Daniel Gafford vs. Ernie Grunfeld Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ernie Grunfeld and Daniel Gafford 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

Daniel Gafford

vs.

Ernie Grunfeld

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Daniel Gafford: 2019-20 to 2023-24
Ernie Grunfeld: 1977-78 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Daniel Gafford 0 Ernie Grunfeld 0

NBA Seasons Daniel Gafford 5 Ernie Grunfeld 9

Playoffs Played Daniel Gafford 2 Ernie Grunfeld 5

All-Star Games Daniel Gafford 0 Ernie Grunfeld 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Daniel Gafford 8.7 Ernie Grunfeld 7.4

Rebounds Per Game Daniel Gafford 5.4 Ernie Grunfeld 2.6

Assists Per Game Daniel Gafford 1.0 Ernie Grunfeld 2.0

Steals Per Game Daniel Gafford 0.5 Ernie Grunfeld 0.7

Blocks Per Game Daniel Gafford 1.5 Ernie Grunfeld 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Daniel Gafford 2,796 Ernie Grunfeld 5,124

Total Rebounds Daniel Gafford 1,739 Ernie Grunfeld 1,815

Total Assists Daniel Gafford 317 Ernie Grunfeld 1,419

Total Steals Daniel Gafford 167 Ernie Grunfeld 472

Total Blocks Daniel Gafford 482 Ernie Grunfeld 134

Total Games Daniel Gafford 321 Ernie Grunfeld 693

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Daniel Gafford .711 Ernie Grunfeld .477

3-Point Percentage Daniel Gafford .000 Ernie Grunfeld .337 *

Free Throw Percentage Daniel Gafford .668 Ernie Grunfeld .770

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Daniel Gafford 11.0 (2024) Ernie Grunfeld 12.7 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Daniel Gafford 7.6 (2024) Ernie Grunfeld 4.4 (1979)

Assists Per Game Daniel Gafford 1.6 (2024) Ernie Grunfeld 3.4 (1982)

Steals Per Game Daniel Gafford 0.9 (2024) Ernie Grunfeld 0.9 (1982)

Blocks Per Game Daniel Gafford 2.1 (2024) Ernie Grunfeld 0.5 (1982)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Daniel Gafford 9.6 Ernie Grunfeld 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Daniel Gafford 5.7 Ernie Grunfeld 2.2

Assists Per Game Daniel Gafford 0.7 Ernie Grunfeld 2.9

Steals Per Game Daniel Gafford 0.4 Ernie Grunfeld 1.0

Blocks Per Game Daniel Gafford 1.7 Ernie Grunfeld 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Daniel Gafford 250 Ernie Grunfeld 375

Total Rebounds Daniel Gafford 148 Ernie Grunfeld 92

Total Assists Daniel Gafford 18 Ernie Grunfeld 121

Total Steals Daniel Gafford 11 Ernie Grunfeld 43

Total Blocks Daniel Gafford 43 Ernie Grunfeld 12

Total Games Daniel Gafford 26 Ernie Grunfeld 42

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Daniel Gafford .674 Ernie Grunfeld .488

3-Point Percentage Daniel Gafford - Ernie Grunfeld .500 *

Free Throw Percentage Daniel Gafford .629 Ernie Grunfeld .827

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Daniel Gafford 11.8 (2021) Ernie Grunfeld 16.8 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Daniel Gafford 5.8 (2021) Ernie Grunfeld 4.2 (1981)

Assists Per Game Daniel Gafford 0.7 (2024) Ernie Grunfeld 5.9 (1981)

Steals Per Game Daniel Gafford 1.0 (2021) Ernie Grunfeld 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Daniel Gafford 2.0 (2021) Ernie Grunfeld 0.6 (1981)

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