Complete Stats Comparison of Julius Erving and Kevin McHale

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Julius Erving and Kevin McHale 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 / Games against each other

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
Julius Erving3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		11
seasons
Kevin McHale2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		13
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Julius Erving3
(points, assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		11
Playoffs
Kevin McHale1
(rebounds)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		13
Playoffs
they are tied1
(blocks)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Julius Erving8
stats		7
stats		0
stats
Kevin McHale4
stats		7
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Julius Erving7
stats		3
stats		0
stats
Kevin McHale4
stats		11
stats		3
stats
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, Julius Erving had better averages in points, assists and steals while Kevin McHale had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Julius Erving had better averages in points (+4.1), field goals made (+1.7), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+0.9), offensive rebounds (+0.1), assists (+2.2) and steals (+1.4)
- Kevin McHale had better averages in defensive rebounds (+0.7), total rebounds (+0.6) and blocks (+0.2)
- Julius Erving had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.2)
- Kevin McHale had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Julius Erving had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.4), 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+1.2)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Julius Erving 22.0
+4.1
Kevin McHale 17.9
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 8.7
+1.7
Kevin McHale 7.0
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 17.1
+4.4
Kevin McHale 12.7
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 0.1
+0.1 *
Kevin McHale 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 0.3
+0.1 *
Kevin McHale 0.2
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 4.6
+0.9
Kevin McHale 3.7
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 5.9
+1.2
Kevin McHale 4.7
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 2.5
+0.1
Kevin McHale 2.4
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 4.2
Kevin McHale 4.9
+0.7
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 6.7
Kevin McHale 7.3
+0.6
Assists
Julius Erving 3.9
+2.2
Kevin McHale 1.7
Steals
Julius Erving 1.8
+1.4
Kevin McHale 0.4
Blocks
Julius Erving 1.5
Kevin McHale 1.7
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 3.1
+1.2 *
Kevin McHale 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2.7
Kevin McHale 2.8
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Julius Erving had more total points, assists and steals while Kevin McHale had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Julius Erving had more points (+1,029), field goals made (+407), 3-pointers made (+5), free throws made (+210), assists (+1,554) and steals (+1,164)
- Kevin McHale played more years (+2) and games (+135), and had more offensive rebounds (+291), defensive rebounds (+1,230), total rebounds (+1,521) and blocks (+397)
- Julius Erving had more turnovers (+430)
- Kevin McHale had more personal fouls (+472)
- Julius Erving had more field goals attempted (+1,942), 3-pointers attempted (+19) and free throws attempted (+396)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Julius Erving 11
Kevin McHale 13
+2
Games
Julius Erving 836
Kevin McHale 971
+135
Points
Julius Erving 18,364
+1,029
Kevin McHale 17,335
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 7,237
+407
Kevin McHale 6,830
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 14,276
+1,942
Kevin McHale 12,334
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 46
+5 *
Kevin McHale 41
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 176
+19 *
Kevin McHale 157
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 3,844
+210
Kevin McHale 3,634
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 4,950
+396
Kevin McHale 4,554
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 2,067
Kevin McHale 2,358
+291
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 3,534
Kevin McHale 4,764
+1,230
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 5,601
Kevin McHale 7,122
+1,521
Assists
Julius Erving 3,224
+1,554
Kevin McHale 1,670
Steals
Julius Erving 1,508
+1,164
Kevin McHale 344
Blocks
Julius Erving 1,293
Kevin McHale 1,690
+397
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2,323
+430 *
Kevin McHale 1,893
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2,286
Kevin McHale 2,758
+472

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kevin McHale had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Julius Erving. They are tied in 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Julius Erving 50.7%
Kevin McHale 55.4%
+4.7
3-Point Percentage
Julius Erving 26.1%
*
Kevin McHale 26.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Julius Erving 77.7%
Kevin McHale 79.8%
+2.1

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Julius Erving had better averages in points, assists and steals while Kevin McHale had better average in rebounds. They are tied in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Julius Erving had better averages in points (+3.1), field goals made (+1.3), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+0.5), assists (+2.6) and steals (+1.3)
- Kevin McHale had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+0.2) and total rebounds (+0.4)
- Julius Erving had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.3)
- Kevin McHale had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- Julius Erving had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.6), 3-pointers attempted (+0.2) and free throws attempted (+0.6)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Julius Erving 21.9
+3.1
Kevin McHale 18.8
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 8.4
+1.3
Kevin McHale 7.1
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 17.3
+4.6
Kevin McHale 12.7
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 0.1
+0.1 *
Kevin McHale 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 0.3
+0.2 *
Kevin McHale 0.1
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 5.0
+0.5
Kevin McHale 4.5
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 6.4
+0.6
Kevin McHale 5.8
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 2.6
Kevin McHale 2.7
+0.1
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 4.5
Kevin McHale 4.7
+0.2
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 7.0
Kevin McHale 7.4
+0.4
Assists
Julius Erving 4.2
+2.6
Kevin McHale 1.6
Steals
Julius Erving 1.7
+1.3
Kevin McHale 0.4
Blocks
Julius Erving 1.7
Kevin McHale 1.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 3.2
+1.3 *
Kevin McHale 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2.9
Kevin McHale 3.4
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Kevin McHale had more total points, rebounds and blocks while Julius Erving had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Julius Erving had more assists (+320) and steals (+170)
- Kevin McHale played more years (+2) and games (+28), and had more points (+94), field goals made (+17), 3-pointers made (+1), free throws made (+59), offensive rebounds (+96), defensive rebounds (+163), total rebounds (+259) and blocks (+42)
- Julius Erving had more turnovers (+70)
- Kevin McHale had more personal fouls (+168)
- Julius Erving had more field goals attempted (+296) and 3-pointers attempted (+15)
- Kevin McHale had more free throws attempted (+64)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Julius Erving 11
Kevin McHale 13
+2
Games
Julius Erving 141
Kevin McHale 169
+28
Points
Julius Erving 3,088
Kevin McHale 3,182
+94
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 1,187
Kevin McHale 1,204
+17
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 2,441
+296
Kevin McHale 2,145
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 7
*
Kevin McHale 8
+1
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 36
+15 *
Kevin McHale 21
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 707
Kevin McHale 766
+59
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 908
Kevin McHale 972
+64
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 360
Kevin McHale 456
+96
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 634
Kevin McHale 797
+163
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 994
Kevin McHale 1,253
+259
Assists
Julius Erving 594
+320
Kevin McHale 274
Steals
Julius Erving 235
+170
Kevin McHale 65
Blocks
Julius Erving 239
Kevin McHale 281
+42
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 396
+70 *
Kevin McHale 326
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 403
Kevin McHale 571
+168

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kevin McHale had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Julius Erving.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Julius Erving 48.6%
Kevin McHale 56.1%
+7.5
3-Point Percentage
Julius Erving 19.4%
*
Kevin McHale 38.1%
+18.7
Free Throw Percentage
Julius Erving 77.9%
Kevin McHale 78.8%
+0.9
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