Eric Gordon vs. John Shumate Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Shumate and Eric Gordon 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
Eric Gordon: 2008-09 to 2024-25
John Shumate: 1975-76 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Eric Gordon 0 John Shumate 0

NBA Seasons Eric Gordon 17 John Shumate 5

Playoffs Played Eric Gordon 7 John Shumate 2

All-Star Games Eric Gordon 0 John Shumate 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Eric Gordon 15.3 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Eric Gordon 2.3 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Eric Gordon 2.7 John Shumate 1.8

Steals Per Game Eric Gordon 0.8 John Shumate 1.0

Blocks Per Game Eric Gordon 0.4 John Shumate 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Eric Gordon 14,134 John Shumate 3,920

Total Rebounds Eric Gordon 2,113 John Shumate 2,388

Total Assists Eric Gordon 2,508 John Shumate 574

Total Steals Eric Gordon 776 John Shumate 323

Total Blocks Eric Gordon 325 John Shumate 224

Total Games Eric Gordon 925 John Shumate 318

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Eric Gordon .430 John Shumate .516

3-Point Percentage Eric Gordon .372 John Shumate .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Eric Gordon .810 John Shumate .720

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Eric Gordon 22.3 (2011) John Shumate 15.1 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Eric Gordon 2.9 (2011) John Shumate 9.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Eric Gordon 4.4 (2011) John Shumate 2.3 (1978)

Steals Per Game Eric Gordon 1.4 (2012) John Shumate 1.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Eric Gordon 0.5 (2017) John Shumate 1.1 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Eric Gordon 15.1 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Eric Gordon 2.7 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Eric Gordon 2.1 John Shumate 2.5

Steals Per Game Eric Gordon 0.7 John Shumate 1.1

Blocks Per Game Eric Gordon 0.6 John Shumate 1.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Eric Gordon 965 John Shumate 148

Total Rebounds Eric Gordon 171 John Shumate 90

Total Assists Eric Gordon 133 John Shumate 30

Total Steals Eric Gordon 45 John Shumate 13

Total Blocks Eric Gordon 38 John Shumate 17

Total Games Eric Gordon 64 John Shumate 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Eric Gordon .410 John Shumate .563

3-Point Percentage Eric Gordon .361 John Shumate - *

Free Throw Percentage Eric Gordon .838 John Shumate .537

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Eric Gordon 18.5 (2015) John Shumate 14.1 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Eric Gordon 3.9 (2017) John Shumate 8.6 (1976)

Assists Per Game Eric Gordon 3.8 (2015) John Shumate 2.8 (1976)

Steals Per Game Eric Gordon 1.3 (2024) John Shumate 1.3 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Eric Gordon 1.0 (2019) 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.