Joakim Noah vs. John Shumate Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Shumate and Joakim Noah 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
Joakim Noah: 2007-08 to 2019-20
John Shumate: 1975-76 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Joakim Noah 0 John Shumate 0

NBA Seasons Joakim Noah 13 John Shumate 5

Playoffs Played Joakim Noah 8 John Shumate 2

All-Star Games Joakim Noah 2 John Shumate 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Joakim Noah 1 John Shumate 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Joakim Noah 1 John Shumate 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Joakim Noah 2 John Shumate 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Joakim Noah 3 John Shumate 0

Defensive Player of The Year Joakim Noah 1 John Shumate 0 *

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Joakim Noah 8.8 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Joakim Noah 9.0 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Joakim Noah 2.8 John Shumate 1.8

Steals Per Game Joakim Noah 0.8 John Shumate 1.0

Blocks Per Game Joakim Noah 1.3 John Shumate 0.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Joakim Noah 5,881 John Shumate 3,920

Total Rebounds Joakim Noah 6,058 John Shumate 2,388

Total Assists Joakim Noah 1,907 John Shumate 574

Total Steals Joakim Noah 534 John Shumate 323

Total Blocks Joakim Noah 874 John Shumate 224

Total Games Joakim Noah 672 John Shumate 318

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Joakim Noah .491 John Shumate .516

3-Point Percentage Joakim Noah .000 John Shumate .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Joakim Noah .700 John Shumate .720

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Joakim Noah 12.6 (2014) John Shumate 15.1 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Joakim Noah 11.3 (2014) John Shumate 9.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Joakim Noah 5.4 (2014) John Shumate 2.3 (1978)

Steals Per Game Joakim Noah 1.2 (2014) John Shumate 1.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Joakim Noah 2.1 (2013) John Shumate 1.1 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Joakim Noah 9.3 John Shumate 12.3

Rebounds Per Game Joakim Noah 10.6 John Shumate 7.5

Assists Per Game Joakim Noah 2.7 John Shumate 2.5

Steals Per Game Joakim Noah 0.9 John Shumate 1.1

Blocks Per Game Joakim Noah 1.7 John Shumate 1.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Joakim Noah 579 John Shumate 148

Total Rebounds Joakim Noah 659 John Shumate 90

Total Assists Joakim Noah 167 John Shumate 30

Total Steals Joakim Noah 58 John Shumate 13

Total Blocks Joakim Noah 106 John Shumate 17

Total Games Joakim Noah 62 John Shumate 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Joakim Noah .465 John Shumate .563

3-Point Percentage Joakim Noah - John Shumate - *

Free Throw Percentage Joakim Noah .676 John Shumate .537

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Joakim Noah 15.0 (2012) John Shumate 14.1 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Joakim Noah 13.1 (2009) John Shumate 8.6 (1976)

Assists Per Game Joakim Noah 4.6 (2014) John Shumate 2.8 (1976)

Steals Per Game Joakim Noah 1.8 (2010) John Shumate 1.3 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Joakim Noah 2.2 (2013) John Shumate 1.4 (1976)

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