Paul George vs. John Salmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons and Paul George 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

Paul George

vs.

John Salmons

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Paul George: 2010-11 to 2023-24
John Salmons: 2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Paul George 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Seasons Paul George 14 John Salmons 13

Playoffs Played Paul George 11 John Salmons 5

All-Star Games Paul George 9 John Salmons 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Paul George 1 John Salmons 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Paul George 6 John Salmons 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Paul George 2 John Salmons 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Paul George 4 John Salmons 0

Steals Leader Paul George 1 John Salmons 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul George 20.8 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 6.3 John Salmons 2.9

Assists Per Game Paul George 3.7 John Salmons 2.4

Steals Per Game Paul George 1.7 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Paul George 0.4 John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul George 18,032 John Salmons 8,292

Total Rebounds Paul George 5,465 John Salmons 2,603

Total Assists Paul George 3,191 John Salmons 2,183

Total Steals Paul George 1,464 John Salmons 756

Total Blocks Paul George 381 John Salmons 239

Total Games Paul George 867 John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul George .440 John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage Paul George .385 John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage Paul George .854 John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul George 28.0 (2019) John Salmons 18.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 8.2 (2019) John Salmons 4.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Paul George 5.7 (2022) John Salmons 3.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Paul George 2.2 (2019) John Salmons 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Paul George 0.6 (2013) John Salmons 0.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul George 21.2 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 7.5 John Salmons 2.4

Assists Per Game Paul George 4.1 John Salmons 1.8

Steals Per Game Paul George 1.5 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Paul George 0.5 John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul George 2,398 John Salmons 259

Total Rebounds Paul George 843 John Salmons 66

Total Assists Paul George 468 John Salmons 50

Total Steals Paul George 171 John Salmons 21

Total Blocks Paul George 61 John Salmons 11

Total Games Paul George 113 John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul George .424 John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage Paul George .354 John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage Paul George .825 John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul George 28.6 (2019) John Salmons 18.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Paul George 9.6 (2021) John Salmons 4.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Paul George 7.3 (2017) John Salmons 4.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Paul George 2.2 (2014) John Salmons 1.4 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Paul George 2.0 (2011) John Salmons 1.0 (2009)