Kevin Garnett vs. Moses Malone Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Moses Malone and Kevin Garnett that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Moses Malone:
1976-77 to 1994-95

NBA Championships and Seasons

Kevin Garnett1
Moses Malone1
Kevin Garnett21
Moses Malone19
Kevin Garnett14
Moses Malone12
Kevin Garnett15
Moses Malone12

Honors and Awards

Kevin Garnett1
Moses Malone3
Kevin Garnett0
Moses Malone1
Kevin Garnett4
Moses Malone4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Kevin Garnett9
Moses Malone8
Kevin Garnett9
Moses Malone1
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Kevin Garnett12
Moses Malone2
Kevin Garnett1
Moses Malone0
*
Kevin Garnett4
Moses Malone6
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Kevin Garnett 17.8
Moses Malone 20.6

Kevin Garnett 10.0
Moses Malone 12.2

Kevin Garnett 3.7
Moses Malone 1.4

Kevin Garnett 1.3
Moses Malone 0.8

Kevin Garnett 1.4
Moses Malone 1.3

Totals Stats

Kevin Garnett 26,071
Moses Malone 27,409

Kevin Garnett 14,662
Moses Malone 16,212

Kevin Garnett 5,445
Moses Malone 1,796

Kevin Garnett 1,859
Moses Malone 1,089

Kevin Garnett 2,037
Moses Malone 1,733

Kevin Garnett 1,462
Moses Malone 1,329

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Garnett .497
Moses Malone .491

3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett .275
Moses Malone .100

*
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett .789
Moses Malone .769

Best Season (no game minimum)

Kevin Garnett 24.2
(2004)
Moses Malone 31.1
(1982)

Kevin Garnett 13.9
(2004)
Moses Malone 17.6
(1979)

Kevin Garnett 6.0
(2003)
Moses Malone 1.8
(1980)

Kevin Garnett 1.7
(1998)
Moses Malone 1.1
(1983)

Kevin Garnett 2.2
(2004)
Moses Malone 2.2
(1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Kevin Garnett 18.2
Moses Malone 22.1

Kevin Garnett 10.7
Moses Malone 13.8

Kevin Garnett 3.3
Moses Malone 1.4

Kevin Garnett 1.2
Moses Malone 0.9

Kevin Garnett 1.3
Moses Malone 1.6

Totals Stats

Kevin Garnett 2,601
Moses Malone 2,077

Kevin Garnett 1,534
Moses Malone 1,295

Kevin Garnett 471
Moses Malone 136

Kevin Garnett 178
Moses Malone 84

Kevin Garnett 186
Moses Malone 151

Kevin Garnett 143
Moses Malone 94

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Garnett .478
Moses Malone .479

3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett .273
Moses Malone .143

*
Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett .789
Moses Malone .762

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Kevin Garnett 27.0
(2003)
Moses Malone 26.8
(1981)

Kevin Garnett 18.7
(2002)
Moses Malone 20.5
(1979)

Kevin Garnett 8.8
(2000)
Moses Malone 3.3
(1982)

Kevin Garnett 1.9
(2011)
Moses Malone 1.5
(1983)

Kevin Garnett 2.4
(1998)
Moses Malone 4.0
(1979)

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