Paul Arizin vs. Billy Donovan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Billy Donovan and Paul Arizin 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
Paul Arizin: 1950-51 to 1961-62
Billy Donovan: 1987-88 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Paul Arizin 1 Billy Donovan 0

NBA Seasons Paul Arizin 10 Billy Donovan 1

Playoffs Played Paul Arizin 8 Billy Donovan 0

All-Star Games Paul Arizin 10 Billy Donovan 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Paul Arizin 3 Billy Donovan 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Paul Arizin 4 Billy Donovan 0

Scoring Leader Paul Arizin 2 Billy Donovan 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul Arizin 22.8 Billy Donovan 2.4

Rebounds Per Game Paul Arizin 8.6 Billy Donovan 0.6

Assists Per Game Paul Arizin 2.3 Billy Donovan 2.0

Steals Per Game Paul Arizin - n/a ** Billy Donovan 0.4

Blocks Per Game Paul Arizin - n/a ** Billy Donovan 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul Arizin 16,266 Billy Donovan 105

Total Rebounds Paul Arizin 6,129 Billy Donovan 25

Total Assists Paul Arizin 1,665 Billy Donovan 87

Total Steals Paul Arizin - n/a ** Billy Donovan 16

Total Blocks Paul Arizin - n/a ** Billy Donovan 1

Total Games Paul Arizin 713 Billy Donovan 44

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul Arizin .421 Billy Donovan .404

3-Point Percentage Paul Arizin - n/a ** Billy Donovan .000

Free Throw Percentage Paul Arizin .810 Billy Donovan .810

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul Arizin 26.4 (1959) Billy Donovan 2.4 (1988)

Rebounds Per Game Paul Arizin 11.3 (1952) Billy Donovan 0.6 (1988)

Assists Per Game Paul Arizin 2.9 (1955) Billy Donovan 2.0 (1988)

Steals Per Game Paul Arizin - n/a ** Billy Donovan 0.4 (1988)

Blocks Per Game Paul Arizin - n/a ** Billy Donovan 0.0 (1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul Arizin 24.2 Billy Donovan -

Rebounds Per Game Paul Arizin 8.2 Billy Donovan -

Assists Per Game Paul Arizin 2.6 Billy Donovan -

Steals Per Game Paul Arizin - n/a ** Billy Donovan -

Blocks Per Game Paul Arizin - n/a ** Billy Donovan -

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul Arizin 1,186 Billy Donovan -

Total Rebounds Paul Arizin 404 Billy Donovan -

Total Assists Paul Arizin 128 Billy Donovan -

Total Steals Paul Arizin - n/a ** Billy Donovan -

Total Blocks Paul Arizin - n/a ** Billy Donovan -

Total Games Paul Arizin 49 Billy Donovan 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul Arizin .411 Billy Donovan -

3-Point Percentage Paul Arizin - n/a ** Billy Donovan -

Free Throw Percentage Paul Arizin .829 Billy Donovan -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul Arizin 28.9 (1956) Billy Donovan -

Rebounds Per Game Paul Arizin 12.7 (1952) Billy Donovan -

Assists Per Game Paul Arizin 4.0 (1961) Billy Donovan -

Steals Per Game Paul Arizin - n/a ** Billy Donovan -

Blocks Per Game Paul Arizin - n/a ** Billy Donovan -

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.