Kevin McHale vs Artis Gilmore
Kevin McHale and Artis Gilmore were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 8 seasons. On the floor, Kevin McHale was the higher-volume scorer (17.8 points per game to 17.1); Artis Gilmore was the more efficient scorer (64.3% true shooting to 60.4%); Artis Gilmore controlled the glass (10.1 rebounds per game to 7.3). Kevin McHale holds the edge on accolades — 3 championships and the #45 all-time ranking to Artis Gilmore's #73.
Career averages
| Kevin McHale | Stat | Artis Gilmore |
|---|---|---|
| 17.8 | Points / game | 17.1 |
| 7.3 | Rebounds / game | 10.1 |
| 1.7 | Assists / game | 1.9 |
| 0.4 | Steals / game | 0.5 |
| 1.7 | Blocks / game | 1.9 |
| 54.9% | Field goal % | 60.1% |
| 9.3% | 3-point % | 9.0% |
| 78.9% | Free throw % | 70.1% |
| 60.4% | True shooting % | 64.3% |
| 971 | Games played | 909 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Kevin McHale's era.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Artis Gilmore's era.
Playoff averages
| Kevin McHale | Stat | Artis Gilmore |
|---|---|---|
| 18.8 | Points / game | 11.7 |
| 7.4 | Rebounds / game | 8.0 |
| 1.6 | Assists / game | 1.1 |
| 0.4 | Steals / game | 0.6 |
| 1.7 | Blocks / game | 1.7 |
| 55.7% | Field goal % | 54.9% |
| 14.6% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 77.0% | Free throw % | 62.7% |
| 169 | Playoff games | 42 |
Accolades
| Kevin McHale | Stat | Artis Gilmore |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 3 | Championships | 1 |
| 7 | All-Star selections | 6 |
| 1 | All-NBA 1st Team | 5 |
| #45 | All-time GOAT rank | #73 |
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