Muggsy Bogues vs. John Lucas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Lucas and Muggsy Bogues 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

Muggsy Bogues

vs.

John Lucas

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Muggsy Bogues: 1987-88 to 2000-01
John Lucas: 1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Muggsy Bogues 0 John Lucas 0

NBA Seasons Muggsy Bogues 14 John Lucas 14

Playoffs Played Muggsy Bogues 5 John Lucas 6

All-Star Games Muggsy Bogues 0 John Lucas 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.7 John Lucas 10.7

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.6 John Lucas 2.3

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.6 John Lucas 7.0

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.5 John Lucas 1.4

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 John Lucas 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 6,858 John Lucas 9,951

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 2,318 John Lucas 2,151

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 6,726 John Lucas 6,454

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 1,369 John Lucas 1,273

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 39 John Lucas 73

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 889 John Lucas 928

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .458 John Lucas .449

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .278 John Lucas .303 *

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .827 John Lucas .776

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 11.1 (1995) John Lucas 17.5 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.1 (1994) John Lucas 3.1 (1978)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 10.7 (1990) John Lucas 10.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.1 (1992) John Lucas 2.0 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.1 (1989) John Lucas 0.2 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 8.9 John Lucas 11.2

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 John Lucas 2.1

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 5.6 John Lucas 4.9

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.7 John Lucas 1.2

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 John Lucas 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 170 John Lucas 502

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 51 John Lucas 96

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 107 John Lucas 219

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 33 John Lucas 52

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 0 John Lucas 6

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 19 John Lucas 45

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .419 John Lucas .451

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .476 John Lucas .261 *

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .769 John Lucas .746

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 16.0 (1997) John Lucas 15.6 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.0 (1993) John Lucas 4.2 (1985)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.8 (1993) John Lucas 6.9 (1977)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 (1993) John Lucas 2.0 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 (2000) John Lucas 0.3 (1977)

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