Kevin McHale vs Moses Malone
Kevin McHale and Moses Malone were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 13 seasons. On the floor, Moses Malone was the higher-volume scorer (20.6 points per game to 17.8); Kevin McHale was the more efficient scorer (60.4% true shooting to 56.9%); Moses Malone controlled the glass (12.2 rebounds per game to 7.3). Moses Malone holds the edge on accolades — 3 MVPs, 1 championship, 1 Finals MVP and the #15 all-time ranking to Kevin McHale's #45.
Career averages
| Kevin McHale | Stat | Moses Malone |
|---|---|---|
| 17.8 | Points / game | 20.6 |
| 7.3 | Rebounds / game | 12.2 |
| 1.7 | Assists / game | 1.3 |
| 0.4 | Steals / game | 0.8 |
| 1.7 | Blocks / game | 1.3 |
| 54.9% | Field goal % | 48.4% |
| 9.3% | 3-point % | 7.3% |
| 78.9% | Free throw % | 76.8% |
| 60.4% | True shooting % | 56.9% |
| 971 | Games played | 1,329 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Kevin McHale's era.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Moses Malone's era.
Playoff averages
| Kevin McHale | Stat | Moses Malone |
|---|---|---|
| 18.8 | Points / game | 22.1 |
| 7.4 | Rebounds / game | 13.8 |
| 1.6 | Assists / game | 1.4 |
| 0.4 | Steals / game | 0.9 |
| 1.7 | Blocks / game | 1.6 |
| 55.7% | Field goal % | 46.7% |
| 14.6% | 3-point % | 5.3% |
| 77.0% | Free throw % | 77.7% |
| 169 | Playoff games | 94 |
Accolades
| Kevin McHale | Stat | Moses Malone |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 3 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 1 |
| 3 | Championships | 1 |
| 7 | All-Star selections | 11 |
| 1 | All-NBA 1st Team | 4 |
| #45 | All-time GOAT rank | #15 |
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