Sam Cassell vs. George Gervin Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars George Gervin and Sam Cassell 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
Sam Cassell:
1993-94 to 2007-08
George Gervin:
1976-77 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

Sam Cassell3
George Gervin0
Sam Cassell15
George Gervin10
Sam Cassell11
George Gervin9
Sam Cassell1
George Gervin9

Honors and Awards

Sam Cassell0
George Gervin5
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Sam Cassell1
George Gervin7
Sam Cassell0
George Gervin4

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Sam Cassell 15.7
George Gervin 26.2

Sam Cassell 3.2
George Gervin 4.6

Sam Cassell 6.0
George Gervin 2.8

Sam Cassell 1.1
George Gervin 1.2

Sam Cassell 0.2
George Gervin 0.8

Totals Stats

Sam Cassell 15,635
George Gervin 20,708

Sam Cassell 3,221
George Gervin 3,607

Sam Cassell 5,939
George Gervin 2,214

Sam Cassell 1,058
George Gervin 941

Sam Cassell 163
George Gervin 670

Sam Cassell 993
George Gervin 791

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Sam Cassell .454
George Gervin .511

3-Point Percentage
Sam Cassell .331
George Gervin .297

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Free Throw Percentage
Sam Cassell .861
George Gervin .844

Best Season (no game minimum)

Sam Cassell 19.8
(2004)
George Gervin 33.1
(1980)

Sam Cassell 4.4
(2003)
George Gervin 5.5
(1977)

Sam Cassell 9.0
(2000)
George Gervin 3.7
(1978)

Sam Cassell 1.6
(1998)
George Gervin 1.7
(1979)

Sam Cassell 0.3
(1997)
George Gervin 1.3
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Sam Cassell 12.2
George Gervin 27.0

Sam Cassell 2.6
George Gervin 5.8

Sam Cassell 4.4
George Gervin 3.2

Sam Cassell 0.8
George Gervin 1.2

Sam Cassell 0.1
George Gervin 0.9

Totals Stats

Sam Cassell 1,656
George Gervin 1,592

Sam Cassell 349
George Gervin 341

Sam Cassell 592
George Gervin 186

Sam Cassell 105
George Gervin 69

Sam Cassell 19
George Gervin 52

Sam Cassell 136
George Gervin 59

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Sam Cassell .414
George Gervin .508

3-Point Percentage
Sam Cassell .363
George Gervin .000

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Free Throw Percentage
Sam Cassell .847
George Gervin .821

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Sam Cassell 18.0
(2006)
George Gervin 33.3
(1980)

Sam Cassell 4.6
(2001)
George Gervin 7.3
(1982)

Sam Cassell 9.0
(2000)
George Gervin 4.6
(1982)

Sam Cassell 1.1
(2001)
George Gervin 1.9
(1979)

Sam Cassell 0.3
(1998)
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.