Buddy Hield vs. Paul McPherson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul McPherson 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
Paul McPherson: 2000-01 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Buddy Hield 0 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Seasons Buddy Hield 10 Paul McPherson 1

Playoffs Played Buddy Hield 2 Paul McPherson 0

All-Star Games Buddy Hield 0 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 15.0 Paul McPherson 4.8

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 4.1 Paul McPherson 1.4

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 2.5 Paul McPherson 0.7

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 0.9 Paul McPherson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.3 Paul McPherson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Buddy Hield 10,760 Paul McPherson 262

Total Rebounds Buddy Hield 2,939 Paul McPherson 79

Total Assists Buddy Hield 1,777 Paul McPherson 38

Total Steals Buddy Hield 616 Paul McPherson 25

Total Blocks Buddy Hield 227 Paul McPherson 4

Total Games Buddy Hield 716 Paul McPherson 55

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Buddy Hield .433 Paul McPherson .505

3-Point Percentage Buddy Hield .397 Paul McPherson .167

Free Throw Percentage Buddy Hield .858 Paul McPherson .724

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 20.7 (2019) Paul McPherson 4.8 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 5.0 (2019) Paul McPherson 1.4 (2001)

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 3.6 (2021) Paul McPherson 0.7 (2001)

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 1.2 (2023) Paul McPherson 0.5 (2001)

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.5 (2024) Paul McPherson 0.1 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 10.8 Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 2.9 Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 1.4 Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 0.9 Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.4 Paul McPherson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Buddy Hield 172 Paul McPherson -

Total Rebounds Buddy Hield 47 Paul McPherson -

Total Assists Buddy Hield 23 Paul McPherson -

Total Steals Buddy Hield 14 Paul McPherson -

Total Blocks Buddy Hield 6 Paul McPherson -

Total Games Buddy Hield 16 Paul McPherson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Buddy Hield .415 Paul McPherson -

3-Point Percentage Buddy Hield .433 Paul McPherson -

Free Throw Percentage Buddy Hield .938 Paul McPherson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 12.5 (2025) Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 3.5 (2025) Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 1.8 (2025) Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 1.2 (2025) Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.4 (2025) Paul McPherson -