091

Free Throw Percentage Artis Gilmore .713 Michael Phelps .639

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 23.7 (1979) Michael Phelps 4.5 (1988)

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 13.1 (1978) Michael Phelps 1.3 (1986)

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 3.3 (1979) Michael Phelps 1.5 (1988)

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.6 (1979) Michael Phelps 2.5 (1988)

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.7 (1982) Michael Phelps 0.0 (1987)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 11.7 Michael Phelps -

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 8.0 Michael Phelps -

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.1 Michael Phelps -

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.6 Michael Phelps -

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.7 Michael Phelps -

Totals Stats

Total Points Artis Gilmore 492 Michael Phelps -

Total Rebounds Artis Gilmore 336 Michael Phelps -

Total Assists Artis Gilmore 47 Michael Phelps -

Total Steals Artis Gilmore 27 Michael Phelps -

Total Blocks Artis Gilmore 71 Michael Phelps -

Total Games Artis Gilmore 42 Michael Phelps 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Artis Gilmore .566 Michael Phelps -

3-Point Percentage Artis Gilmore - * Michael Phelps -

Free Throw Percentage Artis Gilmore .680 Michael Phelps -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 18.7 (1977) Michael Phelps -

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 13.0 (1977) Michael Phelps -

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.0 (1981) Michael Phelps -

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.3 (1986) Michael Phelps -

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 3.1 (1983) Michael Phelps -

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