Anthony Davis vs. Artis Gilmore Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Artis Gilmore and Anthony Davis that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Anthony Davis:
2012-13 to 2023-24
Artis Gilmore:
1976-77 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Davis1
Artis Gilmore0
Anthony Davis12
Artis Gilmore12
Anthony Davis5
Artis Gilmore6
Anthony Davis1 *
Artis Gilmore0
*
Anthony Davis9
Artis Gilmore6

Honors and Awards

Anthony Davis4
Artis Gilmore0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Artis Gilmore0
Anthony Davis2
Artis Gilmore0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Artis Gilmore1
Anthony Davis3
Artis Gilmore0
Anthony Davis1 *
Artis Gilmore0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 24.1
Artis Gilmore 17.1

Anthony Davis 10.6
Artis Gilmore 10.1

Anthony Davis 2.5
Artis Gilmore 2.0

Anthony Davis 1.3
Artis Gilmore 0.5

Anthony Davis 2.3
Artis Gilmore 1.9

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 17,521
Artis Gilmore 15,579

Anthony Davis 7,725
Artis Gilmore 9,161

Anthony Davis 1,808
Artis Gilmore 1,777

Anthony Davis 964
Artis Gilmore 470

Anthony Davis 1,691
Artis Gilmore 1,747

Anthony Davis 728
Artis Gilmore 909

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .522
Artis Gilmore .599

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .299
Artis Gilmore .077

*
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .795
Artis Gilmore .713

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 28.1
(2018)
Artis Gilmore 23.7
(1979)

Anthony Davis 12.6
(2024)
Artis Gilmore 13.1
(1978)

Anthony Davis 3.9
(2019)
Artis Gilmore 3.3
(1979)

Anthony Davis 1.6
(2019)
Artis Gilmore 0.6
(1979)

Anthony Davis 2.9
(2015)
Artis Gilmore 2.7
(1982)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 25.9
Artis Gilmore 11.7

Anthony Davis 11.4
Artis Gilmore 8.0

Anthony Davis 2.7
Artis Gilmore 1.1

Anthony Davis 1.3
Artis Gilmore 0.6

Anthony Davis 2.2
Artis Gilmore 1.7

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 1,427
Artis Gilmore 492

Anthony Davis 627
Artis Gilmore 336

Anthony Davis 150
Artis Gilmore 47

Anthony Davis 74
Artis Gilmore 27

Anthony Davis 121
Artis Gilmore 71

Anthony Davis 55
Artis Gilmore 42

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .533
Artis Gilmore .566

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .327
Artis Gilmore -

*
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .841
Artis Gilmore .680

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 31.5
(2015)
Artis Gilmore 18.7
(1977)

Anthony Davis 14.1
(2023)
Artis Gilmore 13.0
(1977)

Anthony Davis 3.5
(2020)
Artis Gilmore 2.0
(1981)

Anthony Davis 2.0
(2018)
Artis Gilmore 2.3
(1986)

Anthony Davis 3.1
(2023)
Artis Gilmore 3.1
(1983)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.