Daniel Gafford vs. Rich Kelley Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Rich Kelley 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 2025-26
Rich Kelley:
1975-76 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

Daniel Gafford0
Rich Kelley0
Daniel Gafford7
Rich Kelley11
Daniel Gafford2
Rich Kelley6
Daniel Gafford0
Rich Kelley0

Honors and Awards

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Daniel Gafford 9.3
Rich Kelley 7.6

Daniel Gafford 5.7
Rich Kelley 7.0

Daniel Gafford 1.1
Rich Kelley 2.6

Daniel Gafford 0.5
Rich Kelley 0.9

Daniel Gafford 1.5
Rich Kelley 0.9

Totals Stats

Daniel Gafford 3,624
Rich Kelley 6,199

Daniel Gafford 2,214
Rich Kelley 5,678

Daniel Gafford 416
Rich Kelley 2,092

Daniel Gafford 202
Rich Kelley 694

Daniel Gafford 605
Rich Kelley 749

Daniel Gafford 391
Rich Kelley 814

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Daniel Gafford .706
Rich Kelley .488

3-Point Percentage
Daniel Gafford .000
Rich Kelley .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
Daniel Gafford .678
Rich Kelley .783

Best Season (no game minimum)

Daniel Gafford 12.3
(2025)
Rich Kelley 15.7
(1979)

Daniel Gafford 7.6
(2024)
Rich Kelley 12.8
(1979)

Daniel Gafford 1.6
(2024)
Rich Kelley 3.6
(1982)

Daniel Gafford 0.9
(2026)
Rich Kelley 1.6
(1979)

Daniel Gafford 2.1
(2024)
Rich Kelley 2.1
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Daniel Gafford 9.5
Rich Kelley 5.8

Daniel Gafford 5.6
Rich Kelley 5.5

Daniel Gafford 0.7
Rich Kelley 2.3

Daniel Gafford 0.4
Rich Kelley 0.9

Daniel Gafford 1.6
Rich Kelley 0.5

Totals Stats

Daniel Gafford 256
Rich Kelley 259

Daniel Gafford 151
Rich Kelley 246

Daniel Gafford 18
Rich Kelley 105

Daniel Gafford 11
Rich Kelley 39

Daniel Gafford 43
Rich Kelley 24

Daniel Gafford 27
Rich Kelley 45

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Daniel Gafford .671
Rich Kelley .467

3-Point Percentage
Daniel Gafford -
Rich Kelley .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
Daniel Gafford .629
Rich Kelley .798

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Daniel Gafford 11.8
(2021)
Rich Kelley 9.7
(1982)

Daniel Gafford 5.8
(2021)
Rich Kelley 6.9
(1982)

Daniel Gafford 0.7
(2024)
Rich Kelley 4.3
(1982)

Daniel Gafford 1.0
(2021)
Rich Kelley 1.1
(1980)

Daniel Gafford 2.0
(2021)
Rich Kelley 0.9
(1980)

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