Anthony Edwards vs. Paul Silas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul Silas and Anthony Edwards 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 Edwards:
2020-21 to 2024-25
Paul Silas:
1964-65 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Edwards0
Paul Silas3
Anthony Edwards5
Paul Silas16
Anthony Edwards4
Paul Silas14
Anthony Edwards3
Paul Silas2

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Edwards2
Paul Silas0
Anthony Edwards0
Paul Silas2
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Edwards0
Paul Silas5
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Edwards 23.9
Paul Silas 9.4

Anthony Edwards 5.3
Paul Silas 9.9

Anthony Edwards 4.2
Paul Silas 2.1

Anthony Edwards 1.3
Paul Silas 0.6

*
Anthony Edwards 0.6
Paul Silas 0.2

*

Totals Stats

Anthony Edwards 9,097
Paul Silas 11,782

Anthony Edwards 2,017
Paul Silas 12,357

Anthony Edwards 1,600
Paul Silas 2,572

Anthony Edwards 504
Paul Silas 358

*
Anthony Edwards 233
Paul Silas 138

*
Anthony Edwards 381
Paul Silas 1,254

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Edwards .446
Paul Silas .432

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Edwards .364
Paul Silas -

*
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Edwards .804
Paul Silas .673

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Edwards 27.6
(2025)
Paul Silas 17.5
(1972)

Anthony Edwards 5.8
(2023)
Paul Silas 13.0
(1973)

Anthony Edwards 5.1
(2024)
Paul Silas 4.3
(1972)

Anthony Edwards 1.6
(2023)
Paul Silas 0.8
(1978)

*
Anthony Edwards 0.7
(2023)
Paul Silas 0.4
(1976)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Edwards 26.9
Paul Silas 6.9

Anthony Edwards 6.6
Paul Silas 9.4

Anthony Edwards 5.5
Paul Silas 2.1

Anthony Edwards 1.4
Paul Silas 0.8

*
Anthony Edwards 0.9
Paul Silas 0.3

*

Totals Stats

Anthony Edwards 1,130
Paul Silas 1,124

Anthony Edwards 279
Paul Silas 1,527

Anthony Edwards 230
Paul Silas 335

Anthony Edwards 57
Paul Silas 81

*
Anthony Edwards 37
Paul Silas 34

*
Anthony Edwards 42
Paul Silas 163

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Edwards .468
Paul Silas .397

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Edwards .377
Paul Silas -

*
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Edwards .788
Paul Silas .692

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Edwards 31.6
(2023)
Paul Silas 16.1
(1970)

Anthony Edwards 7.8
(2025)
Paul Silas 15.9
(1970)

Anthony Edwards 6.5
(2024)
Paul Silas 4.3
(1970)

Anthony Edwards 1.8
(2023)
Paul Silas 1.3
(1976)

*
Anthony Edwards 2.0
(2023)
Paul Silas 0.7
(1977)

*
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.