Gordon Hayward vs. Kevin McHale Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kevin McHale and Gordon Hayward 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
Gordon Hayward:
2010-11 to 2023-24
Kevin McHale:
1980-81 to 1992-93

NBA Championships and Seasons

Gordon Hayward0
Kevin McHale3
Gordon Hayward14
Kevin McHale13
Gordon Hayward5
Kevin McHale13
Gordon Hayward1
Kevin McHale7

Honors and Awards

Gordon Hayward0
Kevin McHale1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Gordon Hayward0
Kevin McHale1
Gordon Hayward0
Kevin McHale3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Gordon Hayward0
Kevin McHale6

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Gordon Hayward 15.2
Kevin McHale 17.9

Gordon Hayward 4.4
Kevin McHale 7.3

Gordon Hayward 3.5
Kevin McHale 1.7

Gordon Hayward 1.0
Kevin McHale 0.4

Gordon Hayward 0.4
Kevin McHale 1.7

Totals Stats

Gordon Hayward 12,687
Kevin McHale 17,335

Gordon Hayward 3,698
Kevin McHale 7,122

Gordon Hayward 2,940
Kevin McHale 1,670

Gordon Hayward 808
Kevin McHale 344

Gordon Hayward 321
Kevin McHale 1,690

Gordon Hayward 835
Kevin McHale 971

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gordon Hayward .455
Kevin McHale .554

3-Point Percentage
Gordon Hayward .370
Kevin McHale .261

Free Throw Percentage
Gordon Hayward .822
Kevin McHale .798

Best Season (no game minimum)

Gordon Hayward 21.9
(2017)
Kevin McHale 26.1
(1987)

Gordon Hayward 6.7
(2020)
Kevin McHale 9.9
(1987)

Gordon Hayward 5.2
(2014)
Kevin McHale 2.7
(1988)

Gordon Hayward 1.4
(2014)
Kevin McHale 0.5
(1987)

Gordon Hayward 0.6
(2012)
Kevin McHale 2.3
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Gordon Hayward 14.5
Kevin McHale 18.8

Gordon Hayward 4.5
Kevin McHale 7.4

Gordon Hayward 2.9
Kevin McHale 1.6

Gordon Hayward 0.9
Kevin McHale 0.4

Gordon Hayward 0.3
Kevin McHale 1.7

Totals Stats

Gordon Hayward 434
Kevin McHale 3,182

Gordon Hayward 136
Kevin McHale 1,253

Gordon Hayward 86
Kevin McHale 274

Gordon Hayward 27
Kevin McHale 65

Gordon Hayward 9
Kevin McHale 281

Gordon Hayward 30
Kevin McHale 169

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gordon Hayward .405
Kevin McHale .561

3-Point Percentage
Gordon Hayward .352
Kevin McHale .381

Free Throw Percentage
Gordon Hayward .950
Kevin McHale .788

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Gordon Hayward 24.1
(2017)
Kevin McHale 25.4
(1988)

Gordon Hayward 6.1
(2017)
Kevin McHale 9.9
(1985)

Gordon Hayward 3.4
(2017)
Kevin McHale 3.0
(1989)

Gordon Hayward 1.4
(2020)
Kevin McHale 0.6
(1985)

Gordon Hayward 1.0
(2024)
Kevin McHale 2.4
(1986)