Daniel Gafford vs. John Shumate Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Shumate 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

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Daniel Gafford: 2019-20 to 2024-25
John Shumate: 1975-76 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Daniel Gafford 0 John Shumate 0

NBA Seasons Daniel Gafford 6 John Shumate 5

Playoffs Played Daniel Gafford 2 John Shumate 2

All-Star Games Daniel Gafford 0 John Shumate 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Daniel Gafford 9.3 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Daniel Gafford 5.6 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Daniel Gafford 1.1 John Shumate 1.8

Steals Per Game Daniel Gafford 0.5 John Shumate 1.0

Blocks Per Game Daniel Gafford 1.5 John Shumate 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Daniel Gafford 3,497 John Shumate 3,920

Total Rebounds Daniel Gafford 2,127 John Shumate 2,388

Total Assists Daniel Gafford 397 John Shumate 574

Total Steals Daniel Gafford 190 John Shumate 323

Total Blocks Daniel Gafford 584 John Shumate 224

Total Games Daniel Gafford 378 John Shumate 318

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Daniel Gafford .709 John Shumate .516

3-Point Percentage Daniel Gafford .000 John Shumate .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Daniel Gafford .672 John Shumate .720

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Daniel Gafford 12.3 (2025) John Shumate 15.1 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Daniel Gafford 7.6 (2024) John Shumate 9.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Daniel Gafford 1.6 (2024) John Shumate 2.3 (1978)

Steals Per Game Daniel Gafford 0.9 (2024) John Shumate 1.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Daniel Gafford 2.1 (2024) John Shumate 1.1 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Daniel Gafford 9.5 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Daniel Gafford 5.6 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Daniel Gafford 0.7 John Shumate 2.5

Steals Per Game Daniel Gafford 0.4 John Shumate 1.1

Blocks Per Game Daniel Gafford 1.6 John Shumate 1.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Daniel Gafford 256 John Shumate 148

Total Rebounds Daniel Gafford 151 John Shumate 90

Total Assists Daniel Gafford 18 John Shumate 30

Total Steals Daniel Gafford 11 John Shumate 13

Total Blocks Daniel Gafford 43 John Shumate 17

Total Games Daniel Gafford 27 John Shumate 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Daniel Gafford .671 John Shumate .563

3-Point Percentage Daniel Gafford - John Shumate - *

Free Throw Percentage Daniel Gafford .629 John Shumate .537

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Daniel Gafford 11.8 (2021) John Shumate 14.1 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Daniel Gafford 5.8 (2021) John Shumate 8.6 (1976)

Assists Per Game Daniel Gafford 0.7 (2024) John Shumate 2.8 (1976)

Steals Per Game Daniel Gafford 1.0 (2021) John Shumate 1.3 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Daniel Gafford 2.0 (2021) John Shumate 1.4 (1976)

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