Muggsy Bogues vs. Ernie Grunfeld Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ernie Grunfeld and Muggsy Bogues 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

Muggsy Bogues

vs.

Ernie Grunfeld

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Muggsy Bogues: 1987-88 to 2000-01
Ernie Grunfeld: 1977-78 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Muggsy Bogues 0 Ernie Grunfeld 0

NBA Seasons Muggsy Bogues 14 Ernie Grunfeld 9

Playoffs Played Muggsy Bogues 5 Ernie Grunfeld 5

All-Star Games Muggsy Bogues 0 Ernie Grunfeld 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.7 Ernie Grunfeld 7.4

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.6 Ernie Grunfeld 2.6

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.6 Ernie Grunfeld 2.0

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.5 Ernie Grunfeld 0.7

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 Ernie Grunfeld 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 6,858 Ernie Grunfeld 5,124

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 2,318 Ernie Grunfeld 1,815

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 6,726 Ernie Grunfeld 1,419

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 1,369 Ernie Grunfeld 472

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 39 Ernie Grunfeld 134

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 889 Ernie Grunfeld 693

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .458 Ernie Grunfeld .477

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .278 Ernie Grunfeld .337 *

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .827 Ernie Grunfeld .770

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 11.1 (1995) Ernie Grunfeld 12.7 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.1 (1994) Ernie Grunfeld 4.4 (1979)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 10.7 (1990) Ernie Grunfeld 3.4 (1982)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.1 (1992) Ernie Grunfeld 0.9 (1982)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.1 (1989) Ernie Grunfeld 0.5 (1982)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 8.9 Ernie Grunfeld 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 Ernie Grunfeld 2.2

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 5.6 Ernie Grunfeld 2.9

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.7 Ernie Grunfeld 1.0

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 Ernie Grunfeld 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 170 Ernie Grunfeld 375

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 51 Ernie Grunfeld 92

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 107 Ernie Grunfeld 121

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 33 Ernie Grunfeld 43

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 0 Ernie Grunfeld 12

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 19 Ernie Grunfeld 42

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .419 Ernie Grunfeld .488

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .476 Ernie Grunfeld .500 *

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .769 Ernie Grunfeld .827

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 16.0 (1997) Ernie Grunfeld 16.8 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.0 (1993) Ernie Grunfeld 4.2 (1981)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.8 (1993) Ernie Grunfeld 5.9 (1981)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 (1993) Ernie Grunfeld 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 (2000) Ernie Grunfeld 0.6 (1981)

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