George Gervin vs. Vernon Maxwell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Vernon Maxwell 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
Vernon Maxwell:
1988-89 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

George Gervin0
Vernon Maxwell2
George Gervin10
Vernon Maxwell13
George Gervin9
Vernon Maxwell7
George Gervin9
Vernon Maxwell0

Honors and Awards

George Gervin5
Vernon Maxwell0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
George Gervin7
Vernon Maxwell0
George Gervin4
Vernon Maxwell0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 26.2
Vernon Maxwell 12.8

George Gervin 4.6
Vernon Maxwell 2.6

George Gervin 2.8
Vernon Maxwell 3.4

George Gervin 1.2
Vernon Maxwell 1.1

George Gervin 0.8
Vernon Maxwell 0.2

Totals Stats

George Gervin 20,708
Vernon Maxwell 10,912

George Gervin 3,607
Vernon Maxwell 2,200

George Gervin 2,214
Vernon Maxwell 2,912

George Gervin 941
Vernon Maxwell 975

George Gervin 670
Vernon Maxwell 152

George Gervin 791
Vernon Maxwell 855

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .511
Vernon Maxwell .398

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .297
*
Vernon Maxwell .320

Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .844
Vernon Maxwell .733

Best Season (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.1
(1980)
Vernon Maxwell 17.2
(1992)

George Gervin 5.5
(1977)
Vernon Maxwell 3.1
(1993)

George Gervin 3.7
(1978)
Vernon Maxwell 5.1
(1994)

George Gervin 1.7
(1979)
Vernon Maxwell 1.7
(1994)

George Gervin 1.3
(1978)
Vernon Maxwell 0.4
(1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 27.0
Vernon Maxwell 13.1

George Gervin 5.8
Vernon Maxwell 2.9

George Gervin 3.2
Vernon Maxwell 3.4

George Gervin 1.2
Vernon Maxwell 0.9

George Gervin 0.9
Vernon Maxwell 0.1

Totals Stats

George Gervin 1,592
Vernon Maxwell 642

George Gervin 341
Vernon Maxwell 143

George Gervin 186
Vernon Maxwell 165

George Gervin 69
Vernon Maxwell 44

George Gervin 52
Vernon Maxwell 5

George Gervin 59
Vernon Maxwell 49

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .508
Vernon Maxwell .372

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .000
*
Vernon Maxwell .301

Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .821
Vernon Maxwell .696

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.3
(1980)
Vernon Maxwell 19.8
(1990)

George Gervin 7.3
(1982)
Vernon Maxwell 3.5
(1994)

George Gervin 4.6
(1982)
Vernon Maxwell 4.3
(1990)

George Gervin 1.9
(1979)
Vernon Maxwell 1.3
(1990)

George Gervin 2.7
(1978)
Vernon Maxwell 0.3
(1991)

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