LeBron James vs. Chris Paul Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Chris Paul and LeBron James 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
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24
Chris Paul:
2005-06 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Chris Paul0
LeBron James21
Chris Paul19
LeBron James16
Chris Paul15
LeBron James1 *
Chris Paul0
*
LeBron James20
Chris Paul12

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Chris Paul0
LeBron James4
Chris Paul0
LeBron James13
Chris Paul4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Chris Paul11
LeBron James5
Chris Paul7
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Chris Paul9
LeBron James1
Chris Paul0
LeBron James1
Chris Paul5
LeBron James0
Chris Paul6
LeBron James1
Chris Paul1
LeBron James1 *
Chris Paul0
*
LeBron James1 *
Chris Paul0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Chris Paul 17.6

LeBron James 7.5
Chris Paul 4.5

LeBron James 7.4
Chris Paul 9.4

LeBron James 1.5
Chris Paul 2.1

LeBron James 0.7
Chris Paul 0.2

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,179
Chris Paul 22,157

LeBron James 11,098
Chris Paul 5,626

LeBron James 10,905
Chris Paul 11,798

LeBron James 2,260
Chris Paul 2,598

LeBron James 1,107
Chris Paul 197

LeBron James 1,481
Chris Paul 1,257

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Chris Paul .471

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
Chris Paul .370

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
Chris Paul .870

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Chris Paul 22.8
(2009)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Chris Paul 5.5
(2009)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Chris Paul 11.6
(2008)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Chris Paul 2.8
(2009)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Chris Paul 0.4
(2023)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Chris Paul 20.0

LeBron James 9.0
Chris Paul 4.9

LeBron James 7.2
Chris Paul 8.3

LeBron James 1.7
Chris Paul 1.9

LeBron James 1.0
Chris Paul 0.2

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Chris Paul 2,981

LeBron James 2,549
Chris Paul 730

LeBron James 2,023
Chris Paul 1,233

LeBron James 471
Chris Paul 287

LeBron James 270
Chris Paul 31

LeBron James 282
Chris Paul 149

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Chris Paul .484

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Chris Paul .373

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Chris Paul .854

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Chris Paul 25.3
(2017)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Chris Paul 7.4
(2020)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Chris Paul 11.5
(2011)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Chris Paul 2.8
(2014)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Chris Paul 0.7
(2023)