Michael Jordan vs. Kevin McHale Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kevin McHale and Michael Jordan 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
Michael Jordan:
1984-85 to 2002-03
Kevin McHale:
1980-81 to 1992-93

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Jordan6
Kevin McHale3
Michael Jordan15
Kevin McHale13
Michael Jordan13
Kevin McHale13
Michael Jordan14
Kevin McHale7

Honors and Awards

Michael Jordan5
Kevin McHale0
Michael Jordan6
Kevin McHale0
Michael Jordan10
Kevin McHale1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Jordan11
Kevin McHale1
Michael Jordan9
Kevin McHale3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Jordan9
Kevin McHale6
Michael Jordan1
Kevin McHale0
*
Michael Jordan10
Kevin McHale0
Michael Jordan3
Kevin McHale0
Michael Jordan1
Kevin McHale0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Jordan 30.1
Kevin McHale 17.9

Michael Jordan 6.2
Kevin McHale 7.3

Michael Jordan 5.3
Kevin McHale 1.7

Michael Jordan 2.3
Kevin McHale 0.4

Michael Jordan 0.8
Kevin McHale 1.7

Totals Stats

Michael Jordan 32,292
Kevin McHale 17,335

Michael Jordan 6,672
Kevin McHale 7,122

Michael Jordan 5,633
Kevin McHale 1,670

Michael Jordan 2,514
Kevin McHale 344

Michael Jordan 893
Kevin McHale 1,690

Michael Jordan 1,072
Kevin McHale 971

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan .497
Kevin McHale .554

3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan .327
Kevin McHale .261

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan .835
Kevin McHale .798

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Jordan 37.1
(1987)
Kevin McHale 26.1
(1987)

Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)
Kevin McHale 9.9
(1987)

Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)
Kevin McHale 2.7
(1988)

Michael Jordan 3.2
(1988)
Kevin McHale 0.5
(1987)

Michael Jordan 1.6
(1988)
Kevin McHale 2.3
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Jordan 33.4
Kevin McHale 18.8

Michael Jordan 6.4
Kevin McHale 7.4

Michael Jordan 5.7
Kevin McHale 1.6

Michael Jordan 2.1
Kevin McHale 0.4

Michael Jordan 0.9
Kevin McHale 1.7

Totals Stats

Michael Jordan 5,987
Kevin McHale 3,182

Michael Jordan 1,152
Kevin McHale 1,253

Michael Jordan 1,022
Kevin McHale 274

Michael Jordan 376
Kevin McHale 65

Michael Jordan 158
Kevin McHale 281

Michael Jordan 179
Kevin McHale 169

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Jordan .487
Kevin McHale .561

3-Point Percentage
Michael Jordan .332
Kevin McHale .381

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Jordan .828
Kevin McHale .788

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Jordan 43.7
(1986)
Kevin McHale 25.4
(1988)

Michael Jordan 7.9
(1997)
Kevin McHale 9.9
(1985)

Michael Jordan 8.5
(1985)
Kevin McHale 3.0
(1989)

Michael Jordan 2.8
(1990)
Kevin McHale 0.6
(1985)

Michael Jordan 2.3
(1987)
Kevin McHale 2.4
(1986)