George Gervin vs. Michael Jordan Comparison

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

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by Season

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
Michael Jordan:
1984-85 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

George Gervin0
Michael Jordan6
George Gervin10
Michael Jordan15
George Gervin9
Michael Jordan13
George Gervin9
Michael Jordan14

Honors and Awards

George Gervin0
Michael Jordan5
George Gervin0
Michael Jordan6
George Gervin5
Michael Jordan10
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
George Gervin7
Michael Jordan11
George Gervin0
Michael Jordan9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
George Gervin0
Michael Jordan9
George Gervin0 *
Michael Jordan1
George Gervin4
Michael Jordan10
George Gervin0
Michael Jordan3
George Gervin0
Michael Jordan1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 26.2
Michael Jordan 30.1

George Gervin 4.6
Michael Jordan 6.2

George Gervin 2.8
Michael Jordan 5.3

George Gervin 1.2
Michael Jordan 2.3

George Gervin 0.8
Michael Jordan 0.8

Totals Stats

George Gervin 20,708
Michael Jordan 32,292

George Gervin 3,607
Michael Jordan 6,672

George Gervin 2,214
Michael Jordan 5,633

George Gervin 941
Michael Jordan 2,514

George Gervin 670
Michael Jordan 893

George Gervin 791
Michael Jordan 1,072

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .511
Michael Jordan .497

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .297
*
Michael Jordan .327

Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .844
Michael Jordan .835

Best Season (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.1
(1980)
Michael Jordan 37.1
(1987)

George Gervin 5.5
(1977)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

George Gervin 3.7
(1978)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

George Gervin 1.7
(1979)
Michael Jordan 3.2
(1988)

George Gervin 1.3
(1978)
Michael Jordan 1.6
(1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 27.0
Michael Jordan 33.4

George Gervin 5.8
Michael Jordan 6.4

George Gervin 3.2
Michael Jordan 5.7

George Gervin 1.2
Michael Jordan 2.1

George Gervin 0.9
Michael Jordan 0.9

Totals Stats

George Gervin 1,592
Michael Jordan 5,987

George Gervin 341
Michael Jordan 1,152

George Gervin 186
Michael Jordan 1,022

George Gervin 69
Michael Jordan 376

George Gervin 52
Michael Jordan 158

George Gervin 59
Michael Jordan 179

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .508
Michael Jordan .487

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .000
*
Michael Jordan .332

Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .821
Michael Jordan .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.3
(1980)
Michael Jordan 43.7
(1986)

George Gervin 7.3
(1982)
Michael Jordan 7.9
(1997)

George Gervin 4.6
(1982)
Michael Jordan 8.5
(1985)

George Gervin 1.9
(1979)
Michael Jordan 2.8
(1990)

George Gervin 2.7
(1978)
Michael Jordan 2.3
(1987)

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