George Gervin vs. Richard Jefferson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Richard Jefferson and George Gervin 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
George Gervin:
1976-77 to 1985-86
Richard Jefferson:
2001-02 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

George Gervin0
Richard Jefferson1
George Gervin10
Richard Jefferson17
George Gervin9
Richard Jefferson12
George Gervin9
Richard Jefferson0

Honors and Awards

George Gervin5
Richard Jefferson0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
George Gervin7
Richard Jefferson0
George Gervin4
Richard Jefferson0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 26.2
Richard Jefferson 12.6

George Gervin 4.6
Richard Jefferson 4.0

George Gervin 2.8
Richard Jefferson 2.0

George Gervin 1.2
Richard Jefferson 0.7

George Gervin 0.8
Richard Jefferson 0.3

Totals Stats

George Gervin 20,708
Richard Jefferson 14,904

George Gervin 3,607
Richard Jefferson 4,720

George Gervin 2,214
Richard Jefferson 2,412

George Gervin 941
Richard Jefferson 787

George Gervin 670
Richard Jefferson 347

George Gervin 791
Richard Jefferson 1,181

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .511
Richard Jefferson .464

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .297
*
Richard Jefferson .376

Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .844
Richard Jefferson .768

Best Season (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.1
(1980)
Richard Jefferson 22.6
(2008)

George Gervin 5.5
(1977)
Richard Jefferson 7.3
(2005)

George Gervin 3.7
(1978)
Richard Jefferson 4.0
(2005)

George Gervin 1.7
(1979)
Richard Jefferson 1.1
(2004)

George Gervin 1.3
(1978)
Richard Jefferson 0.6
(2002)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 27.0
Richard Jefferson 10.8

George Gervin 5.8
Richard Jefferson 4.3

George Gervin 3.2
Richard Jefferson 1.7

George Gervin 1.2
Richard Jefferson 0.6

George Gervin 0.9
Richard Jefferson 0.3

Totals Stats

George Gervin 1,592
Richard Jefferson 1,511

George Gervin 341
Richard Jefferson 608

George Gervin 186
Richard Jefferson 241

George Gervin 69
Richard Jefferson 87

George Gervin 52
Richard Jefferson 44

George Gervin 59
Richard Jefferson 140

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .508
Richard Jefferson .473

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .000
*
Richard Jefferson .325

Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .821
Richard Jefferson .731

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.3
(1980)
Richard Jefferson 22.2
(2006)

George Gervin 7.3
(1982)
Richard Jefferson 6.4
(2003)

George Gervin 4.6
(1982)
Richard Jefferson 4.1
(2006)

George Gervin 1.9
(1979)
Richard Jefferson 1.3
(2004)

George Gervin 2.7
(1978)
Richard Jefferson 0.7
(2004)

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