Muggsy Bogues vs. John Shumate Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Shumate 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.

John Shumate

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Muggsy Bogues: 1987-88 to 2000-01
John Shumate: 1975-76 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Muggsy Bogues 0 John Shumate 0

NBA Seasons Muggsy Bogues 14 John Shumate 5

Playoffs Played Muggsy Bogues 5 John Shumate 2

All-Star Games Muggsy Bogues 0 John Shumate 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.7 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.6 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.6 John Shumate 1.8

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.5 John Shumate 1.0

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 John Shumate 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 6,858 John Shumate 3,920

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 2,318 John Shumate 2,388

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 6,726 John Shumate 574

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 1,369 John Shumate 323

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 39 John Shumate 224

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 889 John Shumate 318

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .458 John Shumate .516

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .278 John Shumate .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .827 John Shumate .720

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 11.1 (1995) John Shumate 15.1 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.1 (1994) John Shumate 9.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 10.7 (1990) John Shumate 2.3 (1978)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.1 (1992) John Shumate 1.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.1 (1989) John Shumate 1.1 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 8.9 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 5.6 John Shumate 2.5

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.7 John Shumate 1.1

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 John Shumate 1.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 170 John Shumate 148

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 51 John Shumate 90

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 107 John Shumate 30

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 33 John Shumate 13

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 0 John Shumate 17

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 19 John Shumate 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .419 John Shumate .563

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .476 John Shumate - *

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .769 John Shumate .537

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 16.0 (1997) John Shumate 14.1 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.0 (1993) John Shumate 8.6 (1976)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.8 (1993) John Shumate 2.8 (1976)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 (1993) John Shumate 1.3 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 (2000) John Shumate 1.4 (1976)

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