Muggsy Bogues vs. Tom Burleson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Tom Burleson 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.

Tom Burleson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Muggsy Bogues: 1987-88 to 2000-01
Tom Burleson: 1974-75 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Muggsy Bogues 0 Tom Burleson 0

NBA Seasons Muggsy Bogues 14 Tom Burleson 7

Playoffs Played Muggsy Bogues 5 Tom Burleson 2

All-Star Games Muggsy Bogues 0 Tom Burleson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.7 Tom Burleson 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.6 Tom Burleson 6.3

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.6 Tom Burleson 1.3

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.5 Tom Burleson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 Tom Burleson 1.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 6,858 Tom Burleson 4,190

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 2,318 Tom Burleson 2,794

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 6,726 Tom Burleson 601

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 1,369 Tom Burleson 312

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 39 Tom Burleson 591

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 889 Tom Burleson 446

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .458 Tom Burleson .445

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .278 Tom Burleson .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .827 Tom Burleson .726

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 11.1 (1995) Tom Burleson 15.6 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.1 (1994) Tom Burleson 9.0 (1976)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 10.7 (1990) Tom Burleson 2.2 (1976)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.1 (1992) Tom Burleson 0.9 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.1 (1989) Tom Burleson 1.9 (1975)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 8.9 Tom Burleson 20.7

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 Tom Burleson 10.2

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 5.6 Tom Burleson 1.5

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.7 Tom Burleson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 Tom Burleson 1.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 170 Tom Burleson 311

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 51 Tom Burleson 153

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 107 Tom Burleson 23

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 33 Tom Burleson 13

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 0 Tom Burleson 26

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 19 Tom Burleson 15

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .419 Tom Burleson .542

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .476 Tom Burleson - *

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .769 Tom Burleson .756

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 16.0 (1997) Tom Burleson 20.8 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.0 (1993) Tom Burleson 10.7 (1975)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.8 (1993) Tom Burleson 1.7 (1976)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 (1993) Tom Burleson 1.0 (1976)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 (2000) Tom Burleson 2.0 (1975)

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