Kevin Garnett vs. Cedric Maxwell Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Cedric Maxwell 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Kevin Garnett:
1995-96 to 2015-16
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Cedric Maxwell:
1977-78 to 1987-88
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Honors and Awards |
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| Kevin Garnett | 1 |
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| Cedric Maxwell | 0 | |
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| Kevin Garnett | 0 |
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| Cedric Maxwell | 1 | |
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| Kevin Garnett | 1 |
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| Cedric Maxwell | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Kevin Garnett |
17.8 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
12.5 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
10.0 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
6.3 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
3.7 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
2.2 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1.3 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
0.8 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1.4 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
0.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Kevin Garnett |
26,071 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
10,465 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
14,662 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
5,261 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
5,445 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
1,862 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1,859 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
671 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
2,037 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
433 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1,462 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
835 | | |
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Percentages |
| Kevin Garnett |
.497 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
.546 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
.275 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
.053 | |   *
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| Kevin Garnett |
.789 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
.784 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Kevin Garnett |
24.2 | | (2004) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
19.0 | | (1979) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
13.9 | | (2004) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
9.9 | | (1979) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
6.0 | | (2003) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
2.9 | | (1979) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1.7 | | (1998) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
1.2 | | (1979) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
2.2 | | (2004) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
0.9 | | (1979) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Kevin Garnett |
18.2 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
10.9 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
10.7 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
5.4 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
3.3 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
1.9 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1.2 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
0.7 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1.3 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
0.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Kevin Garnett |
2,601 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
1,116 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1,534 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
553 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
471 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
194 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
178 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
74 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
186 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
50 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
143 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
102 | | |
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Percentages |
| Kevin Garnett |
.478 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
.545 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
.273 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
.000 | | *
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| Kevin Garnett |
.789 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
.777 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Kevin Garnett |
27.0 | | (2003) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
18.2 | | (1980) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
18.7 | | (2002) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
10.0 | | (1980) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
8.8 | | (2000) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
3.3 | | (1983) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1.9 | | (2011) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
1.5 | | (1982) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
2.4 | | (1998) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
1.1 | | (1980) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
