Gerald Henderson vs. Bob Lanier Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bob Lanier and Gerald Henderson 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

Gerald Henderson

vs.

Bob Lanier

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Gerald Henderson: 1979-80 to 1991-92
Bob Lanier: 1970-71 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Gerald Henderson 3 Bob Lanier 0

NBA Seasons Gerald Henderson 13 Bob Lanier 14

Playoffs Played Gerald Henderson 8 Bob Lanier 9

All-Star Games Gerald Henderson 0 Bob Lanier 8

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Gerald Henderson 8.9 Bob Lanier 20.1

Rebounds Per Game Gerald Henderson 1.7 Bob Lanier 10.1

Assists Per Game Gerald Henderson 3.6 Bob Lanier 3.1

Steals Per Game Gerald Henderson 1.1 Bob Lanier 1.1 *

Blocks Per Game Gerald Henderson 0.1 Bob Lanier 1.5 *

Totals Stats

Total Points Gerald Henderson 7,773 Bob Lanier 19,248

Total Rebounds Gerald Henderson 1,453 Bob Lanier 9,698

Total Assists Gerald Henderson 3,141 Bob Lanier 3,007

Total Steals Gerald Henderson 939 Bob Lanier 777 *

Total Blocks Gerald Henderson 98 Bob Lanier 1,100 *

Total Games Gerald Henderson 871 Bob Lanier 959

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Gerald Henderson .472 Bob Lanier .514

3-Point Percentage Gerald Henderson .332 Bob Lanier .154 *

Free Throw Percentage Gerald Henderson .776 Bob Lanier .767

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Gerald Henderson 13.4 (1985) Bob Lanier 25.7 (1972)

Rebounds Per Game Gerald Henderson 2.4 (1985) Bob Lanier 14.9 (1973)

Assists Per Game Gerald Henderson 7.1 (1985) Bob Lanier 4.6 (1975)

Steals Per Game Gerald Henderson 1.8 (1985) Bob Lanier 1.4 (1974) *

Blocks Per Game Gerald Henderson 0.2 (1980) Bob Lanier 3.0 (1974) *

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Gerald Henderson 7.2 Bob Lanier 18.6

Rebounds Per Game Gerald Henderson 1.6 Bob Lanier 9.6

Assists Per Game Gerald Henderson 2.6 Bob Lanier 3.5

Steals Per Game Gerald Henderson 0.9 Bob Lanier 0.9 *

Blocks Per Game Gerald Henderson 0.1 Bob Lanier 1.5 *

Totals Stats

Total Points Gerald Henderson 631 Bob Lanier 1,244

Total Rebounds Gerald Henderson 137 Bob Lanier 645

Total Assists Gerald Henderson 229 Bob Lanier 235

Total Steals Gerald Henderson 78 Bob Lanier 62 *

Total Blocks Gerald Henderson 7 Bob Lanier 99 *

Total Games Gerald Henderson 88 Bob Lanier 67

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Gerald Henderson .443 Bob Lanier .532

3-Point Percentage Gerald Henderson .156 Bob Lanier .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Gerald Henderson .697 Bob Lanier .768

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Gerald Henderson 12.5 (1984) Bob Lanier 28.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Gerald Henderson 2.3 (1989) Bob Lanier 16.7 (1977)

Assists Per Game Gerald Henderson 4.4 (1983) Bob Lanier 6.3 (1975)

Steals Per Game Gerald Henderson 1.6 (1983) Bob Lanier 1.7 (1981) *

Blocks Per Game Gerald Henderson 0.2 (1981) Bob Lanier 4.0 (1975) *

Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.