Buddy Hield vs. George McGinnis Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars George McGinnis and Buddy Hield 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 2025-26
Buddy Hield: 2016-17 to 2025-26
George McGinnis: 1975-76 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Buddy Hield 0 George McGinnis 0

NBA Seasons Buddy Hield 10 George McGinnis 7

Playoffs Played Buddy Hield 2 George McGinnis 4

All-Star Games Buddy Hield 0 George McGinnis 3

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Buddy Hield 0 George McGinnis 1

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Buddy Hield 0 George McGinnis 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 14.7 George McGinnis 17.2

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 4.0 George McGinnis 9.8

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 2.4 George McGinnis 3.8

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 0.9 George McGinnis 1.7

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.3 George McGinnis 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Buddy Hield 10,964 George McGinnis 9,090

Total Rebounds Buddy Hield 3,014 George McGinnis 5,177

Total Assists Buddy Hield 1,820 George McGinnis 1,985

Total Steals Buddy Hield 639 George McGinnis 923

Total Blocks Buddy Hield 230 George McGinnis 236

Total Games Buddy Hield 745 George McGinnis 528

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Buddy Hield .432 George McGinnis .448

3-Point Percentage Buddy Hield .395 George McGinnis .080 *

Free Throw Percentage Buddy Hield .859 George McGinnis .651

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 20.7 (2019) George McGinnis 23.0 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 5.0 (2019) George McGinnis 12.6 (1976)

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 3.6 (2021) George McGinnis 4.7 (1976)

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 1.2 (2023) George McGinnis 2.6 (1976)

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.5 (2024) George McGinnis 0.7 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 10.8 George McGinnis 14.6

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 2.9 George McGinnis 9.6

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 1.4 George McGinnis 3.5

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 0.9 George McGinnis 1.2

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.4 George McGinnis 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Buddy Hield 172 George McGinnis 495

Total Rebounds Buddy Hield 47 George McGinnis 327

Total Assists Buddy Hield 23 George McGinnis 118

Total Steals Buddy Hield 14 George McGinnis 41

Total Blocks Buddy Hield 6 George McGinnis 11

Total Games Buddy Hield 16 George McGinnis 34

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Buddy Hield .415 George McGinnis .395

3-Point Percentage Buddy Hield .433 George McGinnis - *

Free Throw Percentage Buddy Hield .938 George McGinnis .640

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 12.5 (2025) George McGinnis 23.0 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 3.5 (2025) George McGinnis 13.7 (1976)

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 1.8 (2025) George McGinnis 4.0 (1976)

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 1.2 (2025) George McGinnis 1.5 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.4 (2025) George McGinnis 1.3 (1976)

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