Kevin McHale vs Bob McAdoo
Kevin McHale and Bob McAdoo were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 6 seasons. On the floor, Bob McAdoo was the higher-volume scorer (22.1 points per game to 17.8); Kevin McHale was the more efficient scorer (60.4% true shooting to 55.1%); Bob McAdoo controlled the glass (9.5 rebounds per game to 7.3). Kevin McHale holds the edge on accolades — 3 championships and the #45 all-time ranking to Bob McAdoo's #50.
Career averages
| Kevin McHale | Stat | Bob McAdoo |
|---|---|---|
| 17.8 | Points / game | 22.1 |
| 7.3 | Rebounds / game | 9.5 |
| 1.7 | Assists / game | 2.3 |
| 0.4 | Steals / game | 0.9 |
| 1.7 | Blocks / game | 1.3 |
| 54.9% | Field goal % | 49.9% |
| 9.3% | 3-point % | 0.9% |
| 78.9% | Free throw % | 75.3% |
| 60.4% | True shooting % | 55.1% |
| 971 | Games played | 852 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Kevin McHale's era.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Bob McAdoo's era.
Playoff averages
| Kevin McHale | Stat | Bob McAdoo |
|---|---|---|
| 18.8 | Points / game | 18.3 |
| 7.4 | Rebounds / game | 7.6 |
| 1.6 | Assists / game | 1.3 |
| 0.4 | Steals / game | 0.8 |
| 1.7 | Blocks / game | 1.6 |
| 55.7% | Field goal % | 49.7% |
| 14.6% | 3-point % | 2.8% |
| 77.0% | Free throw % | 72.8% |
| 169 | Playoff games | 94 |
Accolades
| Kevin McHale | Stat | Bob McAdoo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 1 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 3 | Championships | 2 |
| 7 | All-Star selections | 5 |
| 1 | All-NBA 1st Team | 1 |
| #45 | All-time GOAT rank | #50 |
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