Anthony Davis vs. Paul McPherson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul McPherson and Anthony Davis 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
Anthony Davis: 2012-13 to 2025-26
Paul McPherson: 2000-01 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Anthony Davis 1 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Seasons Anthony Davis 14 Paul McPherson 1

Playoffs Played Anthony Davis 6 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Cups Won Anthony Davis 1 * Paul McPherson 0 *

All-Star Games Anthony Davis 10 Paul McPherson 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Anthony Davis 4 Paul McPherson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Anthony Davis 5 Paul McPherson 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Anthony Davis 3 Paul McPherson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Anthony Davis 5 Paul McPherson 0

Blocks Leader Anthony Davis 3 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Cup 1st Team Anthony Davis 1 * Paul McPherson 0 *

* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 24.1 Paul McPherson 4.8

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 10.7 Paul McPherson 1.4

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 2.6 Paul McPherson 0.7

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 1.3 Paul McPherson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 2.3 Paul McPherson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Anthony Davis 19,000 Paul McPherson 262

Total Rebounds Anthony Davis 8,429 Paul McPherson 79

Total Assists Anthony Davis 2,010 Paul McPherson 38

Total Steals Anthony Davis 1,035 Paul McPherson 25

Total Blocks Anthony Davis 1,816 Paul McPherson 4

Total Games Anthony Davis 788 Paul McPherson 55

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Anthony Davis .522 Paul McPherson .505

3-Point Percentage Anthony Davis .296 Paul McPherson .167

Free Throw Percentage Anthony Davis .794 Paul McPherson .724

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 28.1 (2018) Paul McPherson 4.8 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 13.0 (2026) Paul McPherson 1.4 (2001)

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 3.9 (2019) Paul McPherson 0.7 (2001)

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 2.0 (2026) Paul McPherson 0.5 (2001)

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 2.9 (2015) Paul McPherson 0.1 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 26.1 Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 11.8 Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 2.8 Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 1.3 Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 2.2 Paul McPherson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Anthony Davis 1,566 Paul McPherson -

Total Rebounds Anthony Davis 705 Paul McPherson -

Total Assists Anthony Davis 170 Paul McPherson -

Total Steals Anthony Davis 76 Paul McPherson -

Total Blocks Anthony Davis 129 Paul McPherson -

Total Games Anthony Davis 60 Paul McPherson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Anthony Davis .542 Paul McPherson -

3-Point Percentage Anthony Davis .313 Paul McPherson -

Free Throw Percentage Anthony Davis .840 Paul McPherson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 31.5 (2015) Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 15.6 (2024) Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 4.0 (2024) Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 2.0 (2018) Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 3.1 (2023) Paul McPherson -