Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Maurice Cheeks Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Maurice Cheeks and Giannis Antetokounmpo 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
2025-26
G. Antetokounmpo:
2013-14 to 2024-25
Maurice Cheeks:
1978-79 to 1992-93

NBA Championships and Seasons

G. Antetokounmpo1
Maurice Cheeks1
G. Antetokounmpo12
Maurice Cheeks15
G. Antetokounmpo9
Maurice Cheeks13
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
Maurice Cheeks0
*
G. Antetokounmpo9
Maurice Cheeks4

Honors and Awards

G. Antetokounmpo2
Maurice Cheeks0
G. Antetokounmpo1
Maurice Cheeks0
G. Antetokounmpo7
Maurice Cheeks0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo9
Maurice Cheeks0
G. Antetokounmpo4
Maurice Cheeks4
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo5
Maurice Cheeks5
G. Antetokounmpo1
Maurice Cheeks0
*
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
Maurice Cheeks0
*
G. Antetokounmpo2 *
Maurice Cheeks0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 23.9
Maurice Cheeks 11.1

G. Antetokounmpo 9.9
Maurice Cheeks 2.8

G. Antetokounmpo 5.0
Maurice Cheeks 6.7

G. Antetokounmpo 1.1
Maurice Cheeks 2.1

G. Antetokounmpo 1.2
Maurice Cheeks 0.3

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 20,538
Maurice Cheeks 12,195

G. Antetokounmpo 8,530
Maurice Cheeks 3,088

G. Antetokounmpo 4,288
Maurice Cheeks 7,392

G. Antetokounmpo 961
Maurice Cheeks 2,310

G. Antetokounmpo 1,064
Maurice Cheeks 294

G. Antetokounmpo 859
Maurice Cheeks 1,101

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .551
Maurice Cheeks .523

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .284
Maurice Cheeks .255

*
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .693
Maurice Cheeks .793

Best Season (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.1
(2023)
Maurice Cheeks 15.6
(1987)

G. Antetokounmpo 13.6
(2020)
Maurice Cheeks 3.5
(1980)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.5
(2024)
Maurice Cheeks 9.2
(1986)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.6
(2017)
Maurice Cheeks 2.6
(1987)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.9
(2017)
Maurice Cheeks 0.5
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 27.0
Maurice Cheeks 14.4

G. Antetokounmpo 12.2
Maurice Cheeks 3.4

G. Antetokounmpo 5.3
Maurice Cheeks 6.9

G. Antetokounmpo 1.0
Maurice Cheeks 2.2

G. Antetokounmpo 1.3
Maurice Cheeks 0.3

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 2,270
Maurice Cheeks 1,910

G. Antetokounmpo 1,022
Maurice Cheeks 453

G. Antetokounmpo 446
Maurice Cheeks 922

G. Antetokounmpo 85
Maurice Cheeks 295

G. Antetokounmpo 110
Maurice Cheeks 45

G. Antetokounmpo 84
Maurice Cheeks 133

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .532
Maurice Cheeks .512

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .259
Maurice Cheeks .098

*
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .625
Maurice Cheeks .777

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 33.0
(2025)
Maurice Cheeks 20.8
(1986)

G. Antetokounmpo 15.4
(2025)
Maurice Cheeks 4.7
(1986)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.8
(2022)
Maurice Cheeks 13.0
(1989)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.2
(2017)
Maurice Cheeks 4.1
(1979)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.0
(2019)
Maurice Cheeks 0.8
(1987)

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