Complete Stats Comparison of George Gervin and Blake Griffin

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by George Gervin and Blake Griffin during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Stats / Stats Rankings

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
George Gervin3
(points, steals, blocks)
3
(points, steals, blocks)
10
seasons
Blake Griffin2
(rebounds, assists)
2
(rebounds, assists)
13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
George Gervin3
(points, steals, blocks)
2
(points, steals)
9
Playoffs
Blake Griffin2
(rebounds, assists)
3
(rebounds, assists, blocks)
10
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
George Gervin5
stats
6
stats
2
stats
Blake Griffin7
stats
8
stats
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
George Gervin5
stats
5
stats
2
stats
Blake Griffin6
stats
9
stats
1
stat
they are tied1
stat

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Notes: Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, George Gervin has better averages in points, steals and blocks while Blake Griffin has better averages in rebounds and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- George Gervin has better averages in points (+7.2), field goals made (+3.1), free throws made (+1.6), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.3)
- Blake Griffin has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.6), offensive rebounds (+0.4), defensive rebounds (+2.9), total rebounds (+3.4) and assists (+1.2)
- George Gervin has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+0.2)
-
- George Gervin has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.5) and free throws attempted (+0.9)
- Blake Griffin has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

George Gervin 26.2
+7.2
Blake Griffin 19.0
Field Goals Made
George Gervin 10.2
+3.1
Blake Griffin 7.1
Field Goals Attempted
George Gervin 19.9
+5.5
Blake Griffin 14.4
George Gervin 0.1
*
Blake Griffin 0.7
+0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
George Gervin 0.5
*
Blake Griffin 2.1
+1.6
Free Throws Made
George Gervin 5.7
+1.6
Blake Griffin 4.1
Free Throws Attempted
George Gervin 6.8
+0.9
Blake Griffin 5.9
Offensive Rebounds
George Gervin 1.5
Blake Griffin 1.9
+0.4
Defensive Rebounds
George Gervin 3.1
Blake Griffin 6.0
+2.9
George Gervin 4.6
Blake Griffin 8.0
+3.4
George Gervin 2.8
Blake Griffin 4.0
+1.2
George Gervin 1.2
+0.4
Blake Griffin 0.8
George Gervin 0.8
+0.3
Blake Griffin 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
George Gervin 3.0
+0.7 *
Blake Griffin 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
George Gervin 2.9
+0.2
Blake Griffin 2.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, George Gervin has more total points, steals and blocks while Blake Griffin has more total rebounds and assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- George Gervin played more games (+26) and has more points (+6,195), field goals made (+2,626), free throws made (+1,404), steals (+314) and blocks (+311)
- Blake Griffin played more years (+3) and has more 3-pointers made (+461), offensive rebounds (+301), defensive rebounds (+2,201), total rebounds (+2,502) and assists (+841)
- George Gervin has more turnovers (+405) and personal fouls (+273)
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- George Gervin has more field goals attempted (+4,759) and free throws attempted (+875)
- Blake Griffin has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,380)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

George Gervin 10
Blake Griffin 13
+3
George Gervin 791
+26
Blake Griffin 765
George Gervin 20,708
+6,195
Blake Griffin 14,513
Field Goals Made
George Gervin 8,045
+2,626
Blake Griffin 5,419
Field Goals Attempted
George Gervin 15,747
+4,759
Blake Griffin 10,988
George Gervin 77
*
Blake Griffin 538
+461
3-Pointers Attempted
George Gervin 259
*
Blake Griffin 1,639
+1,380
Free Throws Made
George Gervin 4,541
+1,404
Blake Griffin 3,137
Free Throws Attempted
George Gervin 5,383
+875
Blake Griffin 4,508
Offensive Rebounds
George Gervin 1,186
Blake Griffin 1,487
+301
Defensive Rebounds
George Gervin 2,421
Blake Griffin 4,622
+2,201
George Gervin 3,607
Blake Griffin 6,109
+2,502
George Gervin 2,214
Blake Griffin 3,055
+841
George Gervin 941
+314
Blake Griffin 627
George Gervin 670
+311
Blake Griffin 359
Turnovers
(lower is better)
George Gervin 2,137
+405 *
Blake Griffin 1,732
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
George Gervin 2,331
+273
Blake Griffin 2,058

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, George Gervin has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Blake Griffin has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin 51.1%
+1.8
Blake Griffin 49.3%
3-Point Percentage
George Gervin 29.7%
*
Blake Griffin 32.8%
+3.1
Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin 84.4%
+14.8
Blake Griffin 69.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, George Gervin has better averages in points, steals and blocks while Blake Griffin has better averages in rebounds and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- George Gervin has better averages in points (+8.8), field goals made (+3.5), free throws made (+2.1), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+0.1)
- Blake Griffin has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.4), defensive rebounds (+1.9), total rebounds (+1.9) and assists (+0.3)
- George Gervin has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.2) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- George Gervin has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.5) and free throws attempted (+2.1)
- Blake Griffin has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

George Gervin 27.0
+8.8
Blake Griffin 18.2
Field Goals Made
George Gervin 10.5
+3.5
Blake Griffin 7.0
Field Goals Attempted
George Gervin 20.8
+6.5
Blake Griffin 14.3
George Gervin 0.0
*
Blake Griffin 0.4
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
George Gervin 0.4
*
Blake Griffin 1.1
+0.7
Free Throws Made
George Gervin 5.9
+2.1
Blake Griffin 3.8
Free Throws Attempted
George Gervin 7.2
+2.1
Blake Griffin 5.1
Offensive Rebounds
George Gervin 1.9
Blake Griffin 1.9
Defensive Rebounds
George Gervin 3.9
Blake Griffin 5.8
+1.9
George Gervin 5.8
Blake Griffin 7.7
+1.9
George Gervin 3.2
Blake Griffin 3.5
+0.3
George Gervin 1.2
+0.2
Blake Griffin 1.0
George Gervin 0.9
+0.1
Blake Griffin 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
George Gervin 3.3
+1.2 *
Blake Griffin 2.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
George Gervin 3.5
+0.2
Blake Griffin 3.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Blake Griffin has more total rebounds, assists and blocks while George Gervin has more total points and steals.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- George Gervin has more points (+354), field goals made (+145), free throws made (+93) and steals (+1)
- Blake Griffin played more years (+1) and games (+9), and has more 3-pointers made (+29), offensive rebounds (+22), defensive rebounds (+162), total rebounds (+184), assists (+52) and blocks (+2)
- George Gervin has more turnovers (+46)
- Blake Griffin has more personal fouls (+20)
- George Gervin has more field goals attempted (+255) and free throws attempted (+75)
- Blake Griffin has more 3-pointers attempted (+64)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

George Gervin 9
Blake Griffin 10
+1
George Gervin 59
Blake Griffin 68
+9
George Gervin 1,592
+354
Blake Griffin 1,238
Field Goals Made
George Gervin 622
+145
Blake Griffin 477
Field Goals Attempted
George Gervin 1,225
+255
Blake Griffin 970
George Gervin 0
*
Blake Griffin 29
+29
3-Pointers Attempted
George Gervin 13
*
Blake Griffin 77
+64
Free Throws Made
George Gervin 348
+93
Blake Griffin 255
Free Throws Attempted
George Gervin 424
+75
Blake Griffin 349
Offensive Rebounds
George Gervin 110
Blake Griffin 132
+22
Defensive Rebounds
George Gervin 231
Blake Griffin 393
+162
George Gervin 341
Blake Griffin 525
+184
George Gervin 186
Blake Griffin 238
+52
George Gervin 69
+1
Blake Griffin 68
George Gervin 51
Blake Griffin 53
+2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
George Gervin 187
+46 *
Blake Griffin 141
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
George Gervin 207
Blake Griffin 227
+20

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, George Gervin has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Blake Griffin has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin 50.8%
+1.6
Blake Griffin 49.2%
3-Point Percentage
George Gervin 0.0%
*
Blake Griffin 37.7%
+37.7
Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin 82.1%
+9.0
Blake Griffin 73.1%