Kevin Garnett vs. Joe Meriweather Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joe Meriweather 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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Joe Meriweather:
1975-76 to 1984-85
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Honors and Awards |
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| Kevin Garnett | 1 |
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| Joe Meriweather | 0 | |
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| Kevin Garnett | 1 |
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| Joe Meriweather | 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 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
8.1 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
10.0 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
5.6 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
3.7 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
0.9 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1.3 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
0.5 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1.4 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
1.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Kevin Garnett |
26,071 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
5,439 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
14,662 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
3,764 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
5,445 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
603 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1,859 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
311 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
2,037 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
810 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1,462 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
670 | | |
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Percentages |
| Kevin Garnett |
.497 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
.511 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
.275 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
.333 | |   *
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| Kevin Garnett |
.789 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
.687 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Kevin Garnett |
24.2 | | (2004) | |
| Joe Meriweather |
11.1 | | (1977) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
13.9 | | (2004) | |
| Joe Meriweather |
8.1 | | (1977) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
6.0 | | (2003) | |
| Joe Meriweather |
1.1 | | (1977) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1.7 | | (1998) | |
| Joe Meriweather |
0.7 | | (1982) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
2.2 | | (2004) | |
| Joe Meriweather |
2.2 | | (1978) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Kevin Garnett |
18.2 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
5.6 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
10.7 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
3.1 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
3.3 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
0.5 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1.2 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
0.5 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1.3 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
0.7 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Kevin Garnett |
2,601 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
56 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1,534 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
31 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
471 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
5 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
178 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
5 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
186 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
7 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
143 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
10 | | |
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Percentages |
| Kevin Garnett |
.478 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
.490 | | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
.273 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
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| Kevin Garnett |
.789 | | |
| Joe Meriweather |
.571 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Kevin Garnett |
27.0 | | (2003) | |
| Joe Meriweather |
5.6 | | (1981) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
18.7 | | (2002) | |
| Joe Meriweather |
3.1 | | (1981) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
8.8 | | (2000) | |
| Joe Meriweather |
0.5 | | (1981) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
1.9 | | (2011) | |
| Joe Meriweather |
0.5 | | (1981) | |
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| Kevin Garnett |
2.4 | | (1998) | |
| Joe Meriweather |
0.7 | | (1981) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
