George Gervin vs. Shawn Kemp Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Shawn Kemp and George Gervin that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Shawn Kemp:
1989-90 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

George Gervin0
Shawn Kemp0
George Gervin10
Shawn Kemp14
George Gervin9
Shawn Kemp10
George Gervin9
Shawn Kemp6

Honors and Awards

George Gervin5
Shawn Kemp0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
George Gervin7
Shawn Kemp3
George Gervin4
Shawn Kemp0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 26.2
Shawn Kemp 14.6

George Gervin 4.6
Shawn Kemp 8.4

George Gervin 2.8
Shawn Kemp 1.6

George Gervin 1.2
Shawn Kemp 1.1

George Gervin 0.8
Shawn Kemp 1.2

Totals Stats

George Gervin 20,708
Shawn Kemp 15,347

George Gervin 3,607
Shawn Kemp 8,834

George Gervin 2,214
Shawn Kemp 1,704

George Gervin 941
Shawn Kemp 1,185

George Gervin 670
Shawn Kemp 1,279

George Gervin 791
Shawn Kemp 1,051

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .511
Shawn Kemp .488

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .297
*
Shawn Kemp .277

Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .844
Shawn Kemp .741

Best Season (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.1
(1980)
Shawn Kemp 20.5
(1999)

George Gervin 5.5
(1977)
Shawn Kemp 11.4
(1996)

George Gervin 3.7
(1978)
Shawn Kemp 2.6
(1994)

George Gervin 1.7
(1979)
Shawn Kemp 1.8
(1994)

George Gervin 1.3
(1978)
Shawn Kemp 2.1
(1994)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 27.0
Shawn Kemp 17.3

George Gervin 5.8
Shawn Kemp 9.7

George Gervin 3.2
Shawn Kemp 1.8

George Gervin 1.2
Shawn Kemp 1.1

George Gervin 0.9
Shawn Kemp 1.6

Totals Stats

George Gervin 1,592
Shawn Kemp 1,522

George Gervin 341
Shawn Kemp 853

George Gervin 186
Shawn Kemp 161

George Gervin 69
Shawn Kemp 99

George Gervin 52
Shawn Kemp 137

George Gervin 59
Shawn Kemp 88

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .508
Shawn Kemp .498

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .000
*
Shawn Kemp .200

Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .821
Shawn Kemp .797

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.3
(1980)
Shawn Kemp 26.0
(1998)

George Gervin 7.3
(1982)
Shawn Kemp 12.3
(1997)

George Gervin 4.6
(1982)
Shawn Kemp 3.4
(1994)

George Gervin 1.9
(1979)
Shawn Kemp 2.0
(1995)

George Gervin 2.7
(1978)
Shawn Kemp 2.4
(1994)

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