Artis Gilmore vs. Michael Young Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Young 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.

Michael Young

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Artis Gilmore: 1976-77 to 1987-88
Michael Young: 1984-85 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Artis Gilmore 0 Michael Young 0

NBA Seasons Artis Gilmore 12 Michael Young 3

Playoffs Played Artis Gilmore 6 Michael Young 1

All-Star Games Artis Gilmore 6 Michael Young 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Artis Gilmore 1 Michael Young 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 17.1 Michael Young 4.6

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 10.1 Michael Young 1.8

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.0 Michael Young 0.5

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.5 Michael Young 0.5

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.9 Michael Young 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Artis Gilmore 15,579 Michael Young 223

Total Rebounds Artis Gilmore 9,161 Michael Young 88

Total Assists Artis Gilmore 1,777 Michael Young 24

Total Steals Artis Gilmore 470 Michael Young 25

Total Blocks Artis Gilmore 1,747 Michael Young 3

Total Games Artis Gilmore 909 Michael Young 49

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Artis Gilmore .599 Michael Young .465

3-Point Percentage Artis Gilmore .077 * Michael Young .296

Free Throw Percentage Artis Gilmore .713 Michael Young .711

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 23.7 (1979) Michael Young 4.9 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 13.1 (1978) Michael Young 1.9 (1990)

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 3.3 (1979) Michael Young 0.5 (1990)

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.6 (1979) Michael Young 0.6 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.7 (1982) Michael Young 0.1 (1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 11.7 Michael Young 0.7

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 8.0 Michael Young 0.3

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.1 Michael Young 0.0

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.6 Michael Young 0.0

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.7 Michael Young 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Artis Gilmore 492 Michael Young 2

Total Rebounds Artis Gilmore 336 Michael Young 1

Total Assists Artis Gilmore 47 Michael Young 0

Total Steals Artis Gilmore 27 Michael Young 0

Total Blocks Artis Gilmore 71 Michael Young 0

Total Games Artis Gilmore 42 Michael Young 3

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Artis Gilmore .566 Michael Young .250

3-Point Percentage Artis Gilmore - * Michael Young -

Free Throw Percentage Artis Gilmore .680 Michael Young -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 18.7 (1977) Michael Young 0.7 (1986)

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 13.0 (1977) Michael Young 0.3 (1986)

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.0 (1981) Michael Young 0.0 (1986)

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.3 (1986) Michael Young 0.0 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 3.1 (1983) Michael Young 0.0 (1986)

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