Rodney Buford vs. George Gervin Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars George Gervin and Rodney Buford 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Rodney Buford:
1999-00 to 2004-05
George Gervin:
1976-77 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

Rodney Buford0
George Gervin0
Rodney Buford5
George Gervin10
Rodney Buford4
George Gervin9
Rodney Buford0
George Gervin9

Honors and Awards

Rodney Buford0
George Gervin5
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Rodney Buford0
George Gervin7
Rodney Buford0
George Gervin4

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Rodney Buford 6.4
George Gervin 26.2

Rodney Buford 2.6
George Gervin 4.6

Rodney Buford 0.8
George Gervin 2.8

Rodney Buford 0.5
George Gervin 1.2

Rodney Buford 0.1
George Gervin 0.8

Totals Stats

Rodney Buford 1,472
George Gervin 20,708

Rodney Buford 598
George Gervin 3,607

Rodney Buford 179
George Gervin 2,214

Rodney Buford 115
George Gervin 941

Rodney Buford 31
George Gervin 670

Rodney Buford 230
George Gervin 791

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Rodney Buford .412
George Gervin .511

3-Point Percentage
Rodney Buford .300
George Gervin .297

*
Free Throw Percentage
Rodney Buford .758
George Gervin .844

Best Season (no game minimum)

Rodney Buford 9.4
(2002)
George Gervin 33.1
(1980)

Rodney Buford 4.3
(2002)
George Gervin 5.5
(1977)

Rodney Buford 1.1
(2002)
George Gervin 3.7
(1978)

Rodney Buford 0.7
(2002)
George Gervin 1.7
(1979)

Rodney Buford 0.2
(2000)
George Gervin 1.3
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Rodney Buford 1.8
George Gervin 27.0

Rodney Buford 0.8
George Gervin 5.8

Rodney Buford 0.3
George Gervin 3.2

Rodney Buford 0.3
George Gervin 1.2

Rodney Buford 0.0
George Gervin 0.9

Totals Stats

Rodney Buford 44
George Gervin 1,592

Rodney Buford 18
George Gervin 341

Rodney Buford 7
George Gervin 186

Rodney Buford 6
George Gervin 69

Rodney Buford 1
George Gervin 52

Rodney Buford 24
George Gervin 59

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Rodney Buford .386
George Gervin .508

3-Point Percentage
Rodney Buford .455
George Gervin .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
Rodney Buford .833
George Gervin .821

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Rodney Buford 11.0
(2000)
George Gervin 33.3
(1980)

Rodney Buford 1.0
(2004)
George Gervin 7.3
(1982)

Rodney Buford 1.0
(2000)
George Gervin 4.6
(1982)

Rodney Buford 0.4
(2004)
George Gervin 1.9
(1979)

Rodney Buford 0.1
(2001)
George Gervin 2.7
(1978)

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