Derrick Gervin vs. John Starks Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Starks and Derrick Gervin 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
Derrick Gervin: 1989-90 to 1990-91
John Starks: 1988-89 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derrick Gervin 0 John Starks 0

NBA Seasons Derrick Gervin 2 John Starks 13

Playoffs Played Derrick Gervin 0 John Starks 9

All-Star Games Derrick Gervin 0 John Starks 1

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Derrick Gervin 0 John Starks 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Gervin 8.8 John Starks 12.5

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Gervin 2.3 John Starks 2.5

Assists Per Game Derrick Gervin 0.5 John Starks 3.6

Steals Per Game Derrick Gervin 0.5 John Starks 1.1

Blocks Per Game Derrick Gervin 0.3 John Starks 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Gervin 676 John Starks 10,829

Total Rebounds Derrick Gervin 175 John Starks 2,129

Total Assists Derrick Gervin 38 John Starks 3,085

Total Steals Derrick Gervin 39 John Starks 951

Total Blocks Derrick Gervin 26 John Starks 106

Total Games Derrick Gervin 77 John Starks 866

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Gervin .435 John Starks .412

3-Point Percentage Derrick Gervin .226 John Starks .340

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Gervin .764 John Starks .769

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Gervin 12.0 (1990) John Starks 19.0 (1994)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Gervin 3.1 (1990) John Starks 3.3 (1999)

Assists Per Game Derrick Gervin 0.5 (1991) John Starks 5.9 (1994)

Steals Per Game Derrick Gervin 1.0 (1990) John Starks 1.6 (1994)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Gervin 0.3 (1991) John Starks 0.3 (1991)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Gervin - John Starks 14.2

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Gervin - John Starks 2.8

Assists Per Game Derrick Gervin - John Starks 4.1

Steals Per Game Derrick Gervin - John Starks 1.3

Blocks Per Game Derrick Gervin - John Starks 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Gervin - John Starks 1,363

Total Rebounds Derrick Gervin - John Starks 271

Total Assists Derrick Gervin - John Starks 393

Total Steals Derrick Gervin - John Starks 120

Total Blocks Derrick Gervin - John Starks 9

Total Games Derrick Gervin 0 John Starks 96

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Gervin - John Starks .421

3-Point Percentage Derrick Gervin - John Starks .371

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Gervin - John Starks .759

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Gervin - John Starks 16.5 (1993)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Gervin - John Starks 4.0 (1998)

Assists Per Game Derrick Gervin - John Starks 6.4 (1993)

Steals Per Game Derrick Gervin - John Starks 1.6 (1996)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Gervin - John Starks 0.3 (2001)