Complete Stats Comparison of George Gervin and Penny Hardaway

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by George Gervin and Penny Hardaway 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
Penny Hardaway2
(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)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		9
Playoffs
Penny Hardaway2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		8
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		8
stats		2
stats
Penny Hardaway5
stats		6
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
George Gervin7
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Penny Hardaway5
stats		5
stats		1
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 had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Penny Hardaway had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- George Gervin had better averages in points (+11.0), field goals made (+4.5), free throws made (+2.6), offensive rebounds (+0.1), total rebounds (+0.1) and blocks (+0.4)
- Penny Hardaway had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.6), assists (+2.2) and steals (+0.4)
- George Gervin had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.7)
-
- George Gervin had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.5) and free throws attempted (+2.8)
- Penny Hardaway had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
George Gervin 26.2
+11.0
Penny Hardaway 15.2
Field Goals Made
George Gervin 10.2
+4.5
Penny Hardaway 5.7
Field Goals Attempted
George Gervin 19.9
+7.5
Penny Hardaway 12.4
3-Pointers Made
George Gervin 0.1
*
Penny Hardaway 0.7
+0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
George Gervin 0.5
*
Penny Hardaway 2.3
+1.8
Free Throws Made
George Gervin 5.7
+2.6
Penny Hardaway 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
George Gervin 6.8
+2.8
Penny Hardaway 4.0
Offensive Rebounds
George Gervin 1.5
+0.1
Penny Hardaway 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
George Gervin 3.1
Penny Hardaway 3.1
Total Rebounds
George Gervin 4.6
+0.1
Penny Hardaway 4.5
Assists
George Gervin 2.8
Penny Hardaway 5.0
+2.2
Steals
George Gervin 1.2
Penny Hardaway 1.6
+0.4
Blocks
George Gervin 0.8
+0.4
Penny Hardaway 0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
George Gervin 3.0
+0.5 *
Penny Hardaway 2.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
George Gervin 2.9
+0.7
Penny Hardaway 2.2

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 had more total points, rebounds and blocks while Penny Hardaway had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- George Gervin played more games (+87) and had more points (+10,024), field goals made (+4,050), free throws made (+2,350), offensive rebounds (+211), defensive rebounds (+250), total rebounds (+461) and blocks (+358)
- Penny Hardaway played more years (+4) and had more 3-pointers made (+426), assists (+1,311) and steals (+184)
- George Gervin had more turnovers (+351) and personal fouls (+769)
-
- George Gervin had more field goals attempted (+7,016) and free throws attempted (+2,552)
- Penny Hardaway had more 3-pointers attempted (+1,332)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
George Gervin 10
Penny Hardaway 14
+4
Games
George Gervin 791
+87
Penny Hardaway 704
Points
George Gervin 20,708
+10,024
Penny Hardaway 10,684
Field Goals Made
George Gervin 8,045
+4,050
Penny Hardaway 3,995
Field Goals Attempted
George Gervin 15,747
+7,016
Penny Hardaway 8,731
3-Pointers Made
George Gervin 77
*
Penny Hardaway 503
+426
3-Pointers Attempted
George Gervin 259
*
Penny Hardaway 1,591
+1,332
Free Throws Made
George Gervin 4,541
+2,350
Penny Hardaway 2,191
Free Throws Attempted
George Gervin 5,383
+2,552
Penny Hardaway 2,831
Offensive Rebounds
George Gervin 1,186
+211
Penny Hardaway 975
Defensive Rebounds
George Gervin 2,421
+250
Penny Hardaway 2,171
Total Rebounds
George Gervin 3,607
+461
Penny Hardaway 3,146
Assists
George Gervin 2,214
Penny Hardaway 3,525
+1,311
Steals
George Gervin 941
Penny Hardaway 1,125
+184
Blocks
George Gervin 670
+358
Penny Hardaway 312
Turnovers
(lower is better)
George Gervin 2,137
+351 *
Penny Hardaway 1,786
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
George Gervin 2,331
+769
Penny Hardaway 1,562

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, George Gervin had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Penny Hardaway had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin 51.1%
+5.3
Penny Hardaway 45.8%
3-Point Percentage
George Gervin 29.7%
*
Penny Hardaway 31.6%
+1.9
Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin 84.4%
+7.0
Penny Hardaway 77.4%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- George Gervin had better averages in points (+6.6), field goals made (+3.4), free throws made (+1.4), offensive rebounds (+0.3), defensive rebounds (+0.7), total rebounds (+1.1) and blocks (+0.1)
- Penny Hardaway had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.6), assists (+3.0) and steals (+0.7)
- George Gervin had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- George Gervin had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.9) and free throws attempted (+1.1)
- Penny Hardaway had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
George Gervin 27.0
+6.6
Penny Hardaway 20.4
Field Goals Made
George Gervin 10.5
+3.4
Penny Hardaway 7.1
Field Goals Attempted
George Gervin 20.8
+4.9
Penny Hardaway 15.9
3-Pointers Made
George Gervin 0.0
*
Penny Hardaway 1.6
+1.6
3-Pointers Attempted
George Gervin 0.4
*
Penny Hardaway 4.2
+3.8
Free Throws Made
George Gervin 5.9
+1.4
Penny Hardaway 4.5
Free Throws Attempted
George Gervin 7.2
+1.1
Penny Hardaway 6.1
Offensive Rebounds
George Gervin 1.9
+0.3
Penny Hardaway 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
George Gervin 3.9
+0.7
Penny Hardaway 3.2
Total Rebounds
George Gervin 5.8
+1.1
Penny Hardaway 4.7
Assists
George Gervin 3.2
Penny Hardaway 6.2
+3.0
Steals
George Gervin 1.2
Penny Hardaway 1.9
+0.7
Blocks
George Gervin 0.9
+0.1
Penny Hardaway 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
George Gervin 3.3
+0.4 *
Penny Hardaway 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
George Gervin 3.5
+0.4
Penny Hardaway 3.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- George Gervin played more years (+1) and had more points (+288), field goals made (+166), free throws made (+57), offensive rebounds (+9), defensive rebounds (+29), total rebounds (+38) and blocks (+3)
- Penny Hardaway played more games (+5) and had more 3-pointers made (+101), assists (+208) and steals (+50)
- George Gervin had more personal fouls (+10)
- Penny Hardaway had more turnovers (+1)
- George Gervin had more field goals attempted (+207) and free throws attempted (+34)
- Penny Hardaway had more 3-pointers attempted (+253)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
George Gervin 9
+1
Penny Hardaway 8
Games
George Gervin 59
Penny Hardaway 64
+5
Points
George Gervin 1,592
+288
Penny Hardaway 1,304
Field Goals Made
George Gervin 622
+166
Penny Hardaway 456
Field Goals Attempted
George Gervin 1,225
+207
Penny Hardaway 1,018
3-Pointers Made
George Gervin 0
*
Penny Hardaway 101
+101
3-Pointers Attempted
George Gervin 13
*
Penny Hardaway 266
+253
Free Throws Made
George Gervin 348
+57
Penny Hardaway 291
Free Throws Attempted
George Gervin 424
+34
Penny Hardaway 390
Offensive Rebounds
George Gervin 110
+9
Penny Hardaway 101
Defensive Rebounds
George Gervin 231
+29
Penny Hardaway 202
Total Rebounds
George Gervin 341
+38
Penny Hardaway 303
Assists
George Gervin 186
Penny Hardaway 394
+208
Steals
George Gervin 69
Penny Hardaway 119
+50
Blocks
George Gervin 51
+3
Penny Hardaway 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
George Gervin 187
*
Penny Hardaway 188
+1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
George Gervin 207
+10
Penny Hardaway 197

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, George Gervin had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Penny Hardaway had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin 50.8%
+6.0
Penny Hardaway 44.8%
3-Point Percentage
George Gervin 0.0%
*
Penny Hardaway 38.0%
+38.0
Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin 82.1%
+7.5
Penny Hardaway 74.6%
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