Kevin Garnett vs. Wayne Hightower Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Wayne Hightower and Kevin Garnett 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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Kevin Garnett:
1995-96 to 2015-16
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Wayne Hightower:
1962-63 to 1966-67
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Honors and Awards |
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| Kevin Garnett | 1 |
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| Wayne Hightower | 0 | |
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| Kevin Garnett | 1 |
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| Wayne Hightower | 0 | |
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* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Kevin Garnett |
17.8 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
9.0 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
10.0 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
5.9 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
3.7 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
1.1 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1.3 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
- | |   n/a **
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| Kevin Garnett |
1.4 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
- | | n/a **
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Totals Stats |
| Kevin Garnett |
26,071 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
2,848 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
14,662 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
1,876 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
5,445 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
337 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1,859 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
- | | n/a **
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| Kevin Garnett |
2,037 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
- | | n/a **
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| Kevin Garnett |
1,462 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
316 | | |
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Percentages |
| Kevin Garnett |
.497 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
.359 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
.275 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
- | | n/a **
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| Kevin Garnett |
.789 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
.749 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Kevin Garnett |
24.2 | | (2004) | |
| Wayne Hightower |
13.2 | | (1964) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
13.9 | | (2004) | |
| Wayne Hightower |
7.2 | | (1964) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
6.0 | | (2003) | |
| Wayne Hightower |
1.7 | | (1964) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1.7 | | (1998) | |
| Wayne Hightower |
- | | | n/a **
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| Kevin Garnett |
2.2 | | (2004) | |
| Wayne Hightower |
- | | | n/a **
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Kevin Garnett |
18.2 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
6.8 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
10.7 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
4.9 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
3.3 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
1.2 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1.2 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
- | | n/a **
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| Kevin Garnett |
1.3 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
- | | n/a **
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Totals Stats |
| Kevin Garnett |
2,601 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
149 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1,534 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
107 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
471 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
26 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
178 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
- | | n/a **
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| Kevin Garnett |
186 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
- | | n/a **
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| Kevin Garnett |
143 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
22 | | |
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Percentages |
| Kevin Garnett |
.478 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
.318 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
.273 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
- | | n/a **
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| Kevin Garnett |
.789 | | |
| Wayne Hightower |
.673 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Kevin Garnett |
27.0 | | (2003) | |
| Wayne Hightower |
6.8 | | (1965) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
18.7 | | (2002) | |
| Wayne Hightower |
5.7 | | (1965) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
8.8 | | (2000) | |
| Wayne Hightower |
1.5 | | (1964) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1.9 | | (2011) | |
| Wayne Hightower |
- | | | n/a **
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| Kevin Garnett |
2.4 | | (1998) | |
| Wayne Hightower |
- | | | 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. |
