Desmond Bane vs. Jim Paxson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jim Paxson and Desmond Bane 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
Desmond Bane:
2020-21 to 2025-26
Jim Paxson:
1979-80 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Desmond Bane0
Jim Paxson0
Desmond Bane6
Jim Paxson11
Desmond Bane4
Jim Paxson9
Desmond Bane0
Jim Paxson2

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Desmond Bane0
Jim Paxson1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Desmond Bane 18.0
Jim Paxson 14.3

Desmond Bane 4.6
Jim Paxson 2.0

Desmond Bane 3.8
Jim Paxson 2.9

Desmond Bane 1.0
Jim Paxson 1.2

Desmond Bane 0.4
Jim Paxson 0.1

Totals Stats

Desmond Bane 6,193
Jim Paxson 11,199

Desmond Bane 1,582
Jim Paxson 1,593

Desmond Bane 1,326
Jim Paxson 2,300

Desmond Bane 337
Jim Paxson 951

Desmond Bane 134
Jim Paxson 93

Desmond Bane 345
Jim Paxson 784

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Desmond Bane .470
Jim Paxson .498

3-Point Percentage
Desmond Bane .406
Jim Paxson .225

Free Throw Percentage
Desmond Bane .889
Jim Paxson .807

Best Season (no game minimum)

Desmond Bane 23.7
(2024)
Jim Paxson 21.7
(1983)

Desmond Bane 6.1
(2025)
Jim Paxson 3.3
(1985)

Desmond Bane 5.5
(2024)
Jim Paxson 3.9
(1985)

Desmond Bane 1.2
(2022)
Jim Paxson 1.8
(1981)

Desmond Bane 0.5
(2026)
Jim Paxson 0.2
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Desmond Bane 16.9
Jim Paxson 10.5

Desmond Bane 4.6
Jim Paxson 1.5

Desmond Bane 2.5
Jim Paxson 1.9

Desmond Bane 0.8
Jim Paxson 0.7

Desmond Bane 0.5
Jim Paxson 0.1

Totals Stats

Desmond Bane 455
Jim Paxson 554

Desmond Bane 125
Jim Paxson 80

Desmond Bane 68
Jim Paxson 100

Desmond Bane 21
Jim Paxson 38

Desmond Bane 13
Jim Paxson 4

Desmond Bane 27
Jim Paxson 53

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Desmond Bane .437
Jim Paxson .463

3-Point Percentage
Desmond Bane .396
Jim Paxson .267

Free Throw Percentage
Desmond Bane .899
Jim Paxson .808

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Desmond Bane 23.5
(2023)
Jim Paxson 23.3
(1983)

Desmond Bane 6.8
(2025)
Jim Paxson 3.8
(1984)

Desmond Bane 3.3
(2025)
Jim Paxson 3.8
(1986)

Desmond Bane 0.9
(2022)
Jim Paxson 1.3
(1983)

Desmond Bane 0.8
(2022)
Jim Paxson 0.3
(1980)