Damian Lillard vs. Paul McPherson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul McPherson and Damian Lillard 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
Damian Lillard: 2012-13 to 2024-25
Paul McPherson: 2000-01 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Damian Lillard 0 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Seasons Damian Lillard 13 Paul McPherson 1

Playoffs Played Damian Lillard 10 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Cups Won Damian Lillard 1 * Paul McPherson 0 *

All-Star Games Damian Lillard 9 Paul McPherson 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Damian Lillard 1 Paul McPherson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Damian Lillard 7 Paul McPherson 0

Rookie of The Year Damian Lillard 1 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Cup 1st Team Damian Lillard 1 * Paul McPherson 0 *

* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 25.1 Paul McPherson 4.8

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 4.3 Paul McPherson 1.4

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 6.7 Paul McPherson 0.7

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.0 Paul McPherson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.3 Paul McPherson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Damian Lillard 22,598 Paul McPherson 262

Total Rebounds Damian Lillard 3,845 Paul McPherson 79

Total Assists Damian Lillard 6,069 Paul McPherson 38

Total Steals Damian Lillard 874 Paul McPherson 25

Total Blocks Damian Lillard 267 Paul McPherson 4

Total Games Damian Lillard 900 Paul McPherson 55

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Damian Lillard .439 Paul McPherson .505

3-Point Percentage Damian Lillard .371 Paul McPherson .167

Free Throw Percentage Damian Lillard .899 Paul McPherson .724

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 32.2 (2023) Paul McPherson 4.8 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 4.9 (2017) Paul McPherson 1.4 (2001)

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 8.0 (2020) Paul McPherson 0.7 (2001)

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.2 (2025) Paul McPherson 0.5 (2001)

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.4 (2019) Paul McPherson 0.1 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 25.2 Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 4.4 Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 6.1 Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.1 Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.3 Paul McPherson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Damian Lillard 1,715 Paul McPherson -

Total Rebounds Damian Lillard 296 Paul McPherson -

Total Assists Damian Lillard 414 Paul McPherson -

Total Steals Damian Lillard 78 Paul McPherson -

Total Blocks Damian Lillard 21 Paul McPherson -

Total Games Damian Lillard 68 Paul McPherson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Damian Lillard .409 Paul McPherson -

3-Point Percentage Damian Lillard .368 Paul McPherson -

Free Throw Percentage Damian Lillard .893 Paul McPherson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 34.3 (2021) Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 5.1 (2014) Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 10.2 (2021) Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.7 (2019) Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.7 (2025) Paul McPherson -