Ernie Grunfeld vs. Chet Holmgren Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Chet Holmgren and Ernie Grunfeld 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
Ernie Grunfeld:
1977-78 to 1985-86
Chet Holmgren:
2023-24 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

Ernie Grunfeld0
Chet Holmgren1
Ernie Grunfeld9
Chet Holmgren2
Ernie Grunfeld5
Chet Holmgren2
Ernie Grunfeld0
Chet Holmgren0

Honors and Awards

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Ernie Grunfeld 7.4
Chet Holmgren 16.1

Ernie Grunfeld 2.6
Chet Holmgren 7.9

Ernie Grunfeld 2.0
Chet Holmgren 2.3

Ernie Grunfeld 0.7
Chet Holmgren 0.7

Ernie Grunfeld 0.2
Chet Holmgren 2.3

Totals Stats

Ernie Grunfeld 5,124
Chet Holmgren 1,836

Ernie Grunfeld 1,815
Chet Holmgren 905

Ernie Grunfeld 1,419
Chet Holmgren 263

Ernie Grunfeld 472
Chet Holmgren 76

Ernie Grunfeld 134
Chet Holmgren 261

Ernie Grunfeld 693
Chet Holmgren 114

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Ernie Grunfeld .477
Chet Holmgren .519

3-Point Percentage
Ernie Grunfeld .337
*
Chet Holmgren .372

Free Throw Percentage
Ernie Grunfeld .770
Chet Holmgren .780

Best Season (no game minimum)

Ernie Grunfeld 12.7
(1982)
Chet Holmgren 16.5
(2024)

Ernie Grunfeld 4.4
(1979)
Chet Holmgren 8.0
(2025)

Ernie Grunfeld 3.4
(1982)
Chet Holmgren 2.4
(2024)

Ernie Grunfeld 0.9
(1982)
Chet Holmgren 0.7
(2025)

Ernie Grunfeld 0.5
(1982)
Chet Holmgren 2.3
(2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Ernie Grunfeld 8.9
Chet Holmgren 15.3

Ernie Grunfeld 2.2
Chet Holmgren 8.2

Ernie Grunfeld 2.9
Chet Holmgren 1.3

Ernie Grunfeld 1.0
Chet Holmgren 0.7

Ernie Grunfeld 0.3
Chet Holmgren 2.1

Totals Stats

Ernie Grunfeld 375
Chet Holmgren 505

Ernie Grunfeld 92
Chet Holmgren 271

Ernie Grunfeld 121
Chet Holmgren 43

Ernie Grunfeld 43
Chet Holmgren 24

Ernie Grunfeld 12
Chet Holmgren 68

Ernie Grunfeld 42
Chet Holmgren 33

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Ernie Grunfeld .488
Chet Holmgren .473

3-Point Percentage
Ernie Grunfeld .500
*
Chet Holmgren .284

Free Throw Percentage
Ernie Grunfeld .827
Chet Holmgren .777

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Ernie Grunfeld 16.8
(1981)
Chet Holmgren 15.6
(2024)

Ernie Grunfeld 4.2
(1981)
Chet Holmgren 8.7
(2025)

Ernie Grunfeld 5.9
(1981)
Chet Holmgren 2.1
(2024)

Ernie Grunfeld 2.0
(1981)
Chet Holmgren 0.7
(2025)

Ernie Grunfeld 0.6
(1981)
Chet Holmgren 2.5
(2024)

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