Derrick Jones Jr. vs. Paul McPherson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul McPherson and Derrick Jones Jr. 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
Derrick Jones Jr.: 2016-17 to 2025-26
Paul McPherson: 2000-01 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derrick Jones Jr. 0 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Seasons Derrick Jones Jr. 10 Paul McPherson 1

Playoffs Played Derrick Jones Jr. 5 Paul McPherson 0

All-Star Games Derrick Jones Jr. 0 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 7.2 Paul McPherson 4.8

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 3.3 Paul McPherson 1.4

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Paul McPherson 0.7

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Paul McPherson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.6 Paul McPherson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Jones Jr. 3,602 Paul McPherson 262

Total Rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. 1,631 Paul McPherson 79

Total Assists Derrick Jones Jr. 367 Paul McPherson 38

Total Steals Derrick Jones Jr. 345 Paul McPherson 25

Total Blocks Derrick Jones Jr. 315 Paul McPherson 4

Total Games Derrick Jones Jr. 498 Paul McPherson 55

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .508 Paul McPherson .505

3-Point Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .325 Paul McPherson .167

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .705 Paul McPherson .724

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 12.0 (2026) Paul McPherson 4.8 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 4.0 (2019) Paul McPherson 1.4 (2001)

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.1 (2020) Paul McPherson 0.7 (2001)

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.0 (2025) Paul McPherson 0.5 (2001)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.0 (2026) Paul McPherson 0.1 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 5.8 Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 2.1 Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.5 Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Paul McPherson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Jones Jr. 296 Paul McPherson -

Total Rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. 108 Paul McPherson -

Total Assists Derrick Jones Jr. 38 Paul McPherson -

Total Steals Derrick Jones Jr. 23 Paul McPherson -

Total Blocks Derrick Jones Jr. 35 Paul McPherson -

Total Games Derrick Jones Jr. 51 Paul McPherson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .466 Paul McPherson -

3-Point Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .346 Paul McPherson -

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .630 Paul McPherson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 9.1 (2024) Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 3.5 (2024) Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.2 (2024) Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.6 (2025) Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.3 (2025) Paul McPherson -