Josh Giddey vs. Billy Paultz Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Billy Paultz and Josh Giddey 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
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2024-25
Billy Paultz: 1976-77 to 1984-85

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Billy Paultz 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 4 Billy Paultz 9

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Billy Paultz 9

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Billy Paultz 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 14.1 Billy Paultz 8.5

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.5 Billy Paultz 5.6

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.1 Billy Paultz 1.6

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 Billy Paultz 0.4

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Billy Paultz 1.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 3,942 Billy Paultz 5,432

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 2,100 Billy Paultz 3,553

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,703 Billy Paultz 1,043

Total Steals Josh Giddey 244 Billy Paultz 275

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 140 Billy Paultz 706

Total Games Josh Giddey 280 Billy Paultz 637

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Billy Paultz .491

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .330 Billy Paultz .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .764 Billy Paultz .643

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Billy Paultz 15.8 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 8.1 (2025) Billy Paultz 8.4 (1978)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 7.2 (2025) Billy Paultz 2.7 (1977)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 1.2 (2025) Billy Paultz 0.8 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2025) Billy Paultz 2.4 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 8.7 Billy Paultz 7.4

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 3.6 Billy Paultz 5.4

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 2.1 Billy Paultz 1.5

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.2 Billy Paultz 0.4

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.4 Billy Paultz 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 87 Billy Paultz 515

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 36 Billy Paultz 380

Total Assists Josh Giddey 21 Billy Paultz 106

Total Steals Josh Giddey 2 Billy Paultz 30

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 4 Billy Paultz 54

Total Games Josh Giddey 10 Billy Paultz 70

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .453 Billy Paultz .426

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .353 Billy Paultz .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .875 Billy Paultz .659

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 8.7 (2024) Billy Paultz 17.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 3.6 (2024) Billy Paultz 8.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 2.1 (2024) Billy Paultz 2.5 (1977)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.2 (2024) Billy Paultz 1.0 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.4 (2024) Billy Paultz 1.3 (1981)

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