George Gervin vs. Buck Johnson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Buck Johnson and George 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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George Gervin:
1976-77 to 1985-86
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Buck Johnson:
1986-87 to 1992-93
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| George Gervin |
26.2 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
9.1 | | |
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| George Gervin |
4.6 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
3.5 | | |
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| George Gervin |
2.8 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
1.7 | | |
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| George Gervin |
1.2 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
0.8 | | |
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| George Gervin |
0.8 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
0.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| George Gervin |
20,708 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
4,617 | | |
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| George Gervin |
3,607 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
1,760 | | |
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| George Gervin |
2,214 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
856 | | |
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| George Gervin |
941 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
404 | | |
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| George Gervin |
670 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
252 | | |
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| George Gervin |
791 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
505 | | |
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Percentages |
| George Gervin |
.511 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
.488 | | |
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| George Gervin |
.297 | | 
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| Buck Johnson |
.113 | | |
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| George Gervin |
.844 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
.738 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| George Gervin |
33.1 | | (1980) | |
| Buck Johnson |
14.8 | | (1990) | |
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| George Gervin |
5.5 | | (1977) | |
| Buck Johnson |
4.6 | | (1990) | |
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| George Gervin |
3.7 | | (1978) | |
| Buck Johnson |
3.1 | | (1990) | |
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| George Gervin |
1.7 | | (1979) | |
| Buck Johnson |
1.3 | | (1990) | |
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| George Gervin |
1.3 | | (1978) | |
| Buck Johnson |
0.8 | | (1990) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| George Gervin |
27.0 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
6.5 | | |
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| George Gervin |
5.8 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
2.5 | | |
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| George Gervin |
3.2 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
1.5 | | |
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| George Gervin |
1.2 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
0.6 | | |
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| George Gervin |
0.9 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| George Gervin |
1,592 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
130 | | |
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| George Gervin |
341 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
49 | | |
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| George Gervin |
186 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
30 | | |
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| George Gervin |
69 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
12 | | |
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| George Gervin |
52 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
5 | | |
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| George Gervin |
59 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
20 | | |
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Percentages |
| George Gervin |
.508 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
.424 | | |
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| George Gervin |
.000 | |
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| Buck Johnson |
.000 | | |
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| George Gervin |
.821 | | |
| Buck Johnson |
.727 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| George Gervin |
33.3 | | (1980) | |
| Buck Johnson |
12.8 | | (1990) | |
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| George Gervin |
7.3 | | (1982) | |
| Buck Johnson |
4.7 | | (1991) | |
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| George Gervin |
4.6 | | (1982) | |
| Buck Johnson |
3.3 | | (1989) | |
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| George Gervin |
1.9 | | (1979) | |
| Buck Johnson |
1.5 | | (1990) | |
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| George Gervin |
2.7 | | (1978) | |
| Buck Johnson |
0.5 | | (1990) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
