Artis Gilmore vs. Dave Twardzik Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dave Twardzik 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.

Dave Twardzik

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Artis Gilmore: 1976-77 to 1987-88
Dave Twardzik: 1976-77 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Artis Gilmore 0 Dave Twardzik 1

NBA Seasons Artis Gilmore 12 Dave Twardzik 4

Playoffs Played Artis Gilmore 6 Dave Twardzik 4

All-Star Games Artis Gilmore 6 Dave Twardzik 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Artis Gilmore 1 Dave Twardzik 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 17.1 Dave Twardzik 9.5

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 10.1 Dave Twardzik 2.2

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.0 Dave Twardzik 3.4

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.5 Dave Twardzik 1.4

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.9 Dave Twardzik 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Artis Gilmore 15,579 Dave Twardzik 2,666

Total Rebounds Artis Gilmore 9,161 Dave Twardzik 611

Total Assists Artis Gilmore 1,777 Dave Twardzik 940

Total Steals Artis Gilmore 470 Dave Twardzik 396

Total Blocks Artis Gilmore 1,747 Dave Twardzik 24

Total Games Artis Gilmore 909 Dave Twardzik 280

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Artis Gilmore .599 Dave Twardzik .552

3-Point Percentage Artis Gilmore .077 * Dave Twardzik .571 *

Free Throw Percentage Artis Gilmore .713 Dave Twardzik .823

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 23.7 (1979) Dave Twardzik 10.4 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 13.1 (1978) Dave Twardzik 2.7 (1977)

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 3.3 (1979) Dave Twardzik 4.1 (1980)

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.6 (1979) Dave Twardzik 1.7 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.7 (1982) Dave Twardzik 0.2 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 11.7 Dave Twardzik 8.6

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 8.0 Dave Twardzik 1.6

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.1 Dave Twardzik 2.5

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.6 Dave Twardzik 1.2

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.7 Dave Twardzik 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Artis Gilmore 492 Dave Twardzik 216

Total Rebounds Artis Gilmore 336 Dave Twardzik 39

Total Assists Artis Gilmore 47 Dave Twardzik 62

Total Steals Artis Gilmore 27 Dave Twardzik 30

Total Blocks Artis Gilmore 71 Dave Twardzik 2

Total Games Artis Gilmore 42 Dave Twardzik 25

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Artis Gilmore .566 Dave Twardzik .552

3-Point Percentage Artis Gilmore - * Dave Twardzik - *

Free Throw Percentage Artis Gilmore .680 Dave Twardzik .800

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 18.7 (1977) Dave Twardzik 10.9 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 13.0 (1977) Dave Twardzik 2.3 (1979)

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.0 (1981) Dave Twardzik 3.3 (1979)

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.3 (1986) Dave Twardzik 1.7 (1979)

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 3.1 (1983) Dave Twardzik 0.1 (1977)

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