Malik Beasley vs. John Paxson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Paxson and Malik Beasley 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
Malik Beasley: 2016-17 to 2024-25
John Paxson: 1983-84 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Malik Beasley 0 John Paxson 3

NBA Seasons Malik Beasley 9 John Paxson 11

Playoffs Played Malik Beasley 5 John Paxson 10

All-Star Games Malik Beasley 0 John Paxson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Malik Beasley 11.7 John Paxson 7.2

Rebounds Per Game Malik Beasley 2.8 John Paxson 1.2

Assists Per Game Malik Beasley 1.4 John Paxson 3.6

Steals Per Game Malik Beasley 0.7 John Paxson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Malik Beasley 0.1 John Paxson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Malik Beasley 6,738 John Paxson 5,560

Total Rebounds Malik Beasley 1,612 John Paxson 906

Total Assists Malik Beasley 789 John Paxson 2,758

Total Steals Malik Beasley 387 John Paxson 517

Total Blocks Malik Beasley 67 John Paxson 44

Total Games Malik Beasley 578 John Paxson 772

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Malik Beasley .426 John Paxson .499

3-Point Percentage Malik Beasley .391 John Paxson .355

Free Throw Percentage Malik Beasley .769 John Paxson .804

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Malik Beasley 19.6 (2021) John Paxson 11.3 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Malik Beasley 4.4 (2021) John Paxson 1.7 (1987)

Assists Per Game Malik Beasley 2.4 (2021) John Paxson 5.7 (1987)

Steals Per Game Malik Beasley 0.9 (2025) John Paxson 1.0 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Malik Beasley 0.2 (2021) John Paxson 0.1 (1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Malik Beasley 7.8 John Paxson 6.3

Rebounds Per Game Malik Beasley 2.5 John Paxson 0.9

Assists Per Game Malik Beasley 0.7 John Paxson 2.6

Steals Per Game Malik Beasley 0.3 John Paxson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Malik Beasley 0.1 John Paxson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Malik Beasley 334 John Paxson 748

Total Rebounds Malik Beasley 106 John Paxson 109

Total Assists Malik Beasley 31 John Paxson 306

Total Steals Malik Beasley 13 John Paxson 65

Total Blocks Malik Beasley 3 John Paxson 3

Total Games Malik Beasley 43 John Paxson 119

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Malik Beasley .397 John Paxson .494

3-Point Percentage Malik Beasley .357 John Paxson .369

Free Throw Percentage Malik Beasley .804 John Paxson .867

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Malik Beasley 14.0 (2025) John Paxson 10.2 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Malik Beasley 3.4 (2019) John Paxson 1.5 (1990)

Assists Per Game Malik Beasley 1.2 (2025) John Paxson 4.2 (1985)

Steals Per Game Malik Beasley 0.7 (2024) John Paxson 1.0 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Malik Beasley 0.2 (2025) John Paxson 0.1 (1988)