Desmond Bane vs. Paul Westphal Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul Westphal 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 2024-25
Paul Westphal:
1972-73 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Desmond Bane0
Paul Westphal1
Desmond Bane5
Paul Westphal12
Desmond Bane4
Paul Westphal9
Desmond Bane0
Paul Westphal5

Honors and Awards

Desmond Bane0
Paul Westphal3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Desmond Bane0
Paul Westphal4

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Desmond Bane 17.8
Paul Westphal 15.6

Desmond Bane 4.6
Paul Westphal 1.9

Desmond Bane 3.8
Paul Westphal 4.4

Desmond Bane 1.0
Paul Westphal 1.3

*
Desmond Bane 0.4
Paul Westphal 0.3

*

Totals Stats

Desmond Bane 5,580
Paul Westphal 12,809

Desmond Bane 1,438
Paul Westphal 1,580

Desmond Bane 1,179
Paul Westphal 3,591

Desmond Bane 312
Paul Westphal 1,022

*
Desmond Bane 117
Paul Westphal 262

*
Desmond Bane 313
Paul Westphal 823

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Desmond Bane .472
Paul Westphal .504

3-Point Percentage
Desmond Bane .410
Paul Westphal .275

*
Free Throw Percentage
Desmond Bane .883
Paul Westphal .820

Best Season (no game minimum)

Desmond Bane 23.7
(2024)
Paul Westphal 25.2
(1978)

Desmond Bane 6.1
(2025)
Paul Westphal 3.2
(1976)

Desmond Bane 5.5
(2024)
Paul Westphal 6.5
(1979)

Desmond Bane 1.2
(2022)
Paul Westphal 2.6
(1976)

*
Desmond Bane 0.5
(2024)
Paul Westphal 0.5
(1976)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Desmond Bane 16.9
Paul Westphal 12.5

Desmond Bane 4.6
Paul Westphal 1.4

Desmond Bane 2.5
Paul Westphal 3.3

Desmond Bane 0.8
Paul Westphal 0.9

*
Desmond Bane 0.5
Paul Westphal 0.2

*

Totals Stats

Desmond Bane 455
Paul Westphal 1,337

Desmond Bane 125
Paul Westphal 153

Desmond Bane 68
Paul Westphal 353

Desmond Bane 21
Paul Westphal 89

*
Desmond Bane 13
Paul Westphal 23

*
Desmond Bane 27
Paul Westphal 107

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Desmond Bane .437
Paul Westphal .481

3-Point Percentage
Desmond Bane .396
Paul Westphal .207

*
Free Throw Percentage
Desmond Bane .899
Paul Westphal .789

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Desmond Bane 23.5
(2023)
Paul Westphal 26.0
(1978)

Desmond Bane 6.8
(2025)
Paul Westphal 3.0
(1978)

Desmond Bane 3.3
(2025)
Paul Westphal 9.5
(1978)

Desmond Bane 0.9
(2022)
Paul Westphal 1.8
(1976)

*
Desmond Bane 0.8
(2022)
Paul Westphal 0.5
(1976)

*
Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.