David Robinson vs Kevin McHale
David Robinson and Kevin McHale were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 4 seasons. On the floor, David Robinson was the higher-volume scorer (21.1 points per game to 17.8); Kevin McHale was the more efficient scorer (60.4% true shooting to 58.3%); David Robinson controlled the glass (10.6 rebounds per game to 7.3). David Robinson holds the edge on accolades — 1 MVP, 2 championships and the #24 all-time ranking to Kevin McHale's #45.
Career averages
| David Robinson | Stat | Kevin McHale |
|---|---|---|
| 21.1 | Points / game | 17.8 |
| 10.6 | Rebounds / game | 7.3 |
| 2.5 | Assists / game | 1.7 |
| 1.4 | Steals / game | 0.4 |
| 3.0 | Blocks / game | 1.7 |
| 51.4% | Field goal % | 54.9% |
| 13.4% | 3-point % | 9.3% |
| 73.1% | Free throw % | 78.9% |
| 58.3% | True shooting % | 60.4% |
| 987 | Games played | 971 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats aren't available for David Robinson.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Kevin McHale's era.
Playoff averages
| David Robinson | Stat | Kevin McHale |
|---|---|---|
| 18.0 | Points / game | 18.8 |
| 10.6 | Rebounds / game | 7.4 |
| 2.3 | Assists / game | 1.6 |
| 1.2 | Steals / game | 0.4 |
| 2.5 | Blocks / game | 1.7 |
| 49.1% | Field goal % | 55.7% |
| 2.4% | 3-point % | 14.6% |
| 68.3% | Free throw % | 77.0% |
| 123 | Playoff games | 169 |
Accolades
| David Robinson | Stat | Kevin McHale |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 2 | Championships | 3 |
| 10 | All-Star selections | 7 |
| 4 | All-NBA 1st Team | 1 |
| #24 | All-time GOAT rank | #45 |
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