Artis Gilmore vs. Michael Jordan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Jordan 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Artis Gilmore:
1976-77 to 1987-88
Michael Jordan:
1984-85 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Artis Gilmore0
Michael Jordan6
Artis Gilmore12
Michael Jordan15
Artis Gilmore6
Michael Jordan13
Artis Gilmore6
Michael Jordan14

Honors and Awards

Artis Gilmore0
Michael Jordan5
Artis Gilmore0
Michael Jordan6
Artis Gilmore0
Michael Jordan10
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Artis Gilmore0
Michael Jordan11
Artis Gilmore0
Michael Jordan9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Artis Gilmore1
Michael Jordan9
Artis Gilmore0 *
Michael Jordan1
Artis Gilmore0
Michael Jordan10
Artis Gilmore0
Michael Jordan3
Artis Gilmore0
Michael Jordan1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Artis Gilmore 17.1
Michael Jordan 30.1

Artis Gilmore 10.1
Michael Jordan 6.2

Artis Gilmore 2.0
Michael Jordan 5.3

Artis Gilmore 0.5
Michael Jordan 2.3

Artis Gilmore 1.9
Michael Jordan 0.8

Totals Stats

Artis Gilmore 15,579
Michael Jordan 32,292

Artis Gilmore 9,161
Michael Jordan 6,672

Artis Gilmore 1,777
Michael Jordan 5,633

Artis Gilmore 470
Michael Jordan 2,514

Artis Gilmore 1,747
Michael Jordan 893

Artis Gilmore 909
Michael Jordan 1,072

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Artis Gilmore .599
Michael Jordan .497

3-Point Percentage
Artis Gilmore .077
*
Michael Jordan .327

Free Throw Percentage
Artis Gilmore .713
Michael Jordan .835

Best Season (no game minimum)

Artis Gilmore 23.7
(1979)
Michael Jordan 37.1
(1987)

Artis Gilmore 13.1
(1978)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Artis Gilmore 3.3
(1979)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Artis Gilmore 0.6
(1979)
Michael Jordan 3.2
(1988)

Artis Gilmore 2.7
(1982)
Michael Jordan 1.6
(1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Artis Gilmore 11.7
Michael Jordan 33.4

Artis Gilmore 8.0
Michael Jordan 6.4

Artis Gilmore 1.1
Michael Jordan 5.7

Artis Gilmore 0.6
Michael Jordan 2.1

Artis Gilmore 1.7
Michael Jordan 0.9

Totals Stats

Artis Gilmore 492
Michael Jordan 5,987

Artis Gilmore 336
Michael Jordan 1,152

Artis Gilmore 47
Michael Jordan 1,022

Artis Gilmore 27
Michael Jordan 376

Artis Gilmore 71
Michael Jordan 158

Artis Gilmore 42
Michael Jordan 179

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Artis Gilmore .566
Michael Jordan .487

3-Point Percentage
Artis Gilmore -
*
Michael Jordan .332

Free Throw Percentage
Artis Gilmore .680
Michael Jordan .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Artis Gilmore 18.7
(1977)
Michael Jordan 43.7
(1986)

Artis Gilmore 13.0
(1977)
Michael Jordan 7.9
(1997)

Artis Gilmore 2.0
(1981)
Michael Jordan 8.5
(1985)

Artis Gilmore 2.3
(1986)
Michael Jordan 2.8
(1990)

Artis Gilmore 3.1
(1983)
Michael Jordan 2.3
(1987)

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