Chris Andersen vs. JaVale McGee Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars JaVale McGee and Chris Andersen 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
Chris Andersen: 2001-02 to 2016-17
JaVale McGee: 2008-09 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Chris Andersen 1 JaVale McGee 3

NBA Seasons Chris Andersen 15 JaVale McGee 16

Playoffs Played Chris Andersen 7 JaVale McGee 8

All-Star Games Chris Andersen 0 JaVale McGee 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 5.4 JaVale McGee 7.6

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 5.0 JaVale McGee 5.0

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 0.5 JaVale McGee 0.4

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.4 JaVale McGee 0.4

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 1.4 JaVale McGee 1.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Chris Andersen 3,755 JaVale McGee 6,907

Total Rebounds Chris Andersen 3,493 JaVale McGee 4,577

Total Assists Chris Andersen 337 JaVale McGee 386

Total Steals Chris Andersen 312 JaVale McGee 345

Total Blocks Chris Andersen 991 JaVale McGee 1,258

Total Games Chris Andersen 695 JaVale McGee 909

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chris Andersen .532 JaVale McGee .578

3-Point Percentage Chris Andersen .221 JaVale McGee .192

Free Throw Percentage Chris Andersen .654 JaVale McGee .604

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 7.7 (2005) JaVale McGee 12.0 (2019)

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 6.4 (2010) JaVale McGee 8.0 (2011)

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 1.1 (2005) JaVale McGee 0.8 (2021)

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.6 (2012) JaVale McGee 0.6 (2019)

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 2.5 (2009) JaVale McGee 2.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 5.3 JaVale McGee 5.6

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 5.0 JaVale McGee 4.0

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 0.4 JaVale McGee 0.4

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.4 JaVale McGee 0.3

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 1.2 JaVale McGee 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Chris Andersen 389 JaVale McGee 416

Total Rebounds Chris Andersen 364 JaVale McGee 295

Total Assists Chris Andersen 26 JaVale McGee 30

Total Steals Chris Andersen 26 JaVale McGee 21

Total Blocks Chris Andersen 90 JaVale McGee 74

Total Games Chris Andersen 73 JaVale McGee 74

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chris Andersen .631 JaVale McGee .616

3-Point Percentage Chris Andersen .000 JaVale McGee .000

Free Throw Percentage Chris Andersen .689 JaVale McGee .571

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 6.5 (2009) JaVale McGee 8.6 (2012)

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 7.8 (2016) JaVale McGee 9.6 (2012)

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 0.8 (2016) JaVale McGee 0.8 (2021)

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.6 (2011) JaVale McGee 0.7 (2012)

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 2.1 (2009) JaVale McGee 3.1 (2012)