George Gervin vs. Kenny Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kenny Smith and George Gervin that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
George Gervin:
1976-77 to 1985-86
Kenny Smith:
1987-88 to 1996-97

NBA Championships and Seasons

George Gervin0
Kenny Smith2
George Gervin10
Kenny Smith10
George Gervin9
Kenny Smith5
George Gervin9
Kenny Smith0

Honors and Awards

George Gervin5
Kenny Smith0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
George Gervin7
Kenny Smith0
George Gervin4
Kenny Smith0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 26.2
Kenny Smith 12.8

George Gervin 4.6
Kenny Smith 2.0

George Gervin 2.8
Kenny Smith 5.5

George Gervin 1.2
Kenny Smith 1.0

George Gervin 0.8
Kenny Smith 0.1

Totals Stats

George Gervin 20,708
Kenny Smith 9,397

George Gervin 3,607
Kenny Smith 1,454

George Gervin 2,214
Kenny Smith 4,073

George Gervin 941
Kenny Smith 759

George Gervin 670
Kenny Smith 65

George Gervin 791
Kenny Smith 737

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .511
Kenny Smith .480

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .297
*
Kenny Smith .399

Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .844
Kenny Smith .829

Best Season (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.1
(1980)
Kenny Smith 17.7
(1991)

George Gervin 5.5
(1977)
Kenny Smith 2.8
(1989)

George Gervin 3.7
(1978)
Kenny Smith 7.7
(1989)

George Gervin 1.7
(1979)
Kenny Smith 1.5
(1988)

George Gervin 1.3
(1978)
Kenny Smith 0.1
(1991)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 27.0
Kenny Smith 11.5

George Gervin 5.8
Kenny Smith 2.2

George Gervin 3.2
Kenny Smith 4.5

George Gervin 1.2
Kenny Smith 0.8

George Gervin 0.9
Kenny Smith 0.1

Totals Stats

George Gervin 1,592
Kenny Smith 780

George Gervin 341
Kenny Smith 147

George Gervin 186
Kenny Smith 305

George Gervin 69
Kenny Smith 54

George Gervin 52
Kenny Smith 9

George Gervin 59
Kenny Smith 68

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .508
Kenny Smith .457

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .000
*
Kenny Smith .448

Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .821
Kenny Smith .847

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.3
(1980)
Kenny Smith 15.3
(1991)

George Gervin 7.3
(1982)
Kenny Smith 2.7
(1991)

George Gervin 4.6
(1982)
Kenny Smith 8.0
(1991)

George Gervin 1.9
(1979)
Kenny Smith 1.3
(1991)

George Gervin 2.7
(1978)
Kenny Smith 0.3
(1991)

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