Complete Stats Comparison of George Gervin and Kyrie Irving

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by George Gervin and Kyrie Irving 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, rebounds, blocks)
3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
10
seasons
Kyrie Irving2
(assists, steals)
2
(assists, steals)
14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
George Gervin3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
0
9
Playoffs
Kyrie Irving2
(assists, steals)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
7
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
George Gervin6
stats
7
stats
1
stat
Kyrie Irving6
stats
7
stats
2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
George Gervin7
stats
4
stats
1
stat
Kyrie Irving5
stats
10
stats
2
stats

- "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, rebounds and blocks while Kyrie Irving has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- George Gervin has better averages in points (+2.5), field goals made (+1.5), free throws made (+1.9), offensive rebounds (+0.7), total rebounds (+0.5) and blocks (+0.4)
- Kyrie Irving has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+0.2), assists (+2.8) and steals (+0.1)
- George Gervin has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.6)
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- George Gervin has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.5) and free throws attempted (+2.5)
- Kyrie Irving has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

George Gervin 26.2
+2.5
Kyrie Irving 23.7
Field Goals Made
George Gervin 10.2
+1.5
Kyrie Irving 8.7
Field Goals Attempted
George Gervin 19.9
+1.5
Kyrie Irving 18.4
George Gervin 0.1
*
Kyrie Irving 2.4
+2.3
3-Pointers Attempted
George Gervin 0.5
*
Kyrie Irving 6.1
+5.6
Free Throws Made
George Gervin 5.7
+1.9
Kyrie Irving 3.8
Free Throws Attempted
George Gervin 6.8
+2.5
Kyrie Irving 4.3
Offensive Rebounds
George Gervin 1.5
+0.7
Kyrie Irving 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
George Gervin 3.1
Kyrie Irving 3.3
+0.2
George Gervin 4.6
+0.5
Kyrie Irving 4.1
George Gervin 2.8
Kyrie Irving 5.6
+2.8
George Gervin 1.2
Kyrie Irving 1.3
+0.1
George Gervin 0.8
+0.4
Kyrie Irving 0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
George Gervin 3.0
+0.5 *
Kyrie Irving 2.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
George Gervin 2.9
+0.6
Kyrie Irving 2.3

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, rebounds and blocks while Kyrie Irving has more total assists and steals.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- George Gervin played more games (+12) and has more points (+2,275), field goals made (+1,258), free throws made (+1,558), offensive rebounds (+548), total rebounds (+434) and blocks (+333)
- Kyrie Irving played more years (+4) and has more 3-pointers made (+1,799), defensive rebounds (+114), assists (+2,151) and steals (+81)
- George Gervin has more turnovers (+194) and personal fouls (+561)
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- George Gervin has more field goals attempted (+1,434) and free throws attempted (+2,023)
- Kyrie Irving has more 3-pointers attempted (+4,504)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

George Gervin 10
Kyrie Irving 14
+4
George Gervin 791
+12
Kyrie Irving 779
George Gervin 20,708
+2,275
Kyrie Irving 18,433
Field Goals Made
George Gervin 8,045
+1,258
Kyrie Irving 6,787
Field Goals Attempted
George Gervin 15,747
+1,434
Kyrie Irving 14,313
George Gervin 77
*
Kyrie Irving 1,876
+1,799
3-Pointers Attempted
George Gervin 259
*
Kyrie Irving 4,763
+4,504
Free Throws Made
George Gervin 4,541
+1,558
Kyrie Irving 2,983
Free Throws Attempted
George Gervin 5,383
+2,023
Kyrie Irving 3,360
Offensive Rebounds
George Gervin 1,186
+548
Kyrie Irving 638
Defensive Rebounds
George Gervin 2,421
Kyrie Irving 2,535
+114
George Gervin 3,607
+434
Kyrie Irving 3,173
George Gervin 2,214
Kyrie Irving 4,365
+2,151
George Gervin 941
Kyrie Irving 1,022
+81
George Gervin 670
+333
Kyrie Irving 337
Turnovers
(lower is better)
George Gervin 2,137
+194 *
Kyrie Irving 1,943
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
George Gervin 2,331
+561
Kyrie Irving 1,770

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin 51.1%
+3.7
Kyrie Irving 47.4%
3-Point Percentage
George Gervin 29.7%
*
Kyrie Irving 39.4%
+9.7
Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin 84.4%
Kyrie Irving 88.8%
+4.4

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, rebounds and blocks while Kyrie Irving has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- George Gervin has better averages in points (+4.0), field goals made (+2.0), free throws made (+2.2), offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+1.1), total rebounds (+2.1) and blocks (+0.3)
- Kyrie Irving has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.3), assists (+1.7) and steals (+0.1)
- George Gervin has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+1.1)
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- George Gervin has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.2) and free throws attempted (+3.0)
- Kyrie Irving has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

George Gervin 27.0
+4.0
Kyrie Irving 23.0
Field Goals Made
George Gervin 10.5
+2.0
Kyrie Irving 8.5
Field Goals Attempted
George Gervin 20.8
+2.2
Kyrie Irving 18.6
George Gervin 0.0
*
Kyrie Irving 2.3
+2.3
3-Pointers Attempted
George Gervin 0.4
*
Kyrie Irving 6.0
+5.6
Free Throws Made
George Gervin 5.9
+2.2
Kyrie Irving 3.7
Free Throws Attempted
George Gervin 7.2
+3.0
Kyrie Irving 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
George Gervin 1.9
+1.0
Kyrie Irving 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
George Gervin 3.9
+1.1
Kyrie Irving 2.8
George Gervin 5.8
+2.1
Kyrie Irving 3.7
George Gervin 3.2
Kyrie Irving 4.9
+1.7
George Gervin 1.2
Kyrie Irving 1.3
+0.1
George Gervin 0.9
+0.3
Kyrie Irving 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
George Gervin 3.3
+1.1 *
Kyrie Irving 2.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
George Gervin 3.5
+1.1
Kyrie Irving 2.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kyrie Irving has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than George Gervin.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- George Gervin played more years (+2) and has more offensive rebounds (+27)
- Kyrie Irving played more games (+37) and has more points (+619), field goals made (+193), 3-pointers made (+225), free throws made (+8), defensive rebounds (+39), total rebounds (+12), assists (+285), steals (+59) and blocks (+2)
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- Kyrie Irving has more turnovers (+28) and personal fouls (+26)
- George Gervin has more free throws attempted (+21)
- Kyrie Irving has more field goals attempted (+556) and 3-pointers attempted (+561)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

George Gervin 9
+2
Kyrie Irving 7
George Gervin 59
Kyrie Irving 96
+37
George Gervin 1,592
Kyrie Irving 2,211
+619
Field Goals Made
George Gervin 622
Kyrie Irving 815
+193
Field Goals Attempted
George Gervin 1,225
Kyrie Irving 1,781
+556
George Gervin 0
*
Kyrie Irving 225
+225
3-Pointers Attempted
George Gervin 13
*
Kyrie Irving 574
+561
Free Throws Made
George Gervin 348
Kyrie Irving 356
+8
Free Throws Attempted
George Gervin 424
+21
Kyrie Irving 403
Offensive Rebounds
George Gervin 110
+27
Kyrie Irving 83
Defensive Rebounds
George Gervin 231
Kyrie Irving 270
+39
George Gervin 341
Kyrie Irving 353
+12
George Gervin 186
Kyrie Irving 471
+285
George Gervin 69
Kyrie Irving 128
+59
George Gervin 51
Kyrie Irving 53
+2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
George Gervin 187
*
Kyrie Irving 215
+28
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
George Gervin 207
Kyrie Irving 233
+26

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin 50.8%
+5.0
Kyrie Irving 45.8%
3-Point Percentage
George Gervin 0.0%
*
Kyrie Irving 39.2%
+39.2
Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin 82.1%
Kyrie Irving 88.3%
+6.2