Bob McAdoo vs Willis Reed
Bob McAdoo and Willis Reed were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 2 seasons. On the floor, Bob McAdoo was the higher-volume scorer (22.1 points per game to 18.7); Bob McAdoo was the more efficient scorer (55.1% true shooting to 52.3%); Willis Reed controlled the glass (12.9 rebounds per game to 9.5). Willis Reed holds the edge on accolades — 1 MVP, 2 championships, 2 Finals MVPs and the #29 all-time ranking to Bob McAdoo's #50.
Career averages
| Bob McAdoo | Stat | Willis Reed |
|---|---|---|
| 22.1 | Points / game | 18.7 |
| 9.5 | Rebounds / game | 12.9 |
| 2.3 | Assists / game | 1.8 |
| 0.9 | Steals / game | 0.0 |
| 1.3 | Blocks / game | 0.0 |
| 49.9% | Field goal % | 47.6% |
| 0.9% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 75.3% | Free throw % | 74.8% |
| 55.1% | True shooting % | 52.3% |
| 852 | Games played | 650 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Bob McAdoo's era.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Willis Reed's era.
Playoff averages
| Bob McAdoo | Stat | Willis Reed |
|---|---|---|
| 18.3 | Points / game | 17.4 |
| 7.6 | Rebounds / game | 10.3 |
| 1.3 | Assists / game | 1.9 |
| 0.8 | Steals / game | 0.0 |
| 1.6 | Blocks / game | 0.0 |
| 49.7% | Field goal % | 46.1% |
| 2.8% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 72.8% | Free throw % | 75.1% |
| 94 | Playoff games | 78 |
Accolades
| Bob McAdoo | Stat | Willis Reed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MVP awards | 1 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 2 |
| 2 | Championships | 2 |
| 5 | All-Star selections | 7 |
| 1 | All-NBA 1st Team | 1 |
| #50 | All-time GOAT rank | #29 |
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