Kevin Garnett vs. Artis Gilmore Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Artis Gilmore and Kevin Garnett 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
Kevin Garnett:
1995-96 to 2015-16
Artis Gilmore:
1976-77 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

Kevin Garnett1
Artis Gilmore0
Kevin Garnett21
Artis Gilmore12
Kevin Garnett14
Artis Gilmore6
Kevin Garnett15
Artis Gilmore6

Honors and Awards

Kevin Garnett1
Artis Gilmore0
Kevin Garnett4
Artis Gilmore0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Kevin Garnett9
Artis Gilmore0
Kevin Garnett9
Artis Gilmore0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Kevin Garnett12
Artis Gilmore1
Kevin Garnett1
Artis Gilmore0
*
Kevin Garnett4
Artis Gilmore0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Kevin Garnett 17.8
Artis Gilmore 17.1

Kevin Garnett 10.0
Artis Gilmore 10.1

Kevin Garnett 3.7
Artis Gilmore 2.0

Kevin Garnett 1.3
Artis Gilmore 0.5

Kevin Garnett 1.4
Artis Gilmore 1.9

Totals Stats

Kevin Garnett 26,071
Artis Gilmore 15,579

Kevin Garnett 14,662
Artis Gilmore 9,161

Kevin Garnett 5,445
Artis Gilmore 1,777

Kevin Garnett 1,859
Artis Gilmore 470

Kevin Garnett 2,037
Artis Gilmore 1,747

Kevin Garnett 1,462
Artis Gilmore 909

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Garnett .497
Artis Gilmore .599

3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett .275
Artis Gilmore .077

*
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett .789
Artis Gilmore .713

Best Season (no game minimum)

Kevin Garnett 24.2
(2004)
Artis Gilmore 23.7
(1979)

Kevin Garnett 13.9
(2004)
Artis Gilmore 13.1
(1978)

Kevin Garnett 6.0
(2003)
Artis Gilmore 3.3
(1979)

Kevin Garnett 1.7
(1998)
Artis Gilmore 0.6
(1979)

Kevin Garnett 2.2
(2004)
Artis Gilmore 2.7
(1982)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Kevin Garnett 18.2
Artis Gilmore 11.7

Kevin Garnett 10.7
Artis Gilmore 8.0

Kevin Garnett 3.3
Artis Gilmore 1.1

Kevin Garnett 1.2
Artis Gilmore 0.6

Kevin Garnett 1.3
Artis Gilmore 1.7

Totals Stats

Kevin Garnett 2,601
Artis Gilmore 492

Kevin Garnett 1,534
Artis Gilmore 336

Kevin Garnett 471
Artis Gilmore 47

Kevin Garnett 178
Artis Gilmore 27

Kevin Garnett 186
Artis Gilmore 71

Kevin Garnett 143
Artis Gilmore 42

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Garnett .478
Artis Gilmore .566

3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett .273
Artis Gilmore -

*
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett .789
Artis Gilmore .680

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Kevin Garnett 27.0
(2003)
Artis Gilmore 18.7
(1977)

Kevin Garnett 18.7
(2002)
Artis Gilmore 13.0
(1977)

Kevin Garnett 8.8
(2000)
Artis Gilmore 2.0
(1981)

Kevin Garnett 1.9
(2011)
Artis Gilmore 2.3
(1986)

Kevin Garnett 2.4
(1998)
Artis Gilmore 3.1
(1983)

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