Kevin McHale vs. John Shumate Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Shumate and Kevin McHale 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

Kevin McHale

vs.

John Shumate

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Kevin McHale: 1980-81 to 1992-93
John Shumate: 1975-76 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Kevin McHale 3 John Shumate 0

NBA Seasons Kevin McHale 13 John Shumate 5

Playoffs Played Kevin McHale 13 John Shumate 2

All-Star Games Kevin McHale 7 John Shumate 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Kevin McHale 1 John Shumate 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Kevin McHale 1 John Shumate 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Kevin McHale 3 John Shumate 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Kevin McHale 6 John Shumate 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Kevin McHale 17.9 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Kevin McHale 7.3 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Kevin McHale 1.7 John Shumate 1.8

Steals Per Game Kevin McHale 0.4 John Shumate 1.0

Blocks Per Game Kevin McHale 1.7 John Shumate 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Kevin McHale 17,335 John Shumate 3,920

Total Rebounds Kevin McHale 7,122 John Shumate 2,388

Total Assists Kevin McHale 1,670 John Shumate 574

Total Steals Kevin McHale 344 John Shumate 323

Total Blocks Kevin McHale 1,690 John Shumate 224

Total Games Kevin McHale 971 John Shumate 318

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Kevin McHale .554 John Shumate .516

3-Point Percentage Kevin McHale .261 John Shumate .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Kevin McHale .798 John Shumate .720

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Kevin McHale 26.1 (1987) John Shumate 15.1 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Kevin McHale 9.9 (1987) John Shumate 9.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Kevin McHale 2.7 (1988) John Shumate 2.3 (1978)

Steals Per Game Kevin McHale 0.5 (1987) John Shumate 1.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Kevin McHale 2.3 (1983) John Shumate 1.1 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Kevin McHale 18.8 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Kevin McHale 7.4 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Kevin McHale 1.6 John Shumate 2.5

Steals Per Game Kevin McHale 0.4 John Shumate 1.1

Blocks Per Game Kevin McHale 1.7 John Shumate 1.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Kevin McHale 3,182 John Shumate 148

Total Rebounds Kevin McHale 1,253 John Shumate 90

Total Assists Kevin McHale 274 John Shumate 30

Total Steals Kevin McHale 65 John Shumate 13

Total Blocks Kevin McHale 281 John Shumate 17

Total Games Kevin McHale 169 John Shumate 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Kevin McHale .561 John Shumate .563

3-Point Percentage Kevin McHale .381 John Shumate - *

Free Throw Percentage Kevin McHale .788 John Shumate .537

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Kevin McHale 25.4 (1988) John Shumate 14.1 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Kevin McHale 9.9 (1985) John Shumate 8.6 (1976)

Assists Per Game Kevin McHale 3.0 (1989) John Shumate 2.8 (1976)

Steals Per Game Kevin McHale 0.6 (1985) John Shumate 1.3 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Kevin McHale 2.4 (1986) John Shumate 1.4 (1976)

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