Aaron Nesmith vs. Paul Westphal Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul Westphal and Aaron Nesmith 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 Nesmith:
2020-21 to 2024-25
Paul Westphal:
1972-73 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Aaron Nesmith0
Paul Westphal1
Aaron Nesmith5
Paul Westphal12
Aaron Nesmith4
Paul Westphal9
Aaron Nesmith0
Paul Westphal5

Honors and Awards

Aaron Nesmith0
Paul Westphal3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Aaron Nesmith0
Paul Westphal4

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Aaron Nesmith 8.9
Paul Westphal 15.6

Aaron Nesmith 3.3
Paul Westphal 1.9

Aaron Nesmith 1.1
Paul Westphal 4.4

Aaron Nesmith 0.7
Paul Westphal 1.3

*
Aaron Nesmith 0.4
Paul Westphal 0.3

*

Totals Stats

Aaron Nesmith 2,570
Paul Westphal 12,809

Aaron Nesmith 946
Paul Westphal 1,580

Aaron Nesmith 305
Paul Westphal 3,591

Aaron Nesmith 190
Paul Westphal 1,022

*
Aaron Nesmith 114
Paul Westphal 262

*
Aaron Nesmith 288
Paul Westphal 823

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Aaron Nesmith .463
Paul Westphal .504

3-Point Percentage
Aaron Nesmith .385
Paul Westphal .275

*
Free Throw Percentage
Aaron Nesmith .828
Paul Westphal .820

Best Season (no game minimum)

Aaron Nesmith 12.2
(2024)
Paul Westphal 25.2
(1978)

Aaron Nesmith 4.0
(2025)
Paul Westphal 3.2
(1976)

Aaron Nesmith 1.5
(2024)
Paul Westphal 6.5
(1979)

Aaron Nesmith 0.9
(2024)
Paul Westphal 2.6
(1976)

*
Aaron Nesmith 0.7
(2024)
Paul Westphal 0.5
(1976)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Aaron Nesmith 8.3
Paul Westphal 12.5

Aaron Nesmith 4.0
Paul Westphal 1.4

Aaron Nesmith 1.1
Paul Westphal 3.3

Aaron Nesmith 0.6
Paul Westphal 0.9

*
Aaron Nesmith 0.5
Paul Westphal 0.2

*

Totals Stats

Aaron Nesmith 497
Paul Westphal 1,337

Aaron Nesmith 242
Paul Westphal 153

Aaron Nesmith 67
Paul Westphal 353

Aaron Nesmith 34
Paul Westphal 89

*
Aaron Nesmith 32
Paul Westphal 23

*
Aaron Nesmith 60
Paul Westphal 107

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Aaron Nesmith .438
Paul Westphal .481

3-Point Percentage
Aaron Nesmith .385
Paul Westphal .207

*
Free Throw Percentage
Aaron Nesmith .886
Paul Westphal .789

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Aaron Nesmith 12.7
(2025)
Paul Westphal 26.0
(1978)

Aaron Nesmith 5.7
(2025)
Paul Westphal 3.0
(1978)

Aaron Nesmith 2.2
(2024)
Paul Westphal 9.5
(1978)

Aaron Nesmith 0.9
(2025)
Paul Westphal 1.8
(1976)

*
Aaron Nesmith 0.8
(2025)
Paul Westphal 0.5
(1976)

*
Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.