Buddy Hield vs. Jim Paxson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jim Paxson and Buddy Hield 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
Buddy Hield:
2016-17 to 2025-26
Jim Paxson:
1979-80 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Buddy Hield0
Jim Paxson0
Buddy Hield10
Jim Paxson11
Buddy Hield2
Jim Paxson9
Buddy Hield0
Jim Paxson2

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Buddy Hield0
Jim Paxson1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Buddy Hield 14.7
Jim Paxson 14.3

Buddy Hield 4.0
Jim Paxson 2.0

Buddy Hield 2.4
Jim Paxson 2.9

Buddy Hield 0.9
Jim Paxson 1.2

Buddy Hield 0.3
Jim Paxson 0.1

Totals Stats

Buddy Hield 10,955
Jim Paxson 11,199

Buddy Hield 3,008
Jim Paxson 1,593

Buddy Hield 1,819
Jim Paxson 2,300

Buddy Hield 637
Jim Paxson 951

Buddy Hield 229
Jim Paxson 93

Buddy Hield 743
Jim Paxson 784

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Buddy Hield .432
Jim Paxson .498

3-Point Percentage
Buddy Hield .395
Jim Paxson .225

Free Throw Percentage
Buddy Hield .859
Jim Paxson .807

Best Season (no game minimum)

Buddy Hield 20.7
(2019)
Jim Paxson 21.7
(1983)

Buddy Hield 5.0
(2019)
Jim Paxson 3.3
(1985)

Buddy Hield 3.6
(2021)
Jim Paxson 3.9
(1985)

Buddy Hield 1.2
(2023)
Jim Paxson 1.8
(1981)

Buddy Hield 0.5
(2024)
Jim Paxson 0.2
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Buddy Hield 10.8
Jim Paxson 10.5

Buddy Hield 2.9
Jim Paxson 1.5

Buddy Hield 1.4
Jim Paxson 1.9

Buddy Hield 0.9
Jim Paxson 0.7

Buddy Hield 0.4
Jim Paxson 0.1

Totals Stats

Buddy Hield 172
Jim Paxson 554

Buddy Hield 47
Jim Paxson 80

Buddy Hield 23
Jim Paxson 100

Buddy Hield 14
Jim Paxson 38

Buddy Hield 6
Jim Paxson 4

Buddy Hield 16
Jim Paxson 53

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Buddy Hield .415
Jim Paxson .463

3-Point Percentage
Buddy Hield .433
Jim Paxson .267

Free Throw Percentage
Buddy Hield .938
Jim Paxson .808

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Buddy Hield 12.5
(2025)
Jim Paxson 23.3
(1983)

Buddy Hield 3.5
(2025)
Jim Paxson 3.8
(1984)

Buddy Hield 1.8
(2025)
Jim Paxson 3.8
(1986)

Buddy Hield 1.2
(2025)
Jim Paxson 1.3
(1983)

Buddy Hield 0.4
(2025)
Jim Paxson 0.3
(1980)