Don Buse vs. Chris Paul Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Chris Paul and Don Buse 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
Don Buse:
1976-77 to 1984-85
Chris Paul:
2005-06 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

Don Buse0
Chris Paul0
Don Buse9
Chris Paul21
Don Buse6
Chris Paul15
Don Buse1
Chris Paul12

Honors and Awards

Don Buse0
Chris Paul4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Don Buse0
Chris Paul11
Don Buse4
Chris Paul7
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Don Buse4
Chris Paul9
Don Buse1
Chris Paul5
Don Buse1
Chris Paul6
Don Buse0
Chris Paul1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Don Buse 6.9
Chris Paul 16.9

Don Buse 2.3
Chris Paul 4.4

Don Buse 4.5
Chris Paul 9.2

Don Buse 1.8
Chris Paul 2.0

Don Buse 0.1
Chris Paul 0.2

Totals Stats

Don Buse 4,485
Chris Paul 23,029

Don Buse 1,507
Chris Paul 5,992

Don Buse 2,920
Chris Paul 12,528

Don Buse 1,160
Chris Paul 2,726

Don Buse 97
Chris Paul 222

Don Buse 648
Chris Paul 1,362

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Don Buse .442
Chris Paul .469

3-Point Percentage
Don Buse .333
*
Chris Paul .369

Free Throw Percentage
Don Buse .780
Chris Paul .871

Best Season (no game minimum)

Don Buse 9.7
(1982)
Chris Paul 22.8
(2009)

Don Buse 3.3
(1977)
Chris Paul 5.5
(2009)

Don Buse 8.5
(1977)
Chris Paul 11.6
(2008)

Don Buse 3.5
(1977)
Chris Paul 2.8
(2009)

Don Buse 0.3
(1982)
Chris Paul 0.4
(2023)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Don Buse 6.5
Chris Paul 20.0

Don Buse 2.6
Chris Paul 4.9

Don Buse 3.6
Chris Paul 8.3

Don Buse 1.1
Chris Paul 1.9

Don Buse 0.2
Chris Paul 0.2

Totals Stats

Don Buse 227
Chris Paul 2,981

Don Buse 91
Chris Paul 730

Don Buse 125
Chris Paul 1,233

Don Buse 37
Chris Paul 287

Don Buse 6
Chris Paul 31

Don Buse 35
Chris Paul 149

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Don Buse .399
Chris Paul .484

3-Point Percentage
Don Buse .391
*
Chris Paul .373

Free Throw Percentage
Don Buse .714
Chris Paul .854

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Don Buse 8.5
(1980)
Chris Paul 25.3
(2017)

Don Buse 3.7
(1979)
Chris Paul 7.4
(2020)

Don Buse 5.5
(1980)
Chris Paul 11.5
(2011)

Don Buse 2.0
(1978)
Chris Paul 2.8
(2014)

Don Buse 0.3
(1984)
Chris Paul 0.7
(2023)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.