Desmond Bane vs. Ernie Grunfeld Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ernie Grunfeld and Desmond Bane 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
Desmond Bane:
2020-21 to 2024-25
Ernie Grunfeld:
1977-78 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

Desmond Bane0
Ernie Grunfeld0
Desmond Bane5
Ernie Grunfeld9
Desmond Bane4
Ernie Grunfeld5
Desmond Bane0
Ernie Grunfeld0

Honors and Awards

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Desmond Bane 17.8
Ernie Grunfeld 7.4

Desmond Bane 4.6
Ernie Grunfeld 2.6

Desmond Bane 3.8
Ernie Grunfeld 2.0

Desmond Bane 1.0
Ernie Grunfeld 0.7

Desmond Bane 0.4
Ernie Grunfeld 0.2

Totals Stats

Desmond Bane 5,580
Ernie Grunfeld 5,124

Desmond Bane 1,438
Ernie Grunfeld 1,815

Desmond Bane 1,179
Ernie Grunfeld 1,419

Desmond Bane 312
Ernie Grunfeld 472

Desmond Bane 117
Ernie Grunfeld 134

Desmond Bane 313
Ernie Grunfeld 693

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Desmond Bane .472
Ernie Grunfeld .477

3-Point Percentage
Desmond Bane .410
Ernie Grunfeld .337

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Free Throw Percentage
Desmond Bane .883
Ernie Grunfeld .770

Best Season (no game minimum)

Desmond Bane 23.7
(2024)
Ernie Grunfeld 12.7
(1982)

Desmond Bane 6.1
(2025)
Ernie Grunfeld 4.4
(1979)

Desmond Bane 5.5
(2024)
Ernie Grunfeld 3.4
(1982)

Desmond Bane 1.2
(2022)
Ernie Grunfeld 0.9
(1982)

Desmond Bane 0.5
(2024)
Ernie Grunfeld 0.5
(1982)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Desmond Bane 16.9
Ernie Grunfeld 8.9

Desmond Bane 4.6
Ernie Grunfeld 2.2

Desmond Bane 2.5
Ernie Grunfeld 2.9

Desmond Bane 0.8
Ernie Grunfeld 1.0

Desmond Bane 0.5
Ernie Grunfeld 0.3

Totals Stats

Desmond Bane 455
Ernie Grunfeld 375

Desmond Bane 125
Ernie Grunfeld 92

Desmond Bane 68
Ernie Grunfeld 121

Desmond Bane 21
Ernie Grunfeld 43

Desmond Bane 13
Ernie Grunfeld 12

Desmond Bane 27
Ernie Grunfeld 42

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Desmond Bane .437
Ernie Grunfeld .488

3-Point Percentage
Desmond Bane .396
Ernie Grunfeld .500

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Free Throw Percentage
Desmond Bane .899
Ernie Grunfeld .827

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Desmond Bane 23.5
(2023)
Ernie Grunfeld 16.8
(1981)

Desmond Bane 6.8
(2025)
Ernie Grunfeld 4.2
(1981)

Desmond Bane 3.3
(2025)
Ernie Grunfeld 5.9
(1981)

Desmond Bane 0.9
(2022)
Ernie Grunfeld 2.0
(1981)

Desmond Bane 0.8
(2022)
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.