Artis Gilmore vs. Paul McPherson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul McPherson and Artis Gilmore 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

Artis Gilmore

vs.

Paul McPherson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Artis Gilmore: 1976-77 to 1987-88
Paul McPherson: 2000-01 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Artis Gilmore 0 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Seasons Artis Gilmore 12 Paul McPherson 1

Playoffs Played Artis Gilmore 6 Paul McPherson 0

All-Star Games Artis Gilmore 6 Paul McPherson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Artis Gilmore 1 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 17.1 Paul McPherson 4.8

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 10.1 Paul McPherson 1.4

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.0 Paul McPherson 0.7

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.5 Paul McPherson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.9 Paul McPherson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Artis Gilmore 15,579 Paul McPherson 262

Total Rebounds Artis Gilmore 9,161 Paul McPherson 79

Total Assists Artis Gilmore 1,777 Paul McPherson 38

Total Steals Artis Gilmore 470 Paul McPherson 25

Total Blocks Artis Gilmore 1,747 Paul McPherson 4

Total Games Artis Gilmore 909 Paul McPherson 55

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Artis Gilmore .599 Paul McPherson .505

3-Point Percentage Artis Gilmore .077 * Paul McPherson .167

Free Throw Percentage Artis Gilmore .713 Paul McPherson .724

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 23.7 (1979) Paul McPherson 4.8 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 13.1 (1978) Paul McPherson 1.4 (2001)

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 3.3 (1979) Paul McPherson 0.7 (2001)

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.6 (1979) Paul McPherson 0.5 (2001)

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.7 (1982) Paul McPherson 0.1 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 11.7 Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 8.0 Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.1 Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.6 Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.7 Paul McPherson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Artis Gilmore 492 Paul McPherson -

Total Rebounds Artis Gilmore 336 Paul McPherson -

Total Assists Artis Gilmore 47 Paul McPherson -

Total Steals Artis Gilmore 27 Paul McPherson -

Total Blocks Artis Gilmore 71 Paul McPherson -

Total Games Artis Gilmore 42 Paul McPherson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Artis Gilmore .566 Paul McPherson -

3-Point Percentage Artis Gilmore - * Paul McPherson -

Free Throw Percentage Artis Gilmore .680 Paul McPherson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 18.7 (1977) Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 13.0 (1977) Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.0 (1981) Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.3 (1986) Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 3.1 (1983) Paul McPherson -

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