Daniel Gafford vs. Swen Nater Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Swen Nater 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
Swen Nater:
1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Daniel Gafford0
Swen Nater0
Daniel Gafford6
Swen Nater8
Daniel Gafford2
Swen Nater1
Daniel Gafford0
Swen Nater0

Honors and Awards

Daniel Gafford0
Swen Nater1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Daniel Gafford 9.3
Swen Nater 12.2

Daniel Gafford 5.6
Swen Nater 10.8

Daniel Gafford 1.1
Swen Nater 2.0

Daniel Gafford 0.5
Swen Nater 0.5

Daniel Gafford 1.5
Swen Nater 0.5

Totals Stats

Daniel Gafford 3,497
Swen Nater 5,943

Daniel Gafford 2,127
Swen Nater 5,297

Daniel Gafford 397
Swen Nater 954

Daniel Gafford 190
Swen Nater 258

Daniel Gafford 584
Swen Nater 226

Daniel Gafford 378
Swen Nater 489

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Daniel Gafford .709
Swen Nater .537

3-Point Percentage
Daniel Gafford .000
Swen Nater .250

*
Free Throw Percentage
Daniel Gafford .672
Swen Nater .760

Best Season (no game minimum)

Daniel Gafford 12.3
(2025)
Swen Nater 15.6
(1981)

Daniel Gafford 7.6
(2024)
Swen Nater 15.0
(1980)

Daniel Gafford 1.6
(2024)
Swen Nater 2.9
(1980)

Daniel Gafford 0.9
(2024)
Swen Nater 0.8
(1977)

Daniel Gafford 2.1
(2024)
Swen Nater 0.7
(1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Daniel Gafford 9.5
Swen Nater 3.4

Daniel Gafford 5.6
Swen Nater 2.4

Daniel Gafford 0.7
Swen Nater 0.1

Daniel Gafford 0.4
Swen Nater 0.1

Daniel Gafford 1.6
Swen Nater 0.1

Totals Stats

Daniel Gafford 256
Swen Nater 58

Daniel Gafford 151
Swen Nater 40

Daniel Gafford 18
Swen Nater 1

Daniel Gafford 11
Swen Nater 1

Daniel Gafford 43
Swen Nater 2

Daniel Gafford 27
Swen Nater 17

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Daniel Gafford .671
Swen Nater .500

3-Point Percentage
Daniel Gafford -
Swen Nater -

*
Free Throw Percentage
Daniel Gafford .629
Swen Nater .769

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Daniel Gafford 11.8
(2021)
Swen Nater 3.4
(1984)

Daniel Gafford 5.8
(2021)
Swen Nater 2.4
(1984)

Daniel Gafford 0.7
(2024)
Swen Nater 0.1
(1984)

Daniel Gafford 1.0
(2021)
Swen Nater 0.1
(1984)

Daniel Gafford 2.0
(2021)
Swen Nater 0.1
(1984)

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