Aaron Gordon vs. Jim Paxson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jim Paxson and Aaron Gordon 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
2025-26
Aaron Gordon:
2014-15 to 2025-26
Jim Paxson:
1979-80 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Aaron Gordon1
Jim Paxson0
Aaron Gordon12
Jim Paxson11
Aaron Gordon6
Jim Paxson9
Aaron Gordon0
Jim Paxson2

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Aaron Gordon0
Jim Paxson1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Aaron Gordon 13.6
Jim Paxson 14.3

Aaron Gordon 6.2
Jim Paxson 2.0

Aaron Gordon 2.7
Jim Paxson 2.9

Aaron Gordon 0.7
Jim Paxson 1.2

Aaron Gordon 0.6
Jim Paxson 0.1

Totals Stats

Aaron Gordon 10,001
Jim Paxson 11,199

Aaron Gordon 4,551
Jim Paxson 1,593

Aaron Gordon 1,956
Jim Paxson 2,300

Aaron Gordon 532
Jim Paxson 951

Aaron Gordon 448
Jim Paxson 93

Aaron Gordon 733
Jim Paxson 784

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Aaron Gordon .485
Jim Paxson .498

3-Point Percentage
Aaron Gordon .334
Jim Paxson .225

Free Throw Percentage
Aaron Gordon .697
Jim Paxson .807

Best Season (no game minimum)

Aaron Gordon 18.8
(2026)
Jim Paxson 21.7
(1983)

Aaron Gordon 7.9
(2018)
Jim Paxson 3.3
(1985)

Aaron Gordon 3.7
(2019)
Jim Paxson 3.9
(1985)

Aaron Gordon 1.0
(2018)
Jim Paxson 1.8
(1981)

Aaron Gordon 0.8
(2018)
Jim Paxson 0.2
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Aaron Gordon 13.9
Jim Paxson 10.5

Aaron Gordon 6.7
Jim Paxson 1.5

Aaron Gordon 2.9
Jim Paxson 1.9

Aaron Gordon 0.6
Jim Paxson 0.7

Aaron Gordon 0.5
Jim Paxson 0.1

Totals Stats

Aaron Gordon 920
Jim Paxson 554

Aaron Gordon 439
Jim Paxson 80

Aaron Gordon 194
Jim Paxson 100

Aaron Gordon 42
Jim Paxson 38

Aaron Gordon 35
Jim Paxson 4

Aaron Gordon 66
Jim Paxson 53

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Aaron Gordon .498
Jim Paxson .463

3-Point Percentage
Aaron Gordon .376
Jim Paxson .267

Free Throw Percentage
Aaron Gordon .717
Jim Paxson .808

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Aaron Gordon 16.2
(2025)
Jim Paxson 23.3
(1983)

Aaron Gordon 7.6
(2025)
Jim Paxson 3.8
(1984)

Aaron Gordon 4.4
(2024)
Jim Paxson 3.8
(1986)

Aaron Gordon 1.2
(2019)
Jim Paxson 1.3
(1983)

Aaron Gordon 1.2
(2022)
Jim Paxson 0.3
(1980)