Chris Paul vs. John Shumate Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Shumate and Chris Paul 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

Chris Paul

vs.

John Shumate

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Chris Paul: 2005-06 to 2023-24
John Shumate: 1975-76 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Chris Paul 0 John Shumate 0

NBA Seasons Chris Paul 19 John Shumate 5

Playoffs Played Chris Paul 15 John Shumate 2

All-Star Games Chris Paul 12 John Shumate 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Chris Paul 4 John Shumate 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Chris Paul 11 John Shumate 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Chris Paul 7 John Shumate 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Chris Paul 9 John Shumate 0

Assists Leader Chris Paul 5 John Shumate 0

Steals Leader Chris Paul 6 John Shumate 0

Rookie of The Year Chris Paul 1 John Shumate 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chris Paul 17.5 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Chris Paul 4.5 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Chris Paul 9.4 John Shumate 1.8

Steals Per Game Chris Paul 2.1 John Shumate 1.0

Blocks Per Game Chris Paul 0.2 John Shumate 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Chris Paul 22,288 John Shumate 3,920

Total Rebounds Chris Paul 5,682 John Shumate 2,388

Total Assists Chris Paul 11,894 John Shumate 574

Total Steals Chris Paul 2,614 John Shumate 323

Total Blocks Chris Paul 200 John Shumate 224

Total Games Chris Paul 1,272 John Shumate 318

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chris Paul .471 John Shumate .516

3-Point Percentage Chris Paul .369 John Shumate .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Chris Paul .870 John Shumate .720

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chris Paul 22.8 (2009) John Shumate 15.1 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Chris Paul 5.5 (2009) John Shumate 9.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Chris Paul 11.6 (2008) John Shumate 2.3 (1978)

Steals Per Game Chris Paul 2.8 (2009) John Shumate 1.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Chris Paul 0.4 (2023) John Shumate 1.1 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chris Paul 20.0 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Chris Paul 4.9 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Chris Paul 8.3 John Shumate 2.5

Steals Per Game Chris Paul 1.9 John Shumate 1.1

Blocks Per Game Chris Paul 0.2 John Shumate 1.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Chris Paul 2,981 John Shumate 148

Total Rebounds Chris Paul 730 John Shumate 90

Total Assists Chris Paul 1,233 John Shumate 30

Total Steals Chris Paul 287 John Shumate 13

Total Blocks Chris Paul 31 John Shumate 17

Total Games Chris Paul 149 John Shumate 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chris Paul .484 John Shumate .563

3-Point Percentage Chris Paul .373 John Shumate - *

Free Throw Percentage Chris Paul .854 John Shumate .537

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chris Paul 25.3 (2017) John Shumate 14.1 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Chris Paul 7.4 (2020) John Shumate 8.6 (1976)

Assists Per Game Chris Paul 11.5 (2011) John Shumate 2.8 (1976)

Steals Per Game Chris Paul 2.8 (2014) John Shumate 1.3 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Chris Paul 0.7 (2023) 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.