Devean George vs. Bob Lanier Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bob Lanier and Devean George 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

Devean George

vs.

Bob Lanier

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Devean George: 1999-00 to 2009-10
Bob Lanier: 1970-71 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Devean George 3 Bob Lanier 0

NBA Seasons Devean George 11 Bob Lanier 14

Playoffs Played Devean George 8 Bob Lanier 9

All-Star Games Devean George 0 Bob Lanier 8

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Devean George 5.6 Bob Lanier 20.1

Rebounds Per Game Devean George 3.1 Bob Lanier 10.1

Assists Per Game Devean George 0.9 Bob Lanier 3.1

Steals Per Game Devean George 0.7 Bob Lanier 1.1 *

Blocks Per Game Devean George 0.4 Bob Lanier 1.5 *

Totals Stats

Total Points Devean George 3,536 Bob Lanier 19,248

Total Rebounds Devean George 1,975 Bob Lanier 9,698

Total Assists Devean George 543 Bob Lanier 3,007

Total Steals Devean George 436 Bob Lanier 777 *

Total Blocks Devean George 230 Bob Lanier 1,100 *

Total Games Devean George 630 Bob Lanier 959

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Devean George .392 Bob Lanier .514

3-Point Percentage Devean George .343 Bob Lanier .154 *

Free Throw Percentage Devean George .721 Bob Lanier .767

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Devean George 7.4 (2004) Bob Lanier 25.7 (1972)

Rebounds Per Game Devean George 4.0 (2004) Bob Lanier 14.9 (1973)

Assists Per Game Devean George 1.4 (2004) Bob Lanier 4.6 (1975)

Steals Per Game Devean George 1.0 (2004) Bob Lanier 1.4 (1974) *

Blocks Per Game Devean George 0.5 (2003) Bob Lanier 3.0 (1974) *

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Devean George 5.0 Bob Lanier 18.6

Rebounds Per Game Devean George 2.7 Bob Lanier 9.6

Assists Per Game Devean George 0.7 Bob Lanier 3.5

Steals Per Game Devean George 0.7 Bob Lanier 0.9 *

Blocks Per Game Devean George 0.3 Bob Lanier 1.5 *

Totals Stats

Total Points Devean George 427 Bob Lanier 1,244

Total Rebounds Devean George 231 Bob Lanier 645

Total Assists Devean George 57 Bob Lanier 235

Total Steals Devean George 56 Bob Lanier 62 *

Total Blocks Devean George 27 Bob Lanier 99 *

Total Games Devean George 86 Bob Lanier 67

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Devean George .395 Bob Lanier .532

3-Point Percentage Devean George .326 Bob Lanier .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Devean George .675 Bob Lanier .768

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Devean George 8.0 (2003) Bob Lanier 28.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Devean George 4.5 (2003) Bob Lanier 16.7 (1977)

Assists Per Game Devean George 2.2 (2003) Bob Lanier 6.3 (1975)

Steals Per Game Devean George 1.0 (2007) Bob Lanier 1.7 (1981) *

Blocks Per Game Devean George 0.5 (2002) Bob Lanier 4.0 (1975) *

Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.