Austin Reaves vs. John Shumate Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Shumate and Austin Reaves 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
Austin Reaves: 2021-22 to 2024-25
John Shumate: 1975-76 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Austin Reaves 0 John Shumate 0

NBA Seasons Austin Reaves 4 John Shumate 5

Playoffs Played Austin Reaves 3 John Shumate 2

NBA Cups Won Austin Reaves 1 * John Shumate 0 *

All-Star Games Austin Reaves 0 John Shumate 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Austin Reaves 14.5 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Austin Reaves 3.8 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Austin Reaves 4.3 John Shumate 1.8

Steals Per Game Austin Reaves 0.7 John Shumate 1.0

Blocks Per Game Austin Reaves 0.3 John Shumate 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Austin Reaves 4,052 John Shumate 3,920

Total Rebounds Austin Reaves 1,067 John Shumate 2,388

Total Assists Austin Reaves 1,196 John Shumate 574

Total Steals Austin Reaves 209 John Shumate 323

Total Blocks Austin Reaves 86 John Shumate 224

Total Games Austin Reaves 280 John Shumate 318

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Austin Reaves .481 John Shumate .516

3-Point Percentage Austin Reaves .370 John Shumate .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Austin Reaves .863 John Shumate .720

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Austin Reaves 20.2 (2025) John Shumate 15.1 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Austin Reaves 4.5 (2025) John Shumate 9.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Austin Reaves 5.8 (2025) John Shumate 2.3 (1978)

Steals Per Game Austin Reaves 1.1 (2025) John Shumate 1.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Austin Reaves 0.3 (2022) John Shumate 1.1 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Austin Reaves 16.7 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Austin Reaves 4.5 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Austin Reaves 4.2 John Shumate 2.5

Steals Per Game Austin Reaves 0.7 John Shumate 1.1

Blocks Per Game Austin Reaves 0.3 John Shumate 1.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Austin Reaves 435 John Shumate 148

Total Rebounds Austin Reaves 117 John Shumate 90

Total Assists Austin Reaves 109 John Shumate 30

Total Steals Austin Reaves 18 John Shumate 13

Total Blocks Austin Reaves 9 John Shumate 17

Total Games Austin Reaves 26 John Shumate 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Austin Reaves .455 John Shumate .563

3-Point Percentage Austin Reaves .379 John Shumate - *

Free Throw Percentage Austin Reaves .892 John Shumate .537

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Austin Reaves 16.9 (2023) John Shumate 14.1 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Austin Reaves 5.4 (2025) John Shumate 8.6 (1976)

Assists Per Game Austin Reaves 4.6 (2023) John Shumate 2.8 (1976)

Steals Per Game Austin Reaves 1.4 (2024) John Shumate 1.3 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Austin Reaves 0.6 (2025) John Shumate 1.4 (1976)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.