Chris Paul vs. Karl-Anthony Towns Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Karl-Anthony Towns 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Chris Paul:
2005-06 to 2023-24
Karl-Anthony Towns:
2015-16 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Chris Paul0
Karl-Anthony Towns0
Chris Paul19
Karl-Anthony Towns9
Chris Paul15
Karl-Anthony Towns3
Chris Paul12
Karl-Anthony Towns4

Honors and Awards

Chris Paul4
Karl-Anthony Towns0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Chris Paul11
Karl-Anthony Towns2
Chris Paul7
Karl-Anthony Towns0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Chris Paul9
Karl-Anthony Towns0
Chris Paul5
Karl-Anthony Towns0
Chris Paul6
Karl-Anthony Towns0
Chris Paul1
Karl-Anthony Towns1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Chris Paul 17.6
Karl-Anthony Towns 22.9

Chris Paul 4.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 10.9

Chris Paul 9.4
Karl-Anthony Towns 3.2

Chris Paul 2.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.8

Chris Paul 0.2
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.3

Totals Stats

Chris Paul 22,191
Karl-Anthony Towns 13,100

Chris Paul 5,645
Karl-Anthony Towns 6,205

Chris Paul 11,833
Karl-Anthony Towns 1,805

Chris Paul 2,600
Karl-Anthony Towns 452

Chris Paul 197
Karl-Anthony Towns 720

Chris Paul 1,262
Karl-Anthony Towns 571

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Chris Paul .471
Karl-Anthony Towns .524

3-Point Percentage
Chris Paul .369
Karl-Anthony Towns .398

Free Throw Percentage
Chris Paul .870
Karl-Anthony Towns .839

Best Season (no game minimum)

Chris Paul 22.8
(2009)
Karl-Anthony Towns 26.5
(2020)

Chris Paul 5.5
(2009)
Karl-Anthony Towns 12.4
(2019)

Chris Paul 11.6
(2008)
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.8
(2023)

Chris Paul 2.8
(2009)
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.0
(2022)

Chris Paul 0.4
(2023)
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.7
(2016)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Chris Paul 20.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 18.6

Chris Paul 4.9
Karl-Anthony Towns 11.4

Chris Paul 8.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.1

Chris Paul 1.9
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.6

Chris Paul 0.2
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.3

Totals Stats

Chris Paul 2,981
Karl-Anthony Towns 298

Chris Paul 730
Karl-Anthony Towns 183

Chris Paul 1,233
Karl-Anthony Towns 34

Chris Paul 287
Karl-Anthony Towns 9

Chris Paul 31
Karl-Anthony Towns 21

Chris Paul 149
Karl-Anthony Towns 16

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Chris Paul .484
Karl-Anthony Towns .471

3-Point Percentage
Chris Paul .373
Karl-Anthony Towns .333

Free Throw Percentage
Chris Paul .854
Karl-Anthony Towns .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Chris Paul 25.3
(2017)
Karl-Anthony Towns 21.8
(2022)

Chris Paul 7.4
(2020)
Karl-Anthony Towns 13.4
(2018)

Chris Paul 11.5
(2011)
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.2
(2018)

Chris Paul 2.8
(2014)
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.7
(2022)

Chris Paul 0.7
(2023)
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.0
(2022)