George Gervin vs. Dikembe Mutombo Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dikembe Mutombo 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
George Gervin:
1976-77 to 1985-86
Dikembe Mutombo:
1991-92 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

George Gervin0
Dikembe Mutombo0
George Gervin10
Dikembe Mutombo18
George Gervin9
Dikembe Mutombo13
George Gervin9
Dikembe Mutombo8

Honors and Awards

George Gervin5
Dikembe Mutombo0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
George Gervin7
Dikembe Mutombo3
George Gervin0
Dikembe Mutombo3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
George Gervin0
Dikembe Mutombo6
George Gervin0 *
Dikembe Mutombo4
George Gervin4
Dikembe Mutombo0
George Gervin0
Dikembe Mutombo2
George Gervin0
Dikembe Mutombo3
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 26.2
Dikembe Mutombo 9.8

George Gervin 4.6
Dikembe Mutombo 10.3

George Gervin 2.8
Dikembe Mutombo 1.0

George Gervin 1.2
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4

George Gervin 0.8
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8

Totals Stats

George Gervin 20,708
Dikembe Mutombo 11,729

George Gervin 3,607
Dikembe Mutombo 12,359

George Gervin 2,214
Dikembe Mutombo 1,240

George Gervin 941
Dikembe Mutombo 494

George Gervin 670
Dikembe Mutombo 3,289

George Gervin 791
Dikembe Mutombo 1,196

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .511
Dikembe Mutombo .518

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .297
*
Dikembe Mutombo .000

Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .844
Dikembe Mutombo .684

Best Season (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.1
(1980)
Dikembe Mutombo 16.6
(1992)

George Gervin 5.5
(1977)
Dikembe Mutombo 14.1
(2000)

George Gervin 3.7
(1978)
Dikembe Mutombo 2.2
(1992)

George Gervin 1.7
(1979)
Dikembe Mutombo 0.7
(1994)

George Gervin 1.3
(1978)
Dikembe Mutombo 4.5
(1996)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 27.0
Dikembe Mutombo 9.1

George Gervin 5.8
Dikembe Mutombo 9.5

George Gervin 3.2
Dikembe Mutombo 0.8

George Gervin 1.2
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4

George Gervin 0.9
Dikembe Mutombo 2.5

Totals Stats

George Gervin 1,592
Dikembe Mutombo 918

George Gervin 341
Dikembe Mutombo 962

George Gervin 186
Dikembe Mutombo 78

George Gervin 69
Dikembe Mutombo 40

George Gervin 52
Dikembe Mutombo 251

George Gervin 59
Dikembe Mutombo 101

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .508
Dikembe Mutombo .517

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .000
*
Dikembe Mutombo .000

Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .821
Dikembe Mutombo .703

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.3
(1980)
Dikembe Mutombo 15.4
(1997)

George Gervin 7.3
(1982)
Dikembe Mutombo 13.9
(1999)

George Gervin 4.6
(1982)
Dikembe Mutombo 1.8
(1994)

George Gervin 1.9
(1979)
Dikembe Mutombo 0.7
(1994)

George Gervin 2.7
(1978)
Dikembe Mutombo 5.8
(1994)

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