George Mikan vs. Earl Monroe Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Earl Monroe and George Mikan 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 Mikan:
1948-49 to 1955-56
Earl Monroe:
1967-68 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

George Mikan5
Earl Monroe1
George Mikan7
Earl Monroe13
George Mikan7
Earl Monroe8
George Mikan4
Earl Monroe4

Honors and Awards

George Mikan6
Earl Monroe1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
George Mikan6
Earl Monroe1
George Mikan3
Earl Monroe0
George Mikan1 *
Earl Monroe0
George Mikan0 *
Earl Monroe1
* Notes: Rookie of The Year is awarded since 1952-53.
Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

George Mikan 23.1
Earl Monroe 18.8

George Mikan 13.4
*
Earl Monroe 3.0

George Mikan 2.8
Earl Monroe 3.9

George Mikan -
n/a **
Earl Monroe 1.0

*
George Mikan -
n/a **
Earl Monroe 0.3

*

Totals Stats

George Mikan 10,156
Earl Monroe 17,454

George Mikan 4,167
*
Earl Monroe 2,796

George Mikan 1,245
Earl Monroe 3,594

George Mikan -
n/a **
Earl Monroe 473

*
George Mikan -
n/a **
Earl Monroe 121

*
George Mikan 439
Earl Monroe 926

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Mikan .404
Earl Monroe .464

3-Point Percentage
George Mikan -
n/a **
Earl Monroe -

*
Free Throw Percentage
George Mikan .782
Earl Monroe .807

Best Season (no game minimum)

George Mikan 28.4
(1951)
Earl Monroe 25.8
(1969)

George Mikan 14.4
(1953)
*
Earl Monroe 5.7
(1968)

George Mikan 3.6
(1949)
Earl Monroe 4.9
(1970)

George Mikan -
n/a **
Earl Monroe 1.5
(1976)

*
George Mikan -
n/a **
Earl Monroe 0.5
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

George Mikan 24.0
Earl Monroe 17.9

George Mikan 13.9
*
Earl Monroe 3.2

George Mikan 2.2
Earl Monroe 3.2

George Mikan -
n/a **
Earl Monroe 0.9

*
George Mikan -
n/a **
Earl Monroe 0.5

*

Totals Stats

George Mikan 1,680
Earl Monroe 1,471

George Mikan 665
*
Earl Monroe 266

George Mikan 155
Earl Monroe 264

George Mikan -
n/a **
Earl Monroe 18

*
George Mikan -
n/a **
Earl Monroe 11

*
George Mikan 70
Earl Monroe 82

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Mikan .404
Earl Monroe .439

3-Point Percentage
George Mikan -
n/a **
Earl Monroe -

*
Free Throw Percentage
George Mikan .786
Earl Monroe .791

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

George Mikan 31.3
(1950)
Earl Monroe 28.3
(1969)

George Mikan 15.9
(1952)
*
Earl Monroe 5.3
(1969)

George Mikan 3.0
(1950)
Earl Monroe 4.1
(1971)

George Mikan -
n/a **
Earl Monroe 1.3
(1975)

*
George Mikan -
n/a **
Earl Monroe 0.8
(1974)

*
Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.