Chris Paul vs. Michael Phelps Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Phelps and Chris Paul 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

Chris Paul

vs.

Michael Phelps

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Chris Paul: 2005-06 to 2023-24
Michael Phelps: 1985-86 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Chris Paul 0 Michael Phelps 0

NBA Seasons Chris Paul 19 Michael Phelps 3

Playoffs Played Chris Paul 15 Michael Phelps 0

All-Star Games Chris Paul 12 Michael Phelps 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Chris Paul 4 Michael Phelps 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Chris Paul 11 Michael Phelps 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Chris Paul 7 Michael Phelps 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Chris Paul 9 Michael Phelps 0

Assists Leader Chris Paul 5 Michael Phelps 0

Steals Leader Chris Paul 6 Michael Phelps 0

Rookie of The Year Chris Paul 1 Michael Phelps 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chris Paul 17.5 Michael Phelps 3.6

Rebounds Per Game Chris Paul 4.5 Michael Phelps 1.1

Assists Per Game Chris Paul 9.4 Michael Phelps 1.0

Steals Per Game Chris Paul 2.1 Michael Phelps 0.5

Blocks Per Game Chris Paul 0.2 Michael Phelps 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Chris Paul 22,288 Michael Phelps 470

Total Rebounds Chris Paul 5,682 Michael Phelps 141

Total Assists Chris Paul 11,894 Michael Phelps 138

Total Steals Chris Paul 2,614 Michael Phelps 71

Total Blocks Chris Paul 200 Michael Phelps 3

Total Games Chris Paul 1,272 Michael Phelps 132

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chris Paul .471 Michael Phelps .416

3-Point Percentage Chris Paul .369 Michael Phelps .091

Free Throw Percentage Chris Paul .870 Michael Phelps .639

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chris Paul 22.8 (2009) Michael Phelps 4.5 (1988)

Rebounds Per Game Chris Paul 5.5 (2009) Michael Phelps 1.3 (1986)

Assists Per Game Chris Paul 11.6 (2008) Michael Phelps 1.5 (1988)

Steals Per Game Chris Paul 2.8 (2009) Michael Phelps 2.5 (1988)

Blocks Per Game Chris Paul 0.4 (2023) Michael Phelps 0.0 (1987)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chris Paul 20.0 Michael Phelps -

Rebounds Per Game Chris Paul 4.9 Michael Phelps -

Assists Per Game Chris Paul 8.3 Michael Phelps -

Steals Per Game Chris Paul 1.9 Michael Phelps -

Blocks Per Game Chris Paul 0.2 Michael Phelps -

Totals Stats

Total Points Chris Paul 2,981 Michael Phelps -

Total Rebounds Chris Paul 730 Michael Phelps -

Total Assists Chris Paul 1,233 Michael Phelps -

Total Steals Chris Paul 287 Michael Phelps -

Total Blocks Chris Paul 31 Michael Phelps -

Total Games Chris Paul 149 Michael Phelps 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chris Paul .484 Michael Phelps -

3-Point Percentage Chris Paul .373 Michael Phelps -

Free Throw Percentage Chris Paul .854 Michael Phelps -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chris Paul 25.3 (2017) Michael Phelps -

Rebounds Per Game Chris Paul 7.4 (2020) Michael Phelps -

Assists Per Game Chris Paul 11.5 (2011) Michael Phelps -

Steals Per Game Chris Paul 2.8 (2014) Michael Phelps -

Blocks Per Game Chris Paul 0.7 (2023) Michael Phelps -