Artis Gilmore vs. Zion Williamson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Zion Williamson 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
Zion Williamson:
2019-20 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Artis Gilmore0
Zion Williamson0
Artis Gilmore12
Zion Williamson4
Artis Gilmore6
Zion Williamson0
Artis Gilmore6
Zion Williamson2

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Artis Gilmore1
Zion Williamson0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Artis Gilmore 17.1
Zion Williamson 24.7

Artis Gilmore 10.1
Zion Williamson 6.6

Artis Gilmore 2.0
Zion Williamson 4.1

Artis Gilmore 0.5
Zion Williamson 0.9

Artis Gilmore 1.9
Zion Williamson 0.6

Totals Stats

Artis Gilmore 15,579
Zion Williamson 4,324

Artis Gilmore 9,161
Zion Williamson 1,149

Artis Gilmore 1,777
Zion Williamson 718

Artis Gilmore 470
Zion Williamson 165

Artis Gilmore 1,747
Zion Williamson 101

Artis Gilmore 909
Zion Williamson 175

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Artis Gilmore .599
Zion Williamson .599

3-Point Percentage
Artis Gilmore .077
*
Zion Williamson .346

Free Throw Percentage
Artis Gilmore .713
Zion Williamson .695

Best Season (no game minimum)

Artis Gilmore 23.7
(1979)
Zion Williamson 27.0
(2021)

Artis Gilmore 13.1
(1978)
Zion Williamson 7.2
(2021)

Artis Gilmore 3.3
(1979)
Zion Williamson 5.1
(2024)

Artis Gilmore 0.6
(1979)
Zion Williamson 1.1
(2023)

Artis Gilmore 2.7
(1982)
Zion Williamson 0.6
(2021)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Artis Gilmore 11.7
Zion Williamson -

Artis Gilmore 8.0
Zion Williamson -

Artis Gilmore 1.1
Zion Williamson -

Artis Gilmore 0.6
Zion Williamson -

Artis Gilmore 1.7
Zion Williamson -

Totals Stats

Artis Gilmore 492
Zion Williamson -

Artis Gilmore 336
Zion Williamson -

Artis Gilmore 47
Zion Williamson -

Artis Gilmore 27
Zion Williamson -

Artis Gilmore 71
Zion Williamson -

Artis Gilmore 42
Zion Williamson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Artis Gilmore .566
Zion Williamson -

3-Point Percentage
Artis Gilmore -
*
Zion Williamson -

Free Throw Percentage
Artis Gilmore .680
Zion Williamson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Artis Gilmore 18.7
(1977)
Zion Williamson -

Artis Gilmore 13.0
(1977)
Zion Williamson -

Artis Gilmore 2.0
(1981)
Zion Williamson -

Artis Gilmore 2.3
(1986)
Zion Williamson -

Artis Gilmore 3.1
(1983)
Zion Williamson -

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