Shawn Kemp vs. Kevin McHale Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kevin McHale and Shawn Kemp 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
Shawn Kemp:
1989-90 to 2002-03
Kevin McHale:
1980-81 to 1992-93

NBA Championships and Seasons

Shawn Kemp0
Kevin McHale3
Shawn Kemp14
Kevin McHale13
Shawn Kemp10
Kevin McHale13
Shawn Kemp6
Kevin McHale7

Honors and Awards

Shawn Kemp0
Kevin McHale1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Shawn Kemp3
Kevin McHale1
Shawn Kemp0
Kevin McHale3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Shawn Kemp0
Kevin McHale6

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Shawn Kemp 14.6
Kevin McHale 17.9

Shawn Kemp 8.4
Kevin McHale 7.3

Shawn Kemp 1.6
Kevin McHale 1.7

Shawn Kemp 1.1
Kevin McHale 0.4

Shawn Kemp 1.2
Kevin McHale 1.7

Totals Stats

Shawn Kemp 15,347
Kevin McHale 17,335

Shawn Kemp 8,834
Kevin McHale 7,122

Shawn Kemp 1,704
Kevin McHale 1,670

Shawn Kemp 1,185
Kevin McHale 344

Shawn Kemp 1,279
Kevin McHale 1,690

Shawn Kemp 1,051
Kevin McHale 971

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Shawn Kemp .488
Kevin McHale .554

3-Point Percentage
Shawn Kemp .277
Kevin McHale .261

Free Throw Percentage
Shawn Kemp .741
Kevin McHale .798

Best Season (no game minimum)

Shawn Kemp 20.5
(1999)
Kevin McHale 26.1
(1987)

Shawn Kemp 11.4
(1996)
Kevin McHale 9.9
(1987)

Shawn Kemp 2.6
(1994)
Kevin McHale 2.7
(1988)

Shawn Kemp 1.8
(1994)
Kevin McHale 0.5
(1987)

Shawn Kemp 2.1
(1994)
Kevin McHale 2.3
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Shawn Kemp 17.3
Kevin McHale 18.8

Shawn Kemp 9.7
Kevin McHale 7.4

Shawn Kemp 1.8
Kevin McHale 1.6

Shawn Kemp 1.1
Kevin McHale 0.4

Shawn Kemp 1.6
Kevin McHale 1.7

Totals Stats

Shawn Kemp 1,522
Kevin McHale 3,182

Shawn Kemp 853
Kevin McHale 1,253

Shawn Kemp 161
Kevin McHale 274

Shawn Kemp 99
Kevin McHale 65

Shawn Kemp 137
Kevin McHale 281

Shawn Kemp 88
Kevin McHale 169

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Shawn Kemp .498
Kevin McHale .561

3-Point Percentage
Shawn Kemp .200
Kevin McHale .381

Free Throw Percentage
Shawn Kemp .797
Kevin McHale .788

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Shawn Kemp 26.0
(1998)
Kevin McHale 25.4
(1988)

Shawn Kemp 12.3
(1997)
Kevin McHale 9.9
(1985)

Shawn Kemp 3.4
(1994)
Kevin McHale 3.0
(1989)

Shawn Kemp 2.0
(1995)
Kevin McHale 0.6
(1985)

Shawn Kemp 2.4
(1994)
Kevin McHale 2.4
(1986)