Kevin Garnett vs. George Gervin Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars George Gervin 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
George Gervin:
1976-77 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

Kevin Garnett1
George Gervin0
Kevin Garnett21
George Gervin10
Kevin Garnett14
George Gervin9
Kevin Garnett15
George Gervin9

Honors and Awards

Kevin Garnett1
George Gervin0
Kevin Garnett4
George Gervin5
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Kevin Garnett9
George Gervin7
Kevin Garnett9
George Gervin0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Kevin Garnett12
George Gervin0
Kevin Garnett1
George Gervin0
*
Kevin Garnett0
George Gervin4
Kevin Garnett4
George Gervin0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Kevin Garnett 17.8
George Gervin 26.2

Kevin Garnett 10.0
George Gervin 4.6

Kevin Garnett 3.7
George Gervin 2.8

Kevin Garnett 1.3
George Gervin 1.2

Kevin Garnett 1.4
George Gervin 0.8

Totals Stats

Kevin Garnett 26,071
George Gervin 20,708

Kevin Garnett 14,662
George Gervin 3,607

Kevin Garnett 5,445
George Gervin 2,214

Kevin Garnett 1,859
George Gervin 941

Kevin Garnett 2,037
George Gervin 670

Kevin Garnett 1,462
George Gervin 791

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Garnett .497
George Gervin .511

3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett .275
George Gervin .297

*
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett .789
George Gervin .844

Best Season (no game minimum)

Kevin Garnett 24.2
(2004)
George Gervin 33.1
(1980)

Kevin Garnett 13.9
(2004)
George Gervin 5.5
(1977)

Kevin Garnett 6.0
(2003)
George Gervin 3.7
(1978)

Kevin Garnett 1.7
(1998)
George Gervin 1.7
(1979)

Kevin Garnett 2.2
(2004)
George Gervin 1.3
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Kevin Garnett 18.2
George Gervin 27.0

Kevin Garnett 10.7
George Gervin 5.8

Kevin Garnett 3.3
George Gervin 3.2

Kevin Garnett 1.2
George Gervin 1.2

Kevin Garnett 1.3
George Gervin 0.9

Totals Stats

Kevin Garnett 2,601
George Gervin 1,592

Kevin Garnett 1,534
George Gervin 341

Kevin Garnett 471
George Gervin 186

Kevin Garnett 178
George Gervin 69

Kevin Garnett 186
George Gervin 52

Kevin Garnett 143
George Gervin 59

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Garnett .478
George Gervin .508

3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett .273
George Gervin .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett .789
George Gervin .821

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Kevin Garnett 27.0
(2003)
George Gervin 33.3
(1980)

Kevin Garnett 18.7
(2002)
George Gervin 7.3
(1982)

Kevin Garnett 8.8
(2000)
George Gervin 4.6
(1982)

Kevin Garnett 1.9
(2011)
George Gervin 1.9
(1979)

Kevin Garnett 2.4
(1998)
George Gervin 2.7
(1978)

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