Muggsy Bogues vs. John Paxson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Paxson and Muggsy Bogues 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

Muggsy Bogues

vs.

John Paxson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Muggsy Bogues: 1987-88 to 2000-01
John Paxson: 1983-84 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Muggsy Bogues 0 John Paxson 3

NBA Seasons Muggsy Bogues 14 John Paxson 11

Playoffs Played Muggsy Bogues 5 John Paxson 10

All-Star Games Muggsy Bogues 0 John Paxson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.7 John Paxson 7.2

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.6 John Paxson 1.2

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.6 John Paxson 3.6

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.5 John Paxson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 John Paxson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 6,858 John Paxson 5,560

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 2,318 John Paxson 906

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 6,726 John Paxson 2,758

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 1,369 John Paxson 517

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 39 John Paxson 44

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 889 John Paxson 772

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .458 John Paxson .499

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .278 John Paxson .355

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .827 John Paxson .804

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 11.1 (1995) John Paxson 11.3 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.1 (1994) John Paxson 1.7 (1987)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 10.7 (1990) John Paxson 5.7 (1987)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.1 (1992) John Paxson 1.0 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.1 (1989) John Paxson 0.1 (1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 8.9 John Paxson 6.3

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 John Paxson 0.9

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 5.6 John Paxson 2.6

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 1.7 John Paxson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 John Paxson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Muggsy Bogues 170 John Paxson 748

Total Rebounds Muggsy Bogues 51 John Paxson 109

Total Assists Muggsy Bogues 107 John Paxson 306

Total Steals Muggsy Bogues 33 John Paxson 65

Total Blocks Muggsy Bogues 0 John Paxson 3

Total Games Muggsy Bogues 19 John Paxson 119

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Muggsy Bogues .419 John Paxson .494

3-Point Percentage Muggsy Bogues .476 John Paxson .369

Free Throw Percentage Muggsy Bogues .769 John Paxson .867

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Muggsy Bogues 16.0 (1997) John Paxson 10.2 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Muggsy Bogues 4.0 (1993) John Paxson 1.5 (1990)

Assists Per Game Muggsy Bogues 7.8 (1993) John Paxson 4.2 (1985)

Steals Per Game Muggsy Bogues 2.7 (1993) John Paxson 1.0 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Muggsy Bogues 0.0 (2000) John Paxson 0.1 (1988)